Naxal-hit Villages Witness Light for First Time with Solar High Mast from Niyad Nellanar, Clean Drinking Water Provided via Solar Pumps
Raipur, January 15
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, the Niyad Nellanar initiative launched by the state government to accelerate development in the remote villages of Bastar is bringing significant changes to tribal-dominated regions. Solar high mast lights installed under this program are illuminating the nights of Maoist-affected villages in Kanker for the first time. Additionally, dual solar-powered pumps are providing clean drinking water to the villagers.
Solar high mast systems have been set up in village squares of Panidobir, Alparas, Jugda, Gundul (Marram), Alpar, Hetadkasa, and Chilparas in Koylibeda block of Kanker. With improved lighting at night, villagers are now able to hold evening meetings and cultural-community programs. This uninterrupted lighting system also makes them feel safer from wild animals.
Through Niyad Nellanar, government welfare schemes are being implemented in sensitive and remote Maoist-affected villages, propelling development forward. In addition to nighttime lighting, clean drinking water is being provided using solar energy. The installation of solar dual pumps is transforming lives by ensuring a reliable supply of clean drinking water.
To deliver basic facilities to remote villages, the Niyad Nellanar initiative includes solar high mast systems for lighting, solar water plants for clean drinking water, irrigation systems under the Solar Sujala Scheme, and solar-powered equipment. These efforts are connecting the people of distant and inaccessible villages in Bastar with the mainstream of development.
Ashram Campus Brightened Too
Shri Samrath, superintendent of the Boys’ Ashram in Panidobir, Kanker, shared that earlier, the absence of lighting on the campus posed challenges for children in their studies and other activities. However, with the installation of solar lights, the ashram now has proper nighttime lighting. Children are now able to study at night, and the improved lighting has also made everyone feel much safer.