Vetalnagar Shines: Electricity Reaches Remote Village After 40 Years, Villagers Overjoyed
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News1817-12-2025, 08:16

Vetalnagar Shines: Electricity Reaches Remote Village After 40 Years, Villagers Overjoyed

  • Vetalnagar, a village near Lonavala (41 mins from Pune), received electricity after 40 years, ending decades of darkness for 35 families.
  • Generations grew up without electricity due to technical difficulties and delayed grants from 'DPPC', despite continuous efforts by villagers.
  • MLA Sunil Shelke's personal initiative secured necessary grants and cleared administrative hurdles, enabling the installation of 58 new electricity poles in rugged terrain.
  • Villagers expressed immense joy and gratitude to MLA Sunil Shelke as the first bulb lit up, marking a historic moment for the community.
  • Electricity is expected to open new avenues for development, improving education, health, agriculture, and daily life in Vetalnagar.

Why It Matters: Vetalnagar ends 40 years of darkness with electricity, thanks to MLA Sunil Shelke's efforts, promising new development.

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