Dudhala

Dudhala
village
Dudhala Location in Gujarat, India Show map of Gujarat Dudhala Dudhala (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 21.68°N 71.36°E / 21.68; 71.36
Country	India
State	Gujarat
District	Amreli district
Languages
• Official	Gujarati
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
• Summer (DST)	Indian Standard Time
PIN	365660
Vehicle registration	GJ
Website	gujaratindia.com

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.

About

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.

Solar Village of Gujarat

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.[1] [2]

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.

Jal Utsav

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,[3] 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.[4] [5]

Notable People

• Govind Dholakia of Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK).[6]

• Savji Dholakia of Hari Krishna Exports.[7][8]

References

1. "Dudhala became 1st Foundation led Solar Village of Gujarat". Desh Gujarat. 1 March 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
2. "Dudhala in Gujarat to become first village to be completely solarised by a foundation". energy.economictimes. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
3. "Dholakia Foundation & Gujarat Govt.'s 'Jal Utsav' Promotes Water Conservation In Drought-Prone Amreli". India’s leading B2B gem and jewellery magazine. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
4. "Gujarat's first Jal Utsav inaugurated in Amreli". The Economic Times. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
5. network, diamond news (20 November 2023). "Gujarat Governor, Chief Minister inaugurate the first Jal Utsav in Lathi-Dudhala". Diamond World. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
6. "A Celebrated Stalwart of Dudhala, Govindkaka".
7. "Diwali Incentives: I'm a School Dropout, Says Surat Diamond Merchant". www.ibtimes.co.in. International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
8. "Diwali bonanza: Surat boss gifts cars, flats and jewellery as bonus to his employees". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 11 November 2015.