Empowering Rural Maharashtra: Solar Model Sparks Sustainable Growth

The Spreading Happiness InDiya Foundation (SHIF), in collaboration with Sachin Tendulkar and Schneider Electric, has transformed Guhir village in Maharashtra into a Climate Smart Village. This initiative, featuring solar power integration, enhances agricultural productivity, empowers women, and improves livelihoods, demonstrating clean energy's pivotal role in sustainable rural development.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Palghar | Updated: 30-04-2026 16:33 IST | Created: 30-04-2026 16:33 IST

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Guhir village in Maharashtra has been revolutionized into a Climate Smart Village through a groundbreaking initiative by the Spreading Happiness InDiya Foundation (SHIF), Sachin Tendulkar, and Schneider Electric.

This model, driven by a 40-kW solar array and smart power management, boosts agricultural productivity while empowering women-led enterprises.

The village's transformation underscores the critical role of clean, reliable energy in sustainable rural development, serving as a replicable model for other regions in India.

(With inputs from agencies.)