Tag: grassroots innovation

16-Year-Old Varija Daga from Ahmedabad Challenges Gender Norms Through “SheCanFix” Initiative

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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 25: In a powerful example of youth-led social innovation, 16-year-old Varija Daga from Ahmedabad is reshaping the narrative around women’s empowerment through her initiative SheCanFix — a pioneering program designed to equip women with technical skills traditionally dominated by men. At an age when most teenagers are still exploring their paths, Varija Daga has already launched a […]

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Green India Initiative and The Solar Man of India Receive Bharat Pratibha Samman 2025 for Transformative Work in Rural Electrification and Sustainability

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New Delhi, September 13, 2025 – In a ceremony marked by pride and purpose, Green India Initiative Pvt. Ltd. and its founder Dr. Sachin Y. Shigwan, known nationally as The Solar Man of India, were awarded the Bharat Pratibha Samman 2025 for their groundbreaking work in rural electrification and clean energy adoption across India. Held […]

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