27/08/2026
On 23 August 2026, as part of the Fellowship Cohort II, fellows, along with the Ya_All team and Chingkheinganba Leishangthem, the resource person, conducted a field visit focused on Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7), examining how access to reliable, clean energy enhances community well-being and livelihoods. The field visit began in Thongjao, roughly 55–60 km from Imphal, where local artisans highlighted how machinery reduces manual labor, and the resource person detailed the potential of solar energy in traditional pottery making. The team then evaluated a livelihood demonstration site in Yairipok featuring solar-powered poultry farming and egg incubation, which is currently undergoing technical optimization to overcome underproduction challenges. Moving to SNL Energy Pvt. Ltd. at Bhamon Leikai, founder Moirangthem Seth shared the company’s vision and practical applications of solar power for community empowerment. The visit concluded at a local powerloom factory, underscoring the need for tailored technology, capacity-building, and financial support for economically disadvantaged groups. Overall, the visits demonstrated how clean energy, appropriate technology, training, and financial support can work together to improve productivity, strengthen livelihoods, and promote community self-empowerment while preserving practices.
[ QueeLead, Ya_All, SDGs, Affordable and Clean Energy, Manipur, Social Impact ]
