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Aizawl: Six villages surrounding the Dampa Tiger Reserve in Mizoram now feature solar-powered mobile charging stations. Workers installed the units to provide electricity during frequent power outages. These stations promote renewable energy use in remote, forest-fringe regions.
The official launch occurred September 8 in Damparengpui. A stakeholder meeting marked the event. H.T. Lalremsanga, Head of the Department of Zoology at Mizoram University, led the inauguration. He was joined by Aaranyak Assistant Director Dipankar Lahkar, BSF officer V.L.K. Vaiphei, and local village leaders. About 100 people attended the ceremony, including researchers, school staff, and community members.
Lalremsanga noted the region holds significant ecotourism potential because of its natural beauty. He encouraged residents to merge conservation efforts with sustainable income sources. "The region's abundant sunlight makes solar power a practical and sustainable option for rural communities," he stated.
Damparengpui village council president Lalrinkimi Apeto welcomed the technology. She said the charging stations would be "particularly useful during power cuts and emergencies." Apeto also noted that the project helps address economic hardships. Families often rely heavily on forest resources for survival, but better services could reduce that pressure.
Aaranyak organized the rollout in partnership with Conservation Mizoram and the state Department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. Several community groups helped, including the Young Mizo Association, Young Chakma Association, Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl, and Chakma Mahila Samity. Aaranyak Liaison Officer C. Vanlalrema chaired the session, with Joyason Chakma providing the technical guidance.
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