Powering Sustainability: Every Watt Counts!
BAIF Development Research Foundation
Empowering People, Transforming Lives!
On National Energy Conservation Day, BAIF Development Research Foundation highlights its efforts to promote sustainable energy solutions that empower rural communities. With its focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering eco-friendly enterprises, BAIF has been instrumental in advancing solar energy adoption across India.
BAIF’s efforts go beyond providing energy solutions; they empower communities by fostering resilience and sustainability. By integrating renewable energy with agricultural practices, BAIF continues to create pathways for rural development, ensuring that clean energy not only meets immediate needs but also drives long-term growth.
Energy Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture:
One such impactful initiative from Dharampuri block of Dhar dist. Madhya Pradesh is the Jal Dhaara Project, supported by Cipla. This project aims to enhance water availability and agricultural sustainability for marginal farmers through solar-powered irrigation. Five solar pumps of 3hp capacity were installed on wells, benefitting five farmer groups, each comprising of three families. To support the installation, each family contributed ?3,500, demonstrating their active participation in creating sustainable solutions.
The solar pumps generate 16,350 wp of electricity, producing 18,000 units annually, valued at ?1,80,000. Coupled with sustainable water management and micro-irrigation methods, this has ensured year-round water availability for agriculture. As a result, these families are cultivating a second crop and are now planning future harvests, paving the way for improved livelihoods and enhanced living standards.
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Harnessing Solar Energy:
BAIF’s renewable energy focused initiatives include solar-powered pumps, insect traps, cold storages, digital education systems support and other solutions like sewing machines for rural enterprise development. These solutions have improved agricultural productivity, enhanced household comfort, and provided clean energy access to thousands of families. The integration of solar technology into rural development showcases the potential of renewable energy to drive socio-economic growth while addressing environmental concerns.
On this day, BAIF reaffirms its dedication to energy conservation, demonstrating how solar power can be a catalyst for positive change in rural India, BAIF continues to illuminate lives by turning sunlight into opportunities for a greener, more prosperous future, benefiting both people and the planet.
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Community Facilitator at ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth
2 个月Sir koi job h kya rulallivelihoods me
Self employed
2 个月It is very good job. The guidance and support needed lots of farmers your support is like a drop of water. In my opinion please develop the team and support the like minded people to do the job of supporting Sir.
Great
Chair- Placement committee and Associate Professor of Practice at KSRM, KIIT DU
2 个月Very good work and right for the rural communities
Assistant at Ambuja Cement Foundation
2 个月Agriculture sector an ld our farmer needs support to grow and this is really good step towards development .