SCHOLARLAB FOUNDATION

Project Details

21 September, 2025 Published By: Dr. Bipul Krishna Saha

Micro Economic Centre - Stitching Machine by Solar Energy

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Micro Economic Centre - Stitching Machine by Solar Energy

Scholar Lab Foundation aims to establish two Micro Economic Centres powered by solar energy, each equipped with 50 stitching machines. This initiative is designed to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for 100 or more tribal women in the Scheduled Tribe villages of Ajodhya Hills, Purulia District, West Bengal.

Each centre will provide an 8-hour running capacity for the machines, organized into two shifts of 4 hours each, ensuring wider participation and productivity. By adopting clean energy for operations, the project promotes both women’s empowerment and environmental sustainability.

The concept was earlier introduced in a GIZ-sponsored program in West Bengal and witnessed significant success, proving its economic and social viability. Scholar Lab Foundation now seeks to replicate and scale this transformative model.

  • Challenge of Tribal Livelihoods: Women in tribal villages often lack access to reliable job opportunities and income-generating activities. This leads to economic vulnerability and social marginalization.
  • Solar-Powered Stitching Centres: Each centre will host 50 stitching machines powered by solar energy, ensuring sustainable and uninterrupted operations while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
  • Women Empowerment: The centres will provide livelihood opportunities to 100 tribal women, equipping them with skills, employment, and a path to economic independence.
  • Proven Model: The initiative builds on the successful implementation of a similar program sponsored by GIZ in West Bengal, validating its effectiveness and scalability.

Project Goal

To create sustainable livelihoods for tribal women through the establishment of solar-powered stitching centres, fostering women’s empowerment, clean energy adoption, and community development.

Call for Support

We invite government agencies, CSR partners, NGOs, and impact investors to collaborate with Scholar Lab Foundation in scaling this model. Together, we can provide dignified employment, strengthen tribal communities, and promote clean energy-based economic growth.

Micro Economic Centre - Stitching Machine by Solar Energy

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