India, Aug. 22 -- Dujana village in Bisrakh block is set to be developed as a model solar village, with the Gautam Buddha Nagar district administration planning solar-powered projects such as a milk chiller, flour mill and cold-press unit, officials said.

The project, being taken under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, will also include rooftop solar systems for residential and public buildings and solar streetlights along village roads and at public places.

"The proposed model solar village will include rooftop solar systems and solar street lighting. Solar energy-based facilities such as a milk chiller, flour mill and cold-press unit are also proposed to support rural livelihood activities," said Lavlesh Kumar Sisodia, project off...