JNU to get 200 solar power operated street lights

Image
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Oct 18 2016 | 7:13 PM IST
The lush green campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University is set to get solar power operated street lights, Vice Chancellor Jagadesh Kumar said today.
The varsity's solar street lights initiative has received aid from the Ministry of New and Renewable energy and is in sync JNU's plan to cut down on its carbon emission.
"Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has agreed to sanction 200 solar street lights to be installed in JNU," Kumar said in a tweet.
A senior university official said, "The campus is abuzz round the clock with the eateries operating till wee hours and the students being active.
"It is therefore important for the campus to be well lit to ensure safety. Having solar power street lights will be another green initiative.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Oct 18 2016 | 7:13 PM IST

Next Story