Signify CSR Har Gaon Roshan Initiative Illuminates thousands of lives in the Sundarbans, World’s largest mangrove forest area

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Sundarbans: Signify, the world leader in lighting, in association with the Society for Socio-Economic and Ecological Department (SEED) has illuminated 25 villages in Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forests under the aegis of its CSR initiative ‘Har Gaon Roshan’ benefitting more than 50,000 lives.

Sundarbans are renowned for their ecological importance which is being adversely affected by severe weather conditions and super cyclones. Through Signify India’s ‘Har Gaon Roshan’ CSR programme, 1,000 families have received single solar lanterns, 100 families have received home solar systems, and 50 solar streetlights have been installed in the Sundarbans. The programme had a notable impact on enhancing the well-being of families and localities in the area, ensuring their safety and security.

Commenting on the project, Nikhil Gupta, Head of Marketing and Commercial Operations, Signify India – CSR, Signify Innovations India said, “We are strongly committed to our CSR initiatives and our vision for developing underprivileged diverse communities. We took up this initiative to address the need for illuminating remote villages. We hope that these solar streetlights, lanterns, and home lights offer a long-term solution to lighting the village. Signify’s ‘Har Gaon Roshan’ initiative is not only helping improve lives in the Sundarbans but also helping preserve its lush mangrove forests for years to come. Signify lays the groundwork for a future that is both brighter and more sustainable, ensuring a legacy for generations to follow.”

These solar-powered solutions have replaced the dependence on kerosene, providing cleaner and greener lighting alternatives. The availability of solar lighting has particularly transformed the lives of children, enabling them to study during evening hours and enhancing their educational prospects; accelerating women’s role in socio-economic development; mitigating human-wildlife conflicts; helping ferries during night time; aiding communities of fisherman, crab hunters and honey collectors for their living.