rural electrification

Naveen, like many other first-generation entrepreneurs, has turned to decentralised renewable energy (DRE) technologies from DD Solar Solutions. His solar atta chakki now helps him earn a stable income.

Tanveer Inamdar, through his TREEI Foundation, electrified Maharashtra’s tribal villages using solar solutions. His project, ‘Mission Urja’, has significantly improved daily lives of tribal families.

The darkness in Nagaland’s Shinnyu village was finally eradicated thanks to a government school teacher, John Khangnyu. Here’s how.

Fighting the biting cold and darkness for decades, four Ladakhi engineers working with the Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE) found a way to bring light to this village near the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

"Despite not finishing high school, Gurmet Angmo possesses incredible intellect and aptitude. For Ladakh, she can be a real asset."

Gram Oorja created a rural micro-grid with hybrid power sources funded by corporate charity to help bring power to remote rural areas.

In many Indian villages, life comes to a standstill as soon as the sun sets - food has to be cooked before it gets dark and children have to finish their studies. Here are some stories from eight villages around the country that were recently electrified.