Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Janata Bhawan Solar Project, a 2.5-MW power generation capacity grid connected rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV system, at a ceremony held in Guwahati on Sunday. This project would yield an average of 3 lakh units of electricity monthly and the investment amount of 12.56 crore rupees is projected to be recovered within a period of 4 years with monthly savings standing at approximately 30 lakhs rupees. The launch of the solar power project has led to the Assam Secretariat Complex becoming the first-ever civil secretariat in the country that relies entirely on solar generated electricity for daily consumption. With a lifespan of 25 years, this solar plant will cut down 3,060 metric tonnes of carbon emissions annually. Speaking at the event, Chief Minister referred to the launch of the project as a historic moment in the State’s march towards embracing of green energy.