Government launched Scheme for Solarisation of Konark sun Temple

The Government of India has launched a scheme for 100% solarisation of Konark sun temple and Konark town in Odisha.
It envisages setting up of the 10-MW grid connected solar project and various solar off-grid applications such as solar trees, solar drinking water kiosks and off-grid solar power plants with battery storage.
The Government of India will provide 100 percent central financial assistance (CFA) support of around Rs. 25 crore for the scheme through the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
The project will be implemented by the Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA).
Konark was built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Ganga Dynasty (1238-1264AD) in the 13th century and is located in Eastern Odisha near the sacred city of Puri.
The temple is designed in the shape of a colossal chariot. It is dedicated to the sun God.
There are two rows of 12 wheels on each side of the Konark sun temple.
It was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1984.