Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Solar Lights Brighten Remote Village of Mejwa
In a remote village called Mejwa, located high in the mountains, solar lights have been installed.
This project was initiated by KSCH and opened by a government official.
The village, which previously relied on candles and lamps, now has 35 solar lights.
The initiative aims to improve safety and accessibility for around 250 families living there and to empower the villagers through the introduction of green technology.
The project was funded by the NRK Trust, a London-based philanthropic organization.
Solar lights were installed in the remote village of Mejwa.
The project was inaugurated by the sub-divisional officer of Kurseong.
KSCH spearheaded the initiative to bring solar lights to the village.
The village is situated at 7,000 ft and has around 250 families.
The project aims to introduce green technology and empower villagers, especially women and children.
- Who
- KSCH, NRK Trust, and the villagers of Mejwa.
- What
- Installation of solar lights in Mejwa.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Mejwa, a remote village at 7,000 ft.
- Why
- To improve safety and accessibility, introduce green technology, and empower villagers.
- Village Name
- Mejwa
- Altitude
- 7,000 ft
- Families in Village
- Around 250
- Project Initiator
- Kolkata Society for Cultural Heritage (KSCH)
- Funding
- NRK Trust
- Lights Installed
- 35