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How Women Run a Solar Mini Grid in Gumla’s Patratoli

Ravi Singh3 days ago01 mins

In Jharkhand’s Gumla district, a quiet revolution is underway. In Patratoli village, women have taken charge of a solar mini grid, ensuring reliable electricity for their community. They are called Solar Vali Didis — local women trained to run, manage, and maintain clean energy systems. This episode tells the story of the Rani Urja Mandal,…

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How Mini Grids Are Powering Kotam, Panso and Transforming Rural Lives

Ravi Singh1 week ago01 mins

In many rural villages of Jharkhand, life without electricity is difficult. Even where connections exist, reliable power is not. This is making it harder for small businesses to operate and for schools to function smoothly. In Kotam and Panso, solar mini-grids are changing that reality. Providing reliable, locally generated electricity where the grid falls short….