Varanasi: A unique floating solar energy exhibition was organized under Suraj Se Samriddhi (prosperity through the sun) campaign at Assi Ghat in the midstream of Ganga on Friday afternoon. The floating exhibition displayed messages about the need to increase the use of solar energy in every sphere of society and keep the environment safe.

Organized by Climate Agenda, an organization working for the protection of environment, this exhibition was inaugurated by the district project officer of Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA), Ranvijay Singh. The exhibition passed through all important ghats while strictly adhering to the Covid-19 guidelines.

Campaign organizer Ekta Shekhar said that under its energy policy, the state government has made several announcements for full cooperation in in achieving the country’s solar energy goals by 2024. “Along with it, the government has also announced to convert five cities, including Varanasi, into solar cities. Suraj Se Samriddhi campaign is being conducted in nine cities of he state in order to ensure that solar energy becomes a possibility at all levels in our society,” she added.

Flagging off the energy exhibition on well-decorated boats, Singh said that the state government seeks to promote solar energy in all areas. “Work is underway to make Varanasi a solar city and the efforts have begun to bear fruit as well,” he said. “Almost 12 MW solar rooftop capacity has already been added in the city. According to the Solar Energy Policy of the state, the goal to generate 10,500-megawatt electricity is expected to be achieved by 2022,” added Singh.

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