| Project |
BioGas - Sustainable Energy Security |
| Location |
Pabal, Maharashtra |
| Focus |
Partial Independence in energy requirement
by using alternate energy |
| NGO Information |
Vigyan Ashram was founded
in 1983 by Dr. Kalbag with a vision to empower the rural youth
through activity based learning. The ashram carries out variety
of activities in education, rural technology and innovation, media
creation and Information Technology. The main activity is a diploma
course in basic rural technology. This course integrates classical
education with hands-on learning programs to impart knowledge
that is closer to real life. The learning and innovation is done
at very low-cost so that it becomes viable in the rural parts
of India. Vigyan Ashram has also developed several technologies
using the research and development work done through its education
system. |
| Project Summary |
The project aims
to achieve partial independence in energy requirements using de-oiled
seed cakes for Vigyan Ashram at Village Pabal, District Pune.
The ashram uses kerosene as cooking fuel and MSEB power for all
its activities. The project aims at providing an assured alternative
energy supply at lower cost. Vigyan Ashram also runs a Telemedicine
facility for rural patients and Wireless Internet Kiosks in a
25km radius of Pabal. The current 10-12 hr load shedding is creating
problems in providing these services. This Wireless Internet facility
will also be powered by the electricity generated from the bio
gas plant. |
| Objective |
- Provide assured electricity supply at low cost
- Bio Gas for cooking and heating water
- Maximum utilization of local natural resources
- Local employment and empowerment
- Savings and self reliance
|
| Requested Budget |
$ 2200 |
| Status |
Approved |
| Project Coordinators |
Rishikesh Ghare
Kavita Karandikar |
| Contact Email |
rpghare[AT]hotmail.com, kavita_dk[AT]yahoo.com |
| Additional Information |
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