Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In a bid to propel the adoption of solar energy across Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi government has unveiled plans to transform 17 major cities of the state into solar cities, alongside the revered cities of Ayodhya and Varanasi. Following the development of solar cities, the government will work towards building solar villages on the same pattern in the near future. India News | Yogi Govt to Develop 17 Major Cities of UP as Solar Cities Along with Ayodhya and Varanasi.