Clean Energy and Livelihood Push Revives Guhir Village

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): A community development initiative led by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and Schneider Electric, in partnership with the Spreading Happiness InDiya Foundation, has transformed Guhir village in Maharashtra by promoting clean energy access and sustainable livelihoods.

The project focuses on a community-led clean energy model that brings reliable solar power to the village, improving daily life while supporting long-term climate resilience.

As part of the initiative, women-led enterprises have been encouraged, creating new income opportunities and strengthening financial independence within rural households. The programme also supports farmers by improving agricultural productivity through better access to energy-driven resources.

Officials involved in the project said the initiative follows a “Climate Smart Village” approach, combining renewable energy solutions with community development to create sustainable growth at the grassroots level.

By integrating clean energy with livelihood support, the programme aims to improve living standards while promoting environmental sustainability in rural Maharashtra.