🌟 17‑Year‑Old’s Solar Mill Initiative Lights Up Rural India
Meet Aayan Chopra, a 17-year-old from Gurugram, Haryana, whose passion for clean energy sparked a real change in rural communities.
- What he did: Aayan launched Project Surya Chakra, installing solar-powered flour mills (“atta chakkis”) in villages across Uttar Pradesh and Varanasi (thebetterindia.com).
- Why it matters:
- Faster & cheaper: These mills slash work time by half and save workers around ₹25,000 per month on diesel (thebetterindia.com).
- Quieter & cleaner: No more noisy generators—families regain peace, and children can focus better (thebetterindia.com).
- Growing impact: By mid‑2024, Aayan had empowered 15 mills, with plans to expand further (thebetterindia.com).
“It’s not just about clean energy… it’s about dignity, ease, and pride for rural workers.” — Aayan Chopra (thebetterindia.com)
🔍 Why It’s a Good Scoop
- Youth-led innovation: Proving impact isn’t age-dependent.
- Sustainable change: Solar mills generate environmental, economic, and social benefits.
- Scalable model: Ready to transform more villages across India.
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