Hosur
March 2021
Households: 350
People: 1500
Intervention
Community Electrification program
Lives Impacted
0
Homes Illuminated
0
Donor
Sandvik
Grassroot Partner
Diganta Swaraj Foundation
Assessment
Hosure village struggles with unreliable electricity, facing frequent power cuts that disrupt daily life. Families find it hard to keep their homes lit, affecting evening activities like cooking and studying. This erratic power supply forces residents to seek costly alternatives, adding financial strain and hampering the village’s development
Intervention
The portable home lighting project in Hosure Village provides solar-powered lamps to each household, offering clean, reliable lighting. This initiative improves study conditions for students, enhances nighttime safety, and supports extended working hours.
Impact
Hosure village move toward carbon neutralization, reducing its environmental impact. Home and social security have improved with more consistent electricity, creating a safer environment. Increased productive hours lead to higher incomes, benefiting the whole community. Women gain confidence with more opportunities to engage in economic and social activities, fostering a more inclusive social culture with reduced disparities.
