Gandhinagar: Dhordo village in Kutch, recognized by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as the ‘Best Tourism Village,’ has now become fully solar-powered. With this milestone, Dhordo joins Modhera in Mehsana, Sukhi in Kheda, and Masali in Banaskantha as the fourth solar village of Gujarat. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will officially announce and dedicate this achievement to the nation on September 20 during the ‘Samudra Se Samriddhi’ program in Bhavnagar.

Estimated Annual Benefit of Over ₹16,000 for Every Household

Under the PM SuryaGhar: Muft Bijli Yojana, every residential electricity connection in Dhordo has been solarized, enabling households to generate their own power. As part of this initiative, 81 homes have been equipped with solar rooftops, adding a capacity of 177 kilowatts. The project is expected to produce 2.95 lakh units of electricity annually, providing an estimated benefit of ₹16,064 per year to each home. Beyond reducing electricity bills, villagers will also earn from surplus power supplied to the grid. Overall, Dhordo is projected to gain over ₹13 lakh annually through combined savings and additional income, setting an example of clean energy–driven prosperity.

Miyan Hussain, Sarpanch of Dhordo village, said, “Although Dhordo is a remote village, it has seen remarkable development under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel. With solar rooftops now installed in every home, electricity bills will be greatly reduced, providing significant relief to villagers. Supported by government subsidies and bank loans, the villagers have incurred minimal expenses, and this initiative has brought immense joy to our community.”

Dhordo sets a benchmark in sustainable development, strengthening Gujarat’s leadership in renewable energy and its commitment to a greener future. DeshGujarat