Solar Microgrids for Tribal Agro-Processing
Environmental Sustainability • Koraput, Odisha • Manager: Rohit Deshmukh
Low Riskactive
Sanctioned Budget₹75,00,000Schedule VII Compliant
Verified Beneficiaries2,900 / 3,50083% of target reach
Sponsor & PartnerZenith Energy GlobalPartner: Sahyadri Agri-Livelihood Institute
Duration & Timeline18 Months15 May 2026 - 14 Nov 2027
Project Summary & Intervention Logic
Empowering tribal millet and ginger farmers with community-owned solar microgrids that eliminate diesel milling costs and double farmer margins.
Key Targeted Outputs
- 14 mini agro-processing hubs electrified with 10kW solar arrays
Long-Term Outcomes
- Zero diesel fuel dependency; 42% surge in value-added millet flour sales
Institutional Sustainability Plan
Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) manage processing machinery and revenue share.