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Ponnam Prabhakar Plans Keshavpur as Solar Model Village

Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said Keshavpur will become a Solar Model Village.

Solar systems may be installed in homes across the village.

These systems could help families produce their own electricity.

Families may also be able to sell extra electricity.

Solar pumps will be promoted for village use.

A new road to Keshavpur has been approved.

Farmers were encouraged to grow oil palm and save water.

The minister also asked officials to address villagers’ problems and review government welfare services.

Key facts

Solar development: Solar systems will be promoted in households, along with solar pumps across the village.
Electricity plan: Residents may use solar power for their needs and sell surplus electricity.
Road project: Road works from Gunturpalle to Keshavpur were sanctioned at Rs 3.5 crore.
Oil palm incentive: The minister assured Rs 10 lakh for village development if oil palm is cultivated on 300 acres.
Water conservation: Villagers were urged to adopt water conservation measures under the Jala Siri programme.
Market infrastructure: A sub-market yard is planned for Keshavpur.
Public services: Welfare schemes, housing, sanitation, healthcare and pension programmes were reviewed.

thehansindia.com · 1 week ago