Way back in 1996, a farmer won the panchayat elections and took a bank loan to set up a community windmill. Today, this panchayat is not just free of any dependence on the govt. for its power needs, it has also ensured drinking water and housing for all its residents!
“We were wanderers. Moving constantly without much of a reason, until that day. From no plans to structured road-maps to help villages get the basic facility of light, we have come a long way, and yet it feels that a longer journey awaits”
Compared to the regular 1.5-tonne behemoth that cools the whole room, this air conditioning unit is less than 8 inches tall, 11 inches long and 18 inches deep. What's more, it weighs only about 13 kilograms!
An IIT-B engineer dedicated to raising awareness on clean transportation, Sushil Reddy built a solar-powered e-cycle that earned him a Guiness World Record.
"Though West Bengal has achieved 100% electrification, but there are some areas where electricity supply is needed. Those areas may find a use for this technology,"