Archive · 21 Aug 2026
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.
Keshavpur village in Elkathurthi mandal will be developed as a Solar Model Village.
Solar systems and pumps will be promoted, allowing households to use electricity and sell surplus power.
A road from Gunturpalle to Keshavpur has been sanctioned at a cost of Rs 3.5 crore.
The minister urged water conservation and encouraged oil palm cultivation on 300 acres.
A sub-market yard is planned, while officials reviewed welfare, housing, sanitation, healthcare and pension schemes.
- Who
- Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, along with Keshavpur villagers, farmers and officials.
- What
- Keshavpur will be developed as a Solar Model Village, with solar facilities, road improvements and other development measures.
- When
- The announcement was made on Thursday during the village governance programme.
- Where
- Keshavpur village in Elkathurthi mandal, Hanumakonda.
- Why
- To improve village infrastructure, electricity access, water conservation, farming opportunities and public services.
- 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.