LIGHT-A-LIFE
Lighting up India’s power-deprived communities
Illuminating 1 million lives by 2030 through sustainable solar lamps
NEED FOR THE PROGRAM
Millions in rural and marginalized communities lack reliable access to electricity, impacting their daily lives and development.
Lack of access to electricity
- 15-20 Cr Indians live with no access to grid power
- 15-20 GW of evening supply shortage expected by 2027 across India as per current electricity supply plans and growing demand
- The inability to access electricity affects daily chores and quality of life
Health and safety risk
- Limited access to electricity in underserved communities hampers education, economic development, and safety
- Heavy reliance on kerosene lamps and candles poses fire risks, respiratory health issues, and premature blindness
- Higher risk of accidents and injuries due to inadequate lighting
Natural Disasters
- Thousands of people are affected by natural disasters every year leading to displacement and disruption of basic amenities
- Lack of power impacts essential activities like cooking, heating, and communication for displaced disaster victims
- Lack of alternate power sources for lighting during times of crisis
Outcomes:
Building solar lamps to empower 1 Mn lives
Empowering students and improving safety
Enhance the quality of study time for students and improve safety in power-deprived areas.
Enhancing
employability skills
for youth
Improve employability by imparting
essential job readiness skills such as resume making, interview prep, time management, etc.
and more...
Success StorY
Success Story: Enhancing Community Wellbeing Through Green India
