Project Chirag: 2000 से भी ज़्यादा ग्रामीण घर आज Solar Power Lights से रोशन
“रोशनी सभी का हक है” — On the occasion of Diwali, Ruma Devi Foundation launched a large-scale campaign to bring solar-powered lights to remote, electricity-deprived homes in Rajasthan’s Thar region.
Where Darkness is the Norm, Not the Exception
In the remote desert belts of Rajasthan — across Barmer and scattered dhanis of the Thar — electricity is still a luxury. Entire families live in complete darkness once the sun sets. Children study under dim kerosene fumes, women cook by candlelight, and mobile phones — often their only connection to the outside world — remain uncharged for days. The absence of light doesn’t just affect daily routines; it limits safety, education, and dignity.
Project Chirag: Light With Purpose
This Diwali, Ruma Devi Foundation launched Project Chirag, a mission to bring solar-powered light into the lives of families still excluded from the power grid. Through this initiative, 2,000 solar light kits — equipped with mobile charging ports — were distributed to households across the most inaccessible, off-grid settlements. These kits are not just about convenience; they are about dignity, empowerment, and equality.
By replacing the darkness with clean, renewable energy, the Foundation is not only lighting homes — it is illuminating hope, agency, and the right to a safer life.
From Flickers to Futures
Thanks to this effort:
2,000+ homes now have reliable, safe, and clean light
Children can study after sunset without toxic fumes
Women can cook, sew, and walk safely around their homes
Families are no longer disconnected — with charging ports, phones stay alive, keeping loved ones in touch