ClimateAugust 2, 2026

yojana

YOH-juh-nuh

Definition

A Hindi word meaning a plan, scheme, project, or program, often used in the context of government-sponsored initiatives in India.

Etymology

The word stems from the Sanskrit 'yojana', which originally referred to a measure of distance, but evolved to denote a 'joining,' 'union,' or 'plan' in modern Hindi.

In the news

In the article, the term is used as part of the official name for a government solar energy initiative, signifying a structured national policy or scheme.

India Approves Rs 5,070 Crore PM Surya Sarovar Yojana to Build 5,000 MW Floating Solar Projects with 10,000 MWh Energy Storage

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