DC Cachar inaugurates solar panel in Kachakanti temple, calls it one of its kind in the state

Deputy Commissioner Cachar Keerthi Jalli on Friday, visited the Kachakanti temple in Udharbandh to inaugurate a 32-plated solar pannel. She was joined by MLA Udharbandh Mihir Kanti Shome.

It is pertinent to mention here that Kachakanti temple is the most ancient and heritage temple of Barak Valley and this solarization has covered the nearby school, temple and other neighbouring areas by installing 32 solar plates along with batteries. Under Assam Darshan Scheme, the Government has sanctioned rupees 10 lakh for infrastructure development of this ancient temple. A room has also been constructed for maintenance purpose.

Earlier , Deputy Commissioner Cachar and MLA Udharbandh Mihir Kanti Shome illuminated the pond of Kachakanti temple by lighting up earthen pots. DC Jalli also performed the traditional arati in the Kachakanti temple.

Later, at the Kachakanti Vidyamandir School a meeting was organised by Kachakanti temple trust where all the dignitaries were felicitated.

Seaking on the occasion, MLA Udharbandh Mihir Kanti Shome said that after installation of this solar pannel from now onwards the temple will no longer will be dependent on electricity. The solar pannel will supply the electricity within the temple and it’s nearby school. He said under the leadership of Chief Minister of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal, the present government is taking different schemes for development of various projects in the state. He also mentioned that special care should be taken for the maintenance of the batteries of the solar pannel so that it does not get dried up otherwise the whole system will be affected.

While addressing the gathering, Deputy Commissioner Cachar Keerthi Jalli said ” This Assam Darshan program was conceived to increase people visiting our monuments and other holy institutions.”

She appreciated Kachakanti Temple Trust for coming up with an innovative idea for installation of solar panel, mentioning such project is a perfect example of clean energy and self sufficient energy, adding that the system is a one of a kind in entire state.

The DC also took the opportunity to appreciate district planning officer Ruli Doulagapu for her efforts that she has put in to complete this project within the stipulated time frame.

Deputy commissioner also gave motivational speech to the students of the school, while referring to famous quote of Swami Vivekananda Keerthi Jalli said, “Take up one idea, make that one idea in your life, dream of it, think of it, live on that idea, let the brain, body, muscle, nerve every part of your body be full of idea alone and just leave the other ideas, this is the way to success”.

She said that the legacy of the temple is involved with the students and students should carry it forward.

The Director of Kachakanti Vidyamandir Harihar Chakraborty also spoke on the occasion