Karnal, Sept. 7 -- Balu village in Kaithal district has been declared Haryana's first 'Model Solar Village' after recording the highest installation of solar equipment within six months under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana by the Haryana government.

Located in Kalayat block, the village is now eligible for Rs.1 crore as central financial assistance (CFA), which will be used to transition Balu into a fully solar-powered village. The process will begin with government buildings and later extend to households, farms and community spaces.

The scheme, launched by the Union government on February 29, 2024, aims to expand rooftop solar capacity, encourage self-generation of electricity in households, and promote clean, green energy acros...