The first Solar Power operated Mini-Water Supply Plant of Maharashtra was commissioned in Hingna village of Mouda Taluka in Nagpur district.
It will facilitate villagers to get pure water supply for a very low cost which can easily be borne by the Gram Panchayat.
Key facts
The unit has been installed in the village on experimental basis by private company Rite Water Solutions under the supervision of the Zilla Parishad authorities.
The system delivers 10,000 Litres of purified water every day and runs completely on solar power for which 1800 Watt panels.
It purifies the water by removing nitrate content in order to prevent the ill effects on the health of villagers.
Advantages of system
It can help to curb the menace of nitrate in the ground water which is becoming a major challenge in most parts of the country due of excessive use of fertilizers in agriculture.
It has economic considerations as it alleviates the difficulties faced by the local bodies in payment of hefty water supply bills.
It uses of an effective and environment-friendly cleaner technology that serves very need of people at grass root level.
Current Affairs: 19th January, 2016 Current Affairs Round up December, 2015.
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