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The nondescript hamlet of Palli in Jammu and Kashmir's border district of Samba entered into the 'modern history' of India on Sunday as the country's first "carbon neutral panchayat" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicating to the nation 500 KV solar plant, installed in a record time of nearly three weeks. 1500 solar panels are put up in a total area of 6408 square meters which will provide electricity to 340 houses in the model panchayat under the central government’s ‘Gram Urja Swaraj’ programme. “Palli has shown the way to the country by becoming carbon neutral. Many congratulations to Jammu and Kashmir for this big achievement and development works. There was a time when an official file from Delhi used to take two-three weeks to reach J&K. Today, I feel happy to see that a 500 KV solar power plant has come up in just three weeks. The people of Palli have helped in the project. They have also provided food to people engaged in the project”Prime Minister, Narendra Modi From the macadamized roads to the recently launched electric bus service, the village is witnessing a major transformation with an upgraded Panchayat Ghar, renovated government high school building, a new pond, and improved playfield. "It is red-letter day for us. With the blessing of Modi ji, the village has entered into history of India as first carbon-neutral solar village. We thank Prime Minister for choosing this hamlet across the country"Palli villager, Gurdeep Singh

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