Organizations in the Program
AGA KHAN FOUNDATION/AGA KHAN RURAL SUPPORT PROGRAMME (INDIA)
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) has been implementing innovative, community-driven solutions to solve development challenges, for over 50 years. The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme, India (AKRSP (I)), AKF’s implementing partner, works on community-based natural resource management and livelihood improvement projects. In India, AKF and AKRSP (I) currently work in the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, reaching out to communities in over 2,000 villages. Interventions include various renewable energy development initiatives.
Achieved
Renewable energy projects using solar and biogas have benefited 61,000 households in 567 villages. Key projects apart from solar lighting include, nine solar mini-grids, 28 solar powered irrigation and drinking water supply systems and biogas cooking systems. Special emphasis has been given to develop entrepreneurs at the village level.
Growth Plan
Over the next 5 years, AKF/AKRSP (I) are integrating clean energy solutions for irrigation and education in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. The focus is on improvements in livelihood generation as well as the overall quality of life of the participating communities.
Key Team Member(s)
Tinni Sawhney (Chief Executive, Aga Khan Foundation India)
Apoorva Oza, Chief Executive, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme India
Head Quarters
Delhi
Website
http://www.akrspindia.org.in
http://www.akdn.org/where-we-work/south-asia/india