New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) A vast expanse of solar panels is rapidly transforming the white salt deserts of Gujarat’s Rann of Kutch into one of the world’s biggest renewable energy hubs, a report has said.Spread across nearly 280 square miles near the India-Pakistan border, the Khavda solar park is expected to become the world’s largest solar power project by 2029.Once completed, the site will host nearly 60 million solar panels and generate 30 gigawatts of electricity — enough to power an …
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Bhuj, May 29 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said nearly 70 per cent of the infrastructure strengthening work in the Sir Creek and Harami Nala border region of Gujarat had been completed and asserted that the area would become “permanently secure” within the next two years.Addressing Border Security Force personnel at Border Outpost G7 in Bhuj, Home Minister Shah said the Centre had initiated a comprehensive plan after identifying vulnerabilities in the region during an early …
Bhuj, May 29 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to spend the second day of his Gujarat visit on Friday in the border district of Kutch, where he will review security arrangements along the India-Pakistan frontier and interact with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel stationed in the region.According to the official schedule, HM Shah will begin the day by inaugurating Border Outpost G-7 and interacting with BSF jawans.The programme will be held at the G-7 border p…
Jaipur, April 3 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday said that ensuring waterway connectivity for the transportation and export of goods from industries within the state is among the top priorities of the government, and directed officials to prepare a comprehensive report to advance the proposed Jawai–Luni–Rann of Kutch National Waterway (NW-48).Chairing a meeting at the Chief Minister’s Office on National Waterway-48, Sharma instructed the Inland Waterways Authorit…
Bhopal/Gandhinagar, Feb 3 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, during his visit to the neighbouring Gujarat, participated in multiple events, including a religious event, on the occasion of 92nd birth anniversary of Mahant Swami Maharaj in Vadodara. Chief Minister Yadav visited the Gir National Park in Gujarat and described its excellent management, strong commitment to forest conservation, and well-organised tourism arrangements as highly commendable.He shared that during his visit…
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India’s traditional arts are empowering society and emerging as a major vehicle for people’s economic progress, citing inspiring examples from Andhra Pradesh and Manipur while highlighting the role of women-led initiatives.Addressing the 129th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister said he wanted to share stories of individuals, especially women, who have taken the lead in promoting cultu…