This is the story of how voluntary organisations help the rural households in the real sense. Such efforts make so much of difference in the life of people - how they are empowered. Merely giving doles is not the answer - it is such work that helps the needy in the long run. Must appreciate the work of such voluntary organisations.
Sri Sri Rural Development Program (SSRDP) in collaboration with Rupantar Training and Consultancy brought solar electricity to Dapurmal and adjoining Khorgardwadi, literally lighting up the lives of 285 people there.
These two remote villages are in Thane district in Maharashtra, adjoining Mumbai. They emerged out of darkness for the first time this Diwali, after they were electrified with the installation of a 2.5 kilo watts micro grid system.
This story has been published in a number of newspapers. Here is one link:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/thane-villages-get-rid-of-darkness-this-diwali-116103100923_1.html
P.S. : Do let us know of more such inspiring stories so that others can come forward too.
