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Vanami Foundation
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Solar Microgrids for Tribal Agro-Processing

Clean decentralized energy powering post-harvest processing for 3,500 tribal farmers in Koraput, Odisha.

Koraput, Odisha 18 Months Duration Partner: Sahyadri Agri-Livelihood Institute

Detailed Intervention Architecture

Empowering tribal millet and ginger farmers with community-owned solar microgrids that eliminate diesel milling costs and double farmer margins.

Core Deliverables & Targeted Outputs

14 mini agro-processing hubs electrified with 10kW solar arrays

Long-Term Socioeconomic Outcomes

Zero diesel fuel dependency; 42% surge in value-added millet flour sales

Sustainability & Handover

Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) manage processing machinery and revenue share.

Program Snapshot

Sanctioned Budget₹75,00,000
Target Beneficiaries3,500 Farmers
Target GeographyKoraput, Odisha
Inspect in CSR Platform OS
Statutory Guarantee

Eligible under Section 135 & Schedule VII of the Companies Act 2013. Implementing partner is 12AB, 80G, and CSR-1 certified.