India, May 29 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday released the 'Solar Awareness Souvenir Booklet' prepared by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) at the Chief Minister's Camp Office.

Speaking on the occasion, Dhami said the initiative symbolised a collective commitment towards building a bright, self-reliant and green future for Uttarakhand.

He said climate change, energy shortages and environmental challenges have made solar energy a necessity rather than merely an alternative. Referring to the PM Surya Ghar Yojana launched under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister said Uttarakhand has achieved significant progress in rooftop solar installation.

Dhami said the stat...