Union Minister Scindia inaugurates Rs 20 cr solar plant, Rs 17.98 lakh check dam in Guna
Guna, June 27
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday inaugurated a 4.5-megawatt solar power plant built at a cost of Rs 20 crore and a check dam constructed for Rs 17.98 lakh in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district.
Union Minister Scindia highlights that the 4.5-MW solar power plant, established at Khutiyawad, is expected to generate around 75 lakh units of clean electricity annually. It would contribute to the country's renewable energy goals and strengthen the vision of self-reliance.
He further said that the newly constructed check dam in Chinera village will help improve local water resources and act as an important step towards ensuring long-term water security in the region.
During the event, Scindia also planted 700 saplings at the origin of the Kuno River in Kanja village under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign and urged people to actively participate in environmental conservation and water preservation efforts.
"We have inaugurated a very important scheme. This is a ₹42 crore project that also includes a tree plantation campaign. This will enhance water conservation and irrigation capacity for farmers. Nature exists, so does humanity; water exists, so does life--this scheme has been launched based on this very thought," Scindia told reporters.
Referring to the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, the Union Minister said the campaign has become a nationwide people's movement symbolising respect for motherhood, nature, and future generations.
Additionally, in a post on X, the union minister said, "Today, at the origin of the Kuno River in Kanja village of Guna district, I initiated the plantation of 700 saplings under the '#EkPedMaaKeNaam' campaign, inspired by the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, paying tribute to nature and motherhood. On this occasion, I also participated in the 'Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan' water conservation public movement and inaugurated a check dam built at a cost of Rs 17.98 lakh in Chinera village."
He further appealed to the public to make water conservation and tree plantation a people's movement through public participation and collectively realise the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Rs 17.98 lakh for a check dam seems reasonable. But I hope the maintenance is done properly - many such dams get neglected after a year or two. The tree plantation is a nice touch too, 700 saplings is a good start but we need more.
Good initiative! Solar power and water conservation are the need of the hour in rural MP. But I wish they would also focus on quality of electricity supply and timely payments to farmers. Still, hats off to Scindia ji for thinking about both environment and development.
Rs 42 crore project is no small amount. Hope the local people are actually benefiting from these schemes rather than just photo opportunities. The check dam in Chinera village sounds promising for irrigation. Water is life indeed! 🌊
'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign is really touching. Scindia ji planting trees at Kuno river origin is symbolic - that river needs revival. But politicians should also ensure factories don't dump waste into rivers. Development with environment is possible if done honestly.
Good to see Union Minister focusing on his home district. But I hope these are not just election gimmicks - we need sustained investment, not one-time inaugurations. The solar plant will generate 75 lakh units annually - that's impressive if operational properly.
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