About the activity: 

Women play a crucial role in the protection and conservation of our environment and natural resource management. Strengthening the role of women in conservation and with the aim to provide them access to sustainable energy, Assam Investment Advisory Society celebrated International Women’s Day on 8th March, by hosting a joint event with MASK at a village near Bhalukpong. 180 solar lights of Sun King brand were distributed among women from 25 villages. 10 lights were also distributed to the members of the Eastern Himalayan Botanic Ark, who were devoid of electricity at their homes.

In energy starved Indian villages, these women face a lot of hardships in their daily lives. They spend a large part of their income in buying lamps and candles to light up their homes after sunset. Women finish their cooking and children their homework before the sun sets for the day. The initiative is aimed at improving their quality of life so they live safer, brighter and more productive lives.