AIDA distributes solar home lighting systems to 250 rural households in Peren and Mon districts to advance renewable energy access in Nagaland.
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DIMAPUR — The ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA) organised solar home lighting system distribution programmes across Peren and Mon districts in Nagaland on March 23 and 30, benefiting a total of 250 rural households as part of its ongoing renewable energy initiative.
According to an update, the first programme was held on March 23 at St. Xavier College, Jalukie, in Peren, where solar lighting systems were distributed to 100 rural households from three villages: Nzuana, Laluang Lodi and Bamsiakilwa. The event brought together community leaders, beneficiaries, and project stakeholders.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Anna Lungbila Bibiana, HR Manager and coordinator of solar programmes AIDA, highlighted AIDA’s commitment to expanding access to clean energy while promoting women’s empowerment.
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The programme also featured experience-sharing sessions by trained solar engineers, alongside active participation from village leaders. Earlier in phases, 550 households were solar electrified in the last year.
The second distribution programme was conducted on March 30 at Newman Higher Secondary School, Tobu, in Mon district, where solar home lighting systems were distributed to 150 households across Tobu Block A, Tobu Block B, and Tobu Block C.
Attending the occasion as the special guest, R Mhao Humtsoe, Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC), Tobu, lauded the initiative and highlighted the importance of such interventions in remote areas. He encouraged the community to acquire diverse skills and urged AIDA to expand its outreach to more villages in the future.
Speaking as the guest of honour, Dr. Roy George SDB, Executive Director and Chief Functionary of AIDA, reiterated that the solar initiative is part of a broader mission of AIDA to promote sustainable development and enhance energy access across underserved regions of Nagaland.
In the last two years, AIDA has solar electrified a total of 800 rural households in Nagaland alone.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Bibiana Lungbila, the HR Manager of AIDA, stressed the importance of women becoming agents of change and economic empowerment.
It may be noted that this initiative aligns with AIDA’s broader vision of delivering renewable energy solutions to rural households and addressing, partly, the environmental issues.
To date, AIDA has solar-electrified 2,150 rural homes across four northeastern states, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Assam.