New Delhi: For the first time, the Indian Army has electrified the remote border village of Simari near Tithwal in Karna Valley, Kashmir, using solar energy.
Under Operation Sadbhavan, 53 houses are included in a comprehensive electrification initiative, which is held in four solar micro-grid groups. Each cluster is equipped with advanced solar panels, skilled inverters, durable batteries, LED lighting, power sockets and protective boundaries, which ensure reliable and durable energy for villagers.
The nominated Seema village as India’s polling booth number one has also been equipped with additional LPG connection under the initiative.
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The Indian Army has taken the initiative to Colonel Santosh Mahadik, a Shaurya Chakra recipient, who was killed in an anti -terrorism operation in North Kashmir in 2015. Colonel Mahadik’s mother will inaugurate the solar power system on 14 April.
The XV core of the army, also known as the Chiner Corps, and the Pune -based Aseem Foundation began the development of the village simultaneously, with the pre -plan and care of the logistics, while the NGO is handling the design, installation and training for stability.
As part of its ‘Nation Building’ efforts, the army regularly serves the development projects along the Line of Control (LOC) and the Line of Real Control (LAC) in the border areas. This includes the manufacture of solar energy and hydrogen energy projects, and to equip LPG in many villages. Currently, 54 solar power projects are called in progress.
Giving an example of other developments, an army official said that eight LPG agencies were installed in Tangstay, Loma, Chowkal, Manasbal, Kundaro, Dharmund, Davar and Avantpora. This, the officer explained, a reduction of annual savings of Rs 40 crore and a decrease in kerosene dependence of about 4,000 KL annually.
(Edited by Tony Rai)
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