Dudhala | |
Settlement Type: | village |
Pushpin Map: | India Gujarat#India |
Pushpin Label Position: | right |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Gujarat, India |
Coordinates: | 21.68°N 71.36°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Gujarat |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Amreli district |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Demographics1 Info1: | Gujarati |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Postal Code Type: | PIN |
Postal Code: | 365660 |
Registration Plate: | GJ |
Blank2 Name Sec1: | Nearest city |
Timezone Dst: | Indian Standard Time |
Dudhala is a small village situated in the Lathi taluka of Amreli district in Gujarat, India. It holds the distinction of being the first village in Gujarat to be completely solarised through a foundation-led initiative.
Located approx. 5 km from Lathi (also Kavi Kalapi's Lathi) and 25 km from Amreli city. Population of the village is around 1880 people.
In March 2022, Shree Ramkrishna Knowledge Foundation (SRKKF), was established by the prominent diamantaire of India, Govind Dholakia. Notably, SRKKF has initiated the solarization project in Dudhala, located in Southern Gujarat. This project involves the installation of a 450 KW solar rooftop system, aimed at providing sustainable energy to approximately 350 households and public facilities such as Anganwadi and the Gram Panchayat.Web site: 2022-03-01. Dudhala became 1st Foundation led Solar Village of Gujarat. 2022-05-30. Desh Gujarat. [1]
Dudhala becomes the 1st village to be entirely powered by solar panels through a foundation-led initiative. The project emphasizes community empowerment, enabling nearly 2000 residents to generate income from the solar rooftop systems.
In November 2023, Dudhala hosted Gujarat's first Jal Utsav (Water Festival), inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel, and attended by the Governor, Acharya Devvrat. Organized by the state government in collaboration with the Dholakia Foundation,[2] this ten-day event, known as Jal Utsav 2023, aimed to address the water crisis in the Saurashtra region and promote water conservation. The festival included cultural performances, educational workshops, and exhibitions, emphasizing the village's commitment to sustainable environmental practices.[3] [4]