PowerGrid Corporation of India Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd (NREDCAP) for the supply and installation of solar lighting systems at Jaggampeta and Irripaka villages in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.
According to a company release, solar lighting will help in improving the living conditions of the villagers. It will also result in the savings of energy bills and optimum use of natural light.
Under this PowerGrid’s CSR initiative with an estimated amount of Rs 20.82 lakh, 18 LED-based 50 solar street lighting systems for Jaggampeta and 25 for Irripaka villages will be installed by NREDCAP, a Andhra Pradesh Government Undertaking.
PowerGrid, a Navaratna under the Ministry of Power, has undertaken various CSR activities with a thrust on health, rural development, infrastructural development, skill development, education and environment.
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