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COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs said that the program to install solar panels at places of religious worship is underway.Minister Vidura Wickramanayake told News 1st that such solar power systems were installed at four temples.He said that the government of India has made available USD 10 Million for this project.The Minister said that all places of religious worship that also serve as educational institutes will be provided with solar power system in the first phase of the project.He said that solar power systems will be installed across all places of worship within a year..

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