Environment Awareness - Sajar Trust India

Energy Saving Programme

HARNESSING SOLAR ENERGY TO ILLUMINATE VILLAGES: A TRANSFORMATIVE INITIATIVE BY SAJAR TRUST IN THIRUMANGALAM BLOCK, MADURAI DISTRICT

In the pursuit of sustainable and environmentally friendly energy sources, non-conventional energy solutions have taken center stage. Among these, solar energy has emerged as a beacon of hope, not only for a greener future but also for addressing the critical issue of electricity access in rural areas. One exemplary pilot project in this realm has unfolded in Thirumangalam Block, Madurai District, under the auspices of Sajar Trust, where the radiance of solar energy has illuminated the lives of 100 to 150 villages, ushering in a new era of progress and development.

The Solar Revolution: Empowering Villages with Electricity:

The Thirumangalam Block in Madurai District, once grappling with the darkness of energy scarcity, has undergone a remarkable transformation, all thanks to the harnessing of solar energy by Sajar Trust. This initiative has demonstrated how renewable energy can serve as a powerful catalyst for change in rural communities. Here's how solar energy, facilitated by Sajar Trust, has made a profound impact:

Access to Electricity: The most significant and immediate benefit of this solar initiative is the provision of electricity to previously underserved villages. Solar panels have been strategically installed to capture sunlight and convert it into electrical power, ensuring that homes and community spaces have access to reliable and sustainable energy.
Lighting Up Homes: Solar-powered lighting systems have been installed in households, eradicating the reliance on kerosene lamps and candles, which not only posed fire hazards but also contributed to indoor air pollution. Now, children can study after dark, and families can engage in evening activities with safety and ease.
Improved Healthcare: Solar energy has facilitated the functioning of medical clinics and healthcare centers, enabling refrigeration of vaccines, powering medical equipment, and ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services, especially crucial in emergencies.
Agricultural Advancements: Villagers are now using solar energy to operate water pumps for irrigation, leading to increased agricultural productivity. This has boosted crop yields and food security, positively impacting the local economy.
Education and Digital Access: Schools and community centers are benefiting from solar-powered computer labs and internet connectivity, bridging the digital divide and enhancing educational opportunities for children and adults alike.
Economic Empowerment: With access to electricity, rural entrepreneurs have set up small-scale businesses, including charging stations for mobile phones, tailoring units, and food processing ventures. This has created employment opportunities and improved the economic landscape.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME – AVOID PLASTICS

Environment includes all living and non-living objects. We live in the environment and use the environmental resources like air, land and water to meet our needs. Development also means meeting the needs of the people. While meeting the ever-growing needs, we put pressure on the environment. When the pressure exceeds the carrying capacity of the environment to repair or replace itself, it creates a serious problem of environmental degradation. If we use any environmental resource such as ground water beyond its limit of replacement, we may lose it forever. Therefore, there is a need to create „awareness‟ about Environmental protection. While efforts are being made at the national and international level to protect our environment, it is also the responsibility of every citizen to use our environmental resources with care and protect them from degradation. The plastic also acts a major role in harming the Environment. Taking this in account SAJAR HEALTH EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE TRUST conducted Environmental awareness programme on 25.08.2017 .

Camp : Environmental Awareness programme

Camp Team : Mr.Karthik, Mr.Gurupandi,Mr.Sonai

Educator : Mr.Prabakaran.

Venue : Madurai Main Road of Thirumangalam.

We sensitizes the following maters to rid of Plastics

Bring a reusable shopping bag with you
Get rid of the plastic water bottle
Pack your lunch in glass / Stainless steel containers instead of plastic
Choose cardboard over plastic when you can.
Use a paper Tea cups instead of Plastic Cups.

SWATCHH BHARATH ABHIYAAN

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (SBA) is a campaign in India that aims to clean up the streets, roads and infrastructure of India's cities, smaller towns, and rural areas. The objectives of Swachh Bharat include eliminating open defecation through the construction of household-owned and community-owned toilets and establishing an accountable mechanism of monitoring toilet use. Totally six Toilets are constructed in the streets of The mission contains two sub-missions: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan ("Gramin" or rural), which operates under the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation; and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Urban), which operates under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Our SAJAR TRUST HEALTH EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE TRUST has conducted this mission KARADIPATTY.

Radhakrishnan street
Thendral Nagar
Central street
Pillar salai.
Vadapalani Theru.
Melakuyilkudi road at the Karadipatty village