June 29, Colombo: The first solar-powered village in Sri Lanka, Galgamuwa village in Monaragala of Uva province is to be opened tomorrow, Ministry of Power and Energy announced.

The first solar-powered village, completed by the Ministry of Power and Energy completed the solar power project with the funds donated by the government of India, will be opened under the patronage of Indian High Commissioner in Colombo, Alok Prasad.

According to the Ministry 800 houses in this project will receive electricity from solar power.

Sri Lanka government has decided to set up more solar-powered projects in rural areas.