Keeping the deplorable condition of tribal-dominated Kalahandi district, Siksha Vikash Samiti initiated a proposal to run a residential school for the inhabitants of the region.
As per the plan, the school was soon established in Thuamul Rampur block of Kalahandi. The residential school plays home to about 163 students and 17 members of staff now.
It provides its wards with hostel accommodation and three square meals each day, but the scarcity of power and clean drinking water are major hurdles.
With no electricity, students depend on kerosene lamps which negatively impact their health as well as study routine. The only source of water is from the adjacent river of Indravati that often tends to dry up. With the shortage of water, toilets, bathrooms and suitable sanitation arrangements are under constructed and are not completely installed.
To address these obstacles of the school, Chandrasekhar Mishra, Managing director of Crux Power Private limited proposed for the usage of alternative solar energy.
As per his proposal, the lighting and electrical power support for classrooms and hostel was to be provided through a 5kWp off- Grid roof top solar power plant. Secondly, an RO based water purification system of 1,000 liters Per Hour would be set up to cater to the needs of the students and also the resident villagers nearby. Along with it, an overhead tank was to be constructed to meet the sanitation need of the students.
Under the guidance of Swayam Baral, Team leader of Cleantech Initiative - an initiative by Seva International, a survey was conducted by Crux Power Private limited that resulted in the proposal for the 5kWp Solar Power Plant to operate all major loads including fans, CFl lights and computer, television provision in the hostel and school. Cleantech believes this project would help developing an eco-friendly and disease free environment for the students and staff at the residential school in the Kalahandi district.