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Diu - An Example of Collective Efforts
               Towards a Cleaner and Greener India


            Diu, the first city in India to run
        completely on solar energy during
        day time, has set an example of
        how Government’s dedicated
        efforts, when combined with
        people’s dedicated involvement
        can do wonders.                   around 5 Megawatt out of it. I
            In  his  recent 'Mann ki Baat'   want to thank the Prime Minister
        address,  the  Prime  Minister    for appreciating our city for this
        mentioned Diu's success mantra    initiative. When we heard him
        as ‘Sabka Prayas’ or ‘collective   praising Diu, everyone here was
        efforts’.  Once  upon  a  time,   happy.”
        resources for power generation       Himanshi Rajput, another
        were a  challenge  in this  region.   resident of Diu said, “It is a matter
        But, ever since people chose      of pride for us that the Prime
        solar energy as a solution to this   Minister mentioned our city in
        challenge, solar panels started   his monthly programme 'Mann
        getting  installed  at  various   ki Baat'. Diu has lots of hotels and
        places. Today, barren lands,      restaurants, due to which our
        terraces of buildings, all have   energy demand is high. Earlier we
        solar panels which help the city   used to get electricity from our
        meet its electricity demand.      neighboring state, Gujarat, this
            Our   Doordarshan    team     resulted  in  high  bills.  But  today,
        talked to the residents of Diu to   we produce most of it in our city
        know more about the initiative.   only. We are not only meeting
            Dr. Haresh Ramji Solanki, a   most of our energy needs, but we
        fish exporter from Diu mentioned,   are also contributing in creating
        “To bring Prime Minister's dream   a cleaner and greener India.”
        of  creating  a  pollution-free      With initiatives like Diu’s, India
        and  green  India  to fruition,  our   is on its way towards becoming
        administrator Shri Praful Patel   a leader in promoting renewable
        launched a campaign where         energy     and     sustainable
        solar panels were installed at    practices. Let us all join hands
        various  places  in  the  city.  Our   and work towards building a
        city needs around 9 Megawatt      brighter and greener future for
        and the solar panels produce      generations to come.


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