Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited, in alignment with the Government of India’s flagship PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, recently launched the Solar Sakhi Abhiyan – a pioneering initiative dedicated to women’s empowerment and clean energy adoption. The launch event was organized at Pooth Khurd Village on the auspicious occasion of Navratra, a festival that celebrates the power and spirit of women.
The ceremony was graced by Mr. Neeraj Semwal, Secretary (Power), GNCTD, Mr. Ravi Dadhich, Special Secretary (Power), Mr. Kumar Abhishek, District Magistrate (North), Mrs. Anju Aman Dabas, Hon’ble Councillor, Mr. Dwijadas Basak, CEO, Tata Power-DDL, Mrs. Kiran Gupta, Chief Commercial, Tata Power-DDL, Mr. Bharat Chhabra, Chief-SIG, Tata Power-DDL Mr. Rahul Kumar, Head-Special Customer Management & Solar, and Mr. Shashank Sharma, HoD-G&I, NBS & Solar along with company officials, village representatives, and community members.
At the heart of the initiative are 100 Solar Sakhi members – women volunteers trained to serve as Ambassadors of solar energy in Villages. They will spread awareness on rooftop solar benefits, educate households on clean energy solutions, and act as a bridge between government policies and communities in more than 75 villages of Tata Power-DDL. Each Solar Sakhi has been provided with a distinctive jacket, symbolizing pride, leadership, and recognition.
