Dehradun, Aug. 11 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 10 Aug: The government has claimed that Mukhyamantri Saur Swarozgar Yojana, launched to connect Uttarakhand's residents with self-employment and entrepreneurship, is emerging as a significant initiative in creating new job opportunities while promoting green energy. According to the official data, by June this year, solar plants with a combined capacity of 210 megawatts have been installed, providing employment to more than 3,500 people.

It may be recalled that Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has set a target of developing 250 megawatts of solar capacity under the scheme. The government has also reminded that the local residents are establishing solar plants of 20, 25, 50, 100 and 20...