Solar Man's Retreat: The Call for Finite Earth Movement

Professor Chetan Singh Solanki, known as India's Solar Man, resigns from IIT Bombay to focus on combating climate change. Solanki initiated the Finite Earth Movement, advocating for reduced consumption in response to climate threats. His Energy Swaraj Yatra aims to inspire one billion people towards tangible climate action.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 19-09-2025 17:20 IST | Created: 19-09-2025 17:20 IST
Solar Man's Retreat: The Call for Finite Earth Movement
Professor Chetan Singh Solanki
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In an unprecedented move, Professor Chetan Singh Solanki, famously dubbed 'India's Solar Man,' is stepping down from his renowned position at IIT Bombay. His bold resignation marks a shift from academia to championing a global campaign against climate change—the Finite Earth Movement.

With over two decades at IIT Bombay, Solanki has become an iconic figure in solar energy education and research. He initiated the Energy Swaraj Yatra, touring India in a custom solar bus, raising awareness about the climate crisis. His resignation underscores his commitment to action beyond raising awareness.

Solanki calls for a global shift towards sustainable living by questioning the logic of unlimited growth on a finite planet. Through the Finite Earth Movement, he aims to engage a billion supporters in mitigating climate impacts, emphasizing 'Finite Earth – Finite Consumption' as a guiding principle. Solanki urges global participation in this mission to ensure a viable future for humanity.

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