Punjab Launches Major Solar Street Lighting Initiative and Hosts Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2026
11,500 villages; 3 lakh lights: Punjab clears major scheme
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The Punjab Cabinet has approved a solar street lighting program covering 11,500 villages with nearly 300,000 lights, aiming to enhance safety and sustainability. Additionally, Punjab will host the Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2026, marking the first international hockey tournament in the state, with an estimated expenditure of ₹25.40 crore.
- 01Punjab's solar street lighting program will install nearly 300,000 lights across 11,500 villages.
- 02The project will be implemented by the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) by October 2025.
- 03The program will support women's safety and environmental sustainability.
- 04Punjab will host the Men's Asian Champions Trophy for the first time in 2026.
- 05The estimated cost for the Champions Trophy is approximately ₹25.40 crore.
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The Punjab Cabinet has approved a significant solar street lighting initiative that will install nearly 300,000 lights across 11,500 villages. This program, to be executed by the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA), aims to enhance safety, especially for women, and promote environmental sustainability in rural areas. The installation will occur in phases from June to October 2025, with 70% funding from the state government and 30% from local gram panchayats. Additionally, the Cabinet has agreed to host the Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2026, marking a historic moment for Punjab as it will be the first time an international hockey tournament is held in the state. The total estimated expenditure for this event is around ₹25.40 crore, which will cover infrastructure upgrades at hockey stadia in Jalandhar and Mohali. This event is expected to bolster Punjab's sports culture and inspire youth towards athletics, steering them away from drug abuse.
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The solar street lighting program will improve safety and living standards in rural areas, while hosting the Champions Trophy will enhance local sports infrastructure and inspire youth.
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