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‘Powering Livelihoods’ through Renewables is the Talk of the Town
‘Powering Livelihoods’ through Renewables is the Talk of the Town

By Aishwarya Tripathi

Entrepreneurs, farmers, fisherwomen, policymakers, financers, investors, researchers — all under the same roof. The National Summit on ‘Powering Sustainable Livelihoods’ brought together these stakeholders to elaborate on the future of clean energy and decentralised renewable energy systems. The efforts are towards a larger global goal of energy transition from fossil fuels to green energy

Entrepreneurs, farmers, fisherwomen, policymakers, financers, investors, researchers — all under the same roof. The National Summit on ‘Powering Sustainable Livelihoods’ brought together these stakeholders to elaborate on the future of clean energy and decentralised renewable energy systems. The efforts are towards a larger global goal of energy transition from fossil fuels to green energy

Why are Chhattisgarh’s solar-powered systems in a state of disrepair?
Why are Chhattisgarh’s solar-powered systems in a state of disrepair?

By Gargi Verma

In forested hinterlands of Chhattisgarh, solar powered generators, which were pushed at a massive scale for nearly a decade, have fallen to disuse. Poor maintenance of solar units remains a huge problem. Maintenance technicians complain about irregular payments.

In forested hinterlands of Chhattisgarh, solar powered generators, which were pushed at a massive scale for nearly a decade, have fallen to disuse. Poor maintenance of solar units remains a huge problem. Maintenance technicians complain about irregular payments.

In the shadow of power in Nepal
In the shadow of power in Nepal

By Nidhi Jamwal

While power projects bring prosperity to the nation, people living in its shadow are often left behind when it comes to enjoying the benefits. Development projects must prioritise health and livelihoods of local populations. Development has to be ‘just’.

While power projects bring prosperity to the nation, people living in its shadow are often left behind when it comes to enjoying the benefits. Development projects must prioritise health and livelihoods of local populations. Development has to be ‘just’.

Can India’s solar irrigation scheme succeed without benefitting small and marginal farmers?
Can India’s solar irrigation scheme succeed without benefitting small and marginal farmers?

By Aishwarya Tripathi

Solar irrigation pumps installed under the PM-KUSUM scheme are meant to end dependence on diesel pumps, reduce pollution, save costs to farmers, and help reach India’s goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070. But to what extent is the scheme including small and marginal farmers, who make up 82% of farmers in India? Gaon Connection tries to find out.

Solar irrigation pumps installed under the PM-KUSUM scheme are meant to end dependence on diesel pumps, reduce pollution, save costs to farmers, and help reach India’s goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070. But to what extent is the scheme including small and marginal farmers, who make up 82% of farmers in India? Gaon Connection tries to find out.

A solar irrigation pumpset that fits into a jhola is helping marginal farmers
A solar irrigation pumpset that fits into a jhola is helping marginal farmers

By Aishwarya Tripathi

Compact and portable solar powered pump sets are making irrigation easier and farmers using them say it has had a positive impact on their crop yield in Jharkhand.

Compact and portable solar powered pump sets are making irrigation easier and farmers using them say it has had a positive impact on their crop yield in Jharkhand.

Multi-cropping, protected farming, and solar irrigation — Kushal Kisan Scheme transforming the lives of farmers in Jharkhand
Multi-cropping, protected farming, and solar irrigation — Kushal Kisan Scheme transforming the lives of farmers in Jharkhand

By Manoj Choudhary

Introduced in the state in 2016, Kushal Kisan is an initiative that has helped farmers adopt best agricultural practices, increase their produce and earn more revenue. Over 25,000 Kushal Kisan (trained farmers) are there across Jharkhand.

Introduced in the state in 2016, Kushal Kisan is an initiative that has helped farmers adopt best agricultural practices, increase their produce and earn more revenue. Over 25,000 Kushal Kisan (trained farmers) are there across Jharkhand.

'Lockdown was a blessing in disguise': From migrant daily wage labourers to profit-making farmers
'Lockdown was a blessing in disguise': From migrant daily wage labourers to profit-making farmers

By Manoj Choudhary

Two years after the nation-wide lockdown was imposed in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, migrant workers who returned to their homes in Jharkhand, have taken up farming and are growing a variety of crops, including lemon grass and exotic vegetables like broccoli, and reaping profits. Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society is training and supporting these farmers.

Two years after the nation-wide lockdown was imposed in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, migrant workers who returned to their homes in Jharkhand, have taken up farming and are growing a variety of crops, including lemon grass and exotic vegetables like broccoli, and reaping profits. Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society is training and supporting these farmers.

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