Climate Change and Solar Energy Programme

Natural Resource Management (NRM) addressing Climate Change by Gender Mainstreaming through Solar Energy is one of the pilot project of SKC funded by MISEREOR. The overall goal of the project is to strengthen and improve the socio economic conditions of approx 2000 families from 20 villages situated at West Midnapur through access to solar energy.

Main Objectives of the Project:

- Provide training to the villagers on using solar energy and make a living through the assemblage of solar lights.

- To sensitize the youth on Climate Change and its consequences.

- To ensure that in all 20 targeted villages, households without electricity will be benefited with solar lamps for light and energy from solar cookers.

Activities which will be conducted during this project period:

- Training of 200 men and women in assembling solar lamps.

- Formation of one self help group per village, responsible for production and marketing of solar technology products.

- Conduct an awareness building programme for the villages on solar energy, the management of natural resources, climate change and health.

- Accessing government funding for solar energy and water management technologies for village communities.

- Organize regular meeting for villagers, technicians and members of self help groups to exchange experiences.

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Introduction Session

Discussing about the Climate Change Project

Project Coordinator briefing about Climate Change Project

Village Level Workers filling their contract

Discussion on importance of Solar Technology

Understanding PLA

Orientation on SKC Child Protection Policy