Sachin Shigwan
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| Born | February 11, 1983 Mumbai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Mumbai University |
| Occupation | Founder & Director, Green India Initiative |
| Title | The Solar Man of India |
| Awards | World Book of Record, London 2023 India's World Record 2023 India Icon Awards by Blindwink Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 |
Sachin Yashwant Shigwan (born February 11, 1983) is an Indian social entrepreneur recognised as the "Solar Man of India" for his pioneering work in rural electrification through solar energy. He is the founder and director of Green India Initiative.[1]
Early life and education
Sachin Shigwan commenced his educational journey at Sane Guruji Aarogya Mandir in Mumbai, completing his early schooling. He later pursued a degree in commerce at Mumbai University. Acknowledging the importance of social entrepreneurship, he furthered his education by obtaining an MBA in Social Entrepreneurship from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) in Mumbai.[2]
Family background
Shigwan hails from a middle-class family and resides with his family, including his mother, younger brother, sister-in-law, and niece. His mother played a significant role in supporting his education and career, despite limited formal education and work experience. Her trust in Sachin's decisions contributed to his achievements.
Career and achievements
Shigwan's career is marked by his commitment to rural development and solar electrification. In 2009, he joined the Rotary club and engaged in community development initiatives in rural villages. Observing that rural students relied on kerosene lamps for studying, he initiated efforts to provide clean and reliable solar power to underserved communities. This led to the establishment of Green India Initiative Pvt. Ltd., dedicated to rural electrification through solar energy.[3]
Shigwan aims to illuminate 1000 villages by 2025 through his organization. They offer various solar solutions, including streetlights, water pump systems, water filtration systems, and solar cookers, improving rural lives.[4]
References
- ↑ Ahmad (2023-09-05). "Sachin Shigwan: The Solar Man Illuminating India's Rural Heartland". Life In Stories. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ Updeed (2023-03-07). "From Kerosene Lamps to Solar Power: Meet the Solar Man of India Lighting Up Rural Villages". UPDEED. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ Admin. "Website Green India Initiative".
- ↑ Singh, Ishwi (2023-09-08). "Solar Man of India has equipped 550 villages with solar energy". Mynation.
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