Jaipur, Jan 3 (KNN) The President of India, Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday virtually laid down the foundation stone for 1000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Project of SJVN Limited and inaugurated the Transmission System for Solar Energy Zones in Rajasthan.

Murmu, during her visit to Rajasthan inaugurated the Samvidhan Udyan, Mayur Stambh, National Flag Post, statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Maharana Pratap at Raj Bhavan, Jaipur today.

Addressing the occasion, the President said that our democracy is vibrant and the largest in the world. Our Constitution is the foundation of this great democracy. “By participating in this function, I got an opportunity to pay respects to the makers of the Constitution,” she said.

The President, during her address also appreciated the artists for description of the historical journey of three years of Constitution making displayed in the Udyan in an artistic manner.

The composite cost for Construction / Development of cumulative 1000 MW (AC) projects is Rs 5,491.89 crores and the project is expected to generate 2454.55 MU's in the 1st year and on cumulative basis approximately 56838.32 MU's would be generated over a period of 25 years.

As per reports, the Project is slated to be completed in 24 months from the issuance of EPC Contract i.e by May 2024.  (KNN Bureau)