While inaugurating a rooftop solar plant for Khunti court and district collectorate, which is the first in any court in India, Prime Minister Modi said, “Gandhiji was a big supporter of environment protection. That is why I decided to come here. In a way, I have snatched this opportunity (to inaugurate). I decided to come here because 2nd October is my inspiration. Mahatma Gandhi is my inspiration,” Modi said.

“I want to tell the world on behalf of 125 crore Indians that we have no role in this sin which has precipitated the environment crisis. Our heritage, culture, ancestors never permitted the exploitation of nature and natural resources. But irrespective of whoever committed this sin and made this mistake, India will make its contribution for the welfare of the humanity,” he said.

“The judges of Jharkhand found a solution to it here and this court will now run with solar energy. Today it has become the first district court in the country to run with solar energy. This is the best tribute to Gandhiji. Bapu fought his entire life to get justice for the poor. On his birth anniversary, a court is being connected with solar energy. This is a very good initiative,” he said.

Modi said that if Gujarat or Rajasthan think of solar energy, people will say that it is understandable as they have no coal, but when Jharkhand, which is a rich in coal, does so, it is noticed and the world gets a message from it. "We can't use up all our resources, we must think about the future," he said. Modi further said, "The green environment you see is not given by us. It was left by our forefathers and we, too, should protect this sacred environment and greenery for our next generation. We have to protect the environment through awareness."

"Till now, the discussion was about megawatt, now we are discussing about gigawatt, which has surprised the world leaders," he said about his recent interaction with world leaders at United Nations. He also added, "Bapu was also a barrister and was committed to justice. So, I am happy to inaugurate the solar plant in a judicial compound."

"Perhaps Khunti court will be the first in the country to get solar energy. The court and the collectorate will each get 90KW electricity," Chief Minister Raghubar Das said. The system, valued at Rs 2.2 crore and developed over four months and 22 days, will produce 180KW per annum and the Khunti court and the district collectorate will each get 90KW electricity.

By Premji