MNRE sanctions 20,000 Solar Lanterns for flood affected people of Uttarakhand.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has sanctioned central financial assistance of Rs. 4.4 crores for the distribution of 20,000 solar lanterns to the people in the flood affected areas of Uttarakhand. The Ministry will be meeting the full cost of solar lanterns to be distributed. Each lantern costs approximately Rs. 2200. This project …