Shimla, June 5 -- The Himachal Government's green Panchayat initiative will now also contribute to the welfare and uplift of orphans and widows across the state, a statement issued by the government here on Thursday said.

The state government said it has decided to revise the revenue-sharing model under the scheme. As part of the programme, ground-mounted solar power projects of 500 KW capacity are being established in 100 gram panchayats across the state.

Under the revised revenue-sharing formula, 20% of the revenue generated through these projects will be allocated to the state government, 20% will be earmarked for operation and maintenance of the projects through HIMURJA, 10% will go to HIMURJA, 25% will be provided to the concerned ...