Haryana’s first solar village, Balu to soon become energy-sufficient

Balu village in Kaithal district has been declared Haryana’s first ‘Model Solar Village’ after recording the highest installation of solar equipment within six months under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana by the Haryana government.

Located in Kalayat block, the village is now eligible for ₹1 crore as central financial assistance (CFA), which will be used to transition Balu into a fully solar-powered village. The process will begin with government buildings and later extend to households, farms and community spaces.