Tripura To Establish First Solar Village In Rangachhara: Minister Ratan Lal Nath

RANGACHHARA: The Tripura government is set to establish the state’s first “Solar Village” in Rangachhara, located in the Mohanpur Subdivision of the West District, as a major step towards sustainable energy. The initiative aims to provide all 600 households in the village with solar-powered electricity.

While announcing the development, Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath stated that Rangachhara would become the first village in the state to be fully covered by solar energy. “Every house already has an electric connection. Now, with the addition of solar power, residents will see a significant drop in electricity bills,” he said.

The Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) led the project, including the installation of solar panels capable of generating 60 kilowatts of electricity, which will be contributed to the state grid. Additionally, a water treatment plant and solar pumps have already been set up in the village.

Nath further added by saying, “This is a major milestone for Tripura. Not a single rupee is being charged from the villagers for the project. Once completed, the centre is also considering designating Rangachhara as an official "Solar Gram."

With 12,800 installations already completed, the government has set an ambitious target of installing 50,000 solar plants across Tripura in the current fiscal year.

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