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‘Solar Light’ in the Hills of unable to work at night. Now,
Tripura: A New Dawn for the with solar power, their lives have
Reang Tribe become easier and healthier
This revolution is not limited than before. We are striving
to the plains; it has reached the to illuminate every corner of
remote hills of the Northeast Tripura in the same way.”
as well. In Tripura, where it was Towards a Self-Reliant and
difficult to extend grid power Green Future
due to geographical challenges, This story is not just about
solar micro-grids have pierced machines or solar panels, but
the darkness and brought new about the dreams that have
light. been given wings through
Debabrata Sukla Das, technology and the right
Director General of TREDA training. The unwavering
(Tripura Renewable Energy courage of Payal Munjpara,
Development Association), the collective resolve of the
explains the significance of this SEWA organisation under Hina’s
project: guidance, and Arun Kumar’s
“Providing electricity to new identity as a conscious
the hilly regions of Tripura was energy provider, they all
economically challenging. Under stand as living proof of how
the PM-DevINE scheme, we the ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli
installed a 15kW solar micro-grid Yojana’ is paving the way for
in Khabasyakami village, which transforming ordinary citizens
is now supplying continuous into empowered entrepreneurs.
electricity to 45 families. Earlier, In the Prime Minister’s own
children could not study at words, this solar revolution
night and artisans involved with is now crossing boundaries
bamboo handicrafts too were and topography, spreading
its light to the farthest corners
of the country. From Jaipur,
where Mr Murlidhar’s farming
is reaching new heights with
the support of solar pumps
and has become free from
diesel expenses, to the remote
villages of the Reang tribe in
Tripura, where solar mini-grids
have opened new opportunities
for children to study even after
sunset— this transformation is
remarkable. This confluence of
technology, training, and public
participation is laying a strong
foundation for a modern, self-
reliant, and green India through
hard work, trust, and prosperity.
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