Current Affairs - Places - Discussion

Surat district in Gujarat has become the first district in India to have 100 percent solar powered Primary Health Centers (PHC). All 52 PHCs in Surat are now powered by solar system. This initiative will not only contribute in reducing the electricity bill by 40 percent but will also help in fighting global warming. 150 out of 572 gram panchayats in Surat are now powered by solar system. Surat is also making significant leap in making gram panchayats within districts, solar powered.