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Detailed explanation-1: -Aditya, the first solar ferry and largest solar boat in India, was inaugurated on January 12th, 2017 by Shri Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala, and Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of New and Renewable Energy, in the presence of Kerala State Transport Minister Shri A.K.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aditya is a solar-powered ferry operating between Vaikkom and Thavanakkadavu in the Indian state of Kerala. The boat was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Sri. Pinarayi Vijayan and Central Cabinet Minister for Power, Renewable Energy, Sri.

Detailed explanation-3: -Modhera in the state of Gujarat has become the first solar-powered village in India, setting a precedent for what UN Secretary-General António Guterres called a “reconciliation between humankind and planet, ” reported Euronews.

Detailed explanation-4: -’Solar Cruiser’ will be able to carry a total of 200 guests Buoyed by the global acclaim that its solar-powered ferry that operates from Vaikom won, the Kerala State Water Transport Department (KSWTD) is readying to launch its air-conditioned, solar-powered 100-passenger backwater cruise vessel in Kochi in April.

Detailed explanation-5: -It was launched in November 2016 and started its services in 2017. It is India’s first solar-powered ferry and the largest solar-powered boat. It is operated by the Kerala State Water Transport Department (KSWTD) and built by Navalt Solar and Electric Boats, Kochi.