PM Modi interacts with Solar Mamas

Published By : Admin | July 10, 2016 | 15:54 IST
PM Modi interacts with Solar Mamas -women trained in vocational skills under India's developmental support
Solar Mamas from across Africa are trained in solar electrification and entrepreneurial skills at the Barefoot College in Tilonia, Rajasthan

A group of about 30 “solar mamas” from Tanzania and a few other African countries demonstrated their skills in fabrication, repair and maintenance of solar lanterns and household lighting systems to the Prime Minister today. They also presented their honey-extraction and stitching practices and sung a song “we shall overcome”.

Barefoot College, Tilonia (Rajasthan) has been promoting and training rural women solar engineers (solar mamas) from Africa in fabrication, installation, use, repair and maintenance of solar lanterns and household solar lighting under Government of India supported programmes. They have set up a Barefoot women vocational training college in Zanzibar Islands of Tanzania and other countries in Africa for imparting solar electrification skills (training) and distributing solar kits to trainees. These colleges also support various entrepreneurial skills such as bee-keeping, tailoring, etc. The solar mamas have fabricated and installed solar kits, and now maintain these solar electrification systems in their communities.

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Prime Minister lauds Suprabhatam programme on Doordarshan for promoting Indian traditions and values
December 08, 2025

The Prime Minister has appreciated the Suprabhatam programme broadcast on Doordarshan, noting that it brings a refreshing start to the morning. He said the programme covers diverse themes ranging from yoga to various facets of the Indian way of life.

The Prime Minister highlighted that the show, rooted in Indian traditions and values, presents a unique blend of knowledge, inspiration and positivity.

The Prime Minister also drew attention to a special segment in the Suprabhatam programme- the Sanskrit Subhashitam. He said this segment helps spread a renewed awareness about India’s culture and heritage.

The Prime Minister shared today’s Subhashitam with viewers.

In a separate posts on X, the Prime Minister said;

“दूरदर्शन पर प्रसारित होने वाला सुप्रभातम् कार्यक्रम सुबह-सुबह ताजगी भरा एहसास देता है। इसमें योग से लेकर भारतीय जीवन शैली तक अलग-अलग पहलुओं पर चर्चा होती है। भारतीय परंपराओं और मूल्यों पर आधारित यह कार्यक्रम ज्ञान, प्रेरणा और सकारात्मकता का अद्भुत संगम है।

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNPCnjgSBqU”

“सुप्रभातम् कार्यक्रम में एक विशेष हिस्से की ओर आपका ध्यान आकर्षित करना चाहूंगा। यह है संस्कृत सुभाषित। इसके माध्यम से भारतीय संस्कृति और विरासत को लेकर एक नई चेतना का संचार होता है। यह है आज का सुभाषित…”