20 solar streetlights installed in tribal hamlet in the Nilgiris
A collaborative project has installed 20 solar-powered streetlights in a tribal hamlet in the Nilgiris district to improve safety after dark. The initiative also included training local students and residents in solar technology maintenance.
Why it matters
This project demonstrates the impact of sustainable infrastructure and community-led education in improving the quality of life for marginalized rural populations.
20 solar streetlights installed in tribal hamlet in the Nilgiris Udhagamandalam Twenty solar-powered streetlights have been installed in Koodamoola tribal hamlet in Gudalur taluk of the Nilgiris district, where around 120 tribal families previously had only four streetlights. The installation was taken up by C.K. College of Engineering and Technology, part of CK Group of Educational Institutions, and the Sustainable Development Council (SDC) under Project Ray: Sustainable Streetlight Mission. The first phase of the project was completed on October 22.
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