Shikshadeep: a HAREDA initiative to empower the rural girl child through LED-based solar lamps

摘要

"Lead me from darkness to light"... is the goal of every person seeking enlightenment. Even in our day-to-day life, light (electricity) happens to be one of the basic needs of human beings. During day time, the sun provides us with light, but after sunset, we require electricity for various activities. As per the available estimates, about 30% of electricity consumption in the domestic sector is for lighting alone. In India, roughly 57% of rural households still do not have access to electricity. In such a scenario, providing basic lighting is a huge challenge for the development machinery. Even in the electrified areas, power quality and frequent power cuts require standby systems. Normally, rural households use kerosene lamps for primary lighting needs or for backup lighting.