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After the Ram temple ceremony in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a scheme to install rooftop solar systems in 1 crore homes..
"Today, on the auspicious occasion of consecration in Ayodhya, my resolution got further strengthened that the people of India should have their own solar roof top system on the roof of their houses..
The first decision I have taken after returning from Ayodhya is that our government will launch Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana with the target of installing rooftop solar on 1 crore houses," Modi tweeted...
The Indian government, under Prime Minister Modi, introduced the first solar scheme with an ambitious target of achieving 1GW of solar power by 2022..
Rooftop solar energy holds great promise for consumers, as it has the potential to contribute significantly to overall power cost reduction and enhance energy security..
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