Energy Swaraj : the path to Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Student Solar Ambassador Workshop-2020

Taking the value, ‘LokaSamasthaSukhinoBhavantu’, as its driving motto, The student solar ambassador workshop was held by energy swaraj foundation on 2nd October 2020. The energy swaraj foundation, founded by Professor Chetan Singh Solanki is a non-profit organisation formed to establish energy swaraj, that is energy for locals by locals.

The world’s energy demands are rising uncontrollably because of the increase in population and advancement of technologies. At this point of time, it is very essential to switch to a better, renewable and everlasting form of energy. Solar energy is one of the best forms of renewable energy. The Energy Swaraj Foundation – Energy by locals for locals and Student Solar Ambassador took an initiative and organized a webinar on the auspicious day of Gandhi Jayanthi (2nd October) to address students on the importance of solar energy. There were many famous personalities who were present to enlighten the students. The webinar mainly focused on the importance and uses of solar energy.
The sustainability and effectiveness of solar energy was explained very well. There were many competitions conducted like the ‘slogan writing competition’, ‘Diya painting competition’ etc. This webinar must have helped many students to think innovatively and try to incorporate solar energy in their day-to-day activities. Because of the increasing demands of energy, we can save energy by following the three steps–Avoid, Minimize and Generate.364 students taken part in the webinar from NHG.