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311. Uthalpeth becoming Maharashtra’s largest solar-powered village
- Uthalpeth village (Chandrapur) has become Maharashtra’s largest fully solar-powered village, with 100% rooftop solar coverage.
- All 180 households now receive uninterrupted, clean electricity, reducing dependence on the conventional power grid.
- The initiative strengthens rural energy self-reliance, lowers power costs, and supports India’s renewable energy goals.
312. Solar power lights up this UP village
- Mandironwala Bhuddi village in Amroha district, Uttar Pradesh is now fully lit up by solar power, with no traditional electricity poles, as the entire community runs on solar energy.
- Solar panels have been installed on every house in the village under a government scheme, making it a model for renewable energy use in rural areas.
- Villagers have reported that solar-powered lighting has significantly improved daily life, enabling household activities after dark and helping children study at night.
313. Banaskantha Masali village becoming India’s first border solar village:
- Masali village in Banaskantha district of Gujarat has become India’s first fully solar-powered border village, located about 40 km from the Pakistan border, marking a major milestone in rural renewable energy deployment.
- Solar rooftop panels were installed on all 199 houses in the village, creating a total generation capacity of around 225.5 kW, which exceeds the village’s own electricity needs.
- The project was implemented at an estimated cost of ₹1.16 crore with collaborative support from government departments, utilities, banks and solar companies, helping end dependance on conventional grid power and improving energy self-sufficiency.
314. Kaziranga records highest-ever foreign tourist footfall in 2025-26: Assam CM Himanta
- Kaziranga National Park recorded its highest-ever foreign tourist footfall in 2025–26, with 6,699 foreign visitors till December 27, up from 2,947 in 2022–23, marking a 127% increase, according to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- The state government attributed this surge to Assam’s focus on conservation, culture and community-driven tourism, boosting global confidence in Kaziranga as a wildlife destination.
- Kaziranga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the one-horned rhinoceros and other key species, is emerging as a leading global benchmark for wildlife tourism.
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315. Suki Village is Kheda District 1st Solar Village
- Suki village in Kheda district has become the first fully solar-powered village in the district and the third in the state (Gujarat) under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar – Muft Bijli Yojana.
- Solar rooftop systems totalling about 183.27 kW have been installed across all 78 households, completing 100 % solarisation of the village.
- The initiative was implemented at an estimated cost of around ₹77.79 lakh, with support including subsidies, bank loans and administrative cooperation, reducing dependence on grid electricity and household power bills.
316. ‘Over 27L foreign tourists came to Bengal in first half of 2025’
- On June 19, 2025, Jammu and Kashmir recorded over 1.58 crore tourists in 2025, lower than the record 2.36 crore in 2024, with strong pilgrim-driven inflows in the Jammu region (especially Vaishno Devi and Amarnath) and steady but fluctuating leisure tourism in Kashmir, affected by seasonal security conditions.
- The April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack led to the temporary closure of 48 tourist spots, cancellations, and a mid-year slowdown, though major destinations remained open and phased reopenings and renewed promotion helped tourism gradually recover.
- The government and industry have focused on resilience and revival through safety measures, infrastructure, marketing, adventure tourism initiatives, and events like the ATOAI convention, while urging stable security and targeted support for local tourism operators.
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317. Jammu Kashmir Tourism Logs Over 1.58 Crore Visitors In 2025 Despite Security Setbacks
- Jammu and Kashmir recorded over 1.58 crore tourists in 2025, lower than the record 2.36 crore in 2024, with strong pilgrim-driven inflows in the Jammu region (especially Vaishno Devi and Amarnath) and steady but fluctuating leisure tourism in Kashmir, affected by seasonal security conditions.
- The April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack led to the temporary closure of 48 tourist spots, cancellations, and a mid-year slowdown, though major destinations remained open and phased reopenings and renewed promotion helped tourism gradually recover.
- The government and industry have focused on resilience and revival through safety measures, infrastructure, marketing, adventure tourism initiatives, and events like the ATOAI convention, while urging stable security and targeted support for local tourism operators.
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318. The Pink Village of Maharashtra: Inside Shelakewadi’s Rise as a 100% Solar-Powered, Gender-Equal Community
- Shelakewadi in Kolhapur district has become a fully solar-powered village, with solar panels installed on every rooftop powering homes, farms, schools, panchayat office, Anganwadi and more, significantly cutting electricity costs and even generating credits by exporting surplus to the grid.
- The village’s transformation was driven by grassroots community effort: villagers contributed funds (about ₹5,000 per household) and leveraged government support under the Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar Yojana, turning it into a model of energy self-sufficiency and sustainability.
- Gender equality and social innovation are central to Shelakewadi’s identity every home is painted pink and registered in the name of a woman, symbolising empowerment, and the village has undertaken wide innovations like water ATMs, digitised panchayat services, watershed management and more.
319. Kerala Records All-Time High Tourist Arrivals, Strengthens Global Presence Read more at: https://www.deshabhimani.com/deshabhimani-english-/kerala-news/kerala-records-all-time-high-tourist-arrivals-strengthens-global-presence-49305
- On December 31, 2025, it was reported that Kerala recorded an all-time high of 1.85 crore tourists up to September 2025, including about 1.80 crore domestic and 5.67 lakh foreign visitors, marking a 13.06% year-on-year increase and continuing a strong post-COVID recovery trend.
- The growth has been driven by a reoriented tourism strategy combining aggressive marketing, diversified tourism products (backwaters, beaches, hill stations, wellness and responsible tourism), improved infrastructure, and stronger safety standards.
- Expanded international outreach through the Look-East policy, better air connectivity, the return of charter flights, and rising demand for sustainable and experiential travel have helped strengthen Kerala’s global tourism presence.
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320. Tamil Nadu tourist numbers rise, but visitor experience falls short
- On September 27, 2025, it was reported that Tamil Nadu recorded 203.5 million domestic tourists and 7.8 lakh foreign visitors up to July this year, with tourism revenue rising sharply, as TTDC earnings grew from ₹49.11 crore in 2020–21 to ₹243.31 crore in 2023–24.
- Despite strong numbers, industry experts warn that poor infrastructure, overcrowding, weak sanitation, untrained guides, and declining quality at TTDC-run facilities are hurting visitor experience, especially in places like Chennai and hill stations.
- Officials and industry stakeholders are calling for infrastructure upgrades, digital guide services, public-private partnerships, and new tourism experiences to prevent Tamil Nadu from losing competitiveness.
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