Panchkula: Gurgaon is all set to have a state-level model park called Rajiv Gandhi Renewable Energy Park to showcase various energy efficient technologies and for holding exhibitions to make the students and the public aware of the importance of renewable energy. The park at the cost of Rs 1.5 crore will come up on 1.6 acres of land located in the heart of the city.
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“The entire purpose of the park is to display energy efficient technologies like solar street lights, water pumps, solar battery run power cars, solar dryers etc. This park is expected to attract good number of visitors. The department also plans to organise trips for school children so that they can visit the park and see how the various energy efficient technologies are used,” said Director of the Haryana Renewable Energy Department Sumita Mishra. Solar battery run cars would also be arranged with special tracks in the park so on which children can take rides.
Mishra also said that the park would have a specially designed building with conference hall and an office. A 10 kilowatt solar plant would be installed in the premises to meet the energy requirements of the building. The Government of India will provide Rs 72 lakh for the project while the rest will be funded by the state government.
“The model park would also have a display and exhibition area where the different energy efficient technologies would be showcased. The project is expected to be completed by September 30. The park would be opened for public after formal inauguration by Chief Minsiter, Bhupinder Singh Hooda,” added Mishra.
Source: Express News Service