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Sachin Yashwant Shigwan (born February 11, 1983) is an Indian social entrepreneur recognised as the "Solar Man of India" for his pioneering work in rural electrification through solar energy. He is the founder and director of Green India Initiative.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Sachin Shigwan commenced his educational journey at Sane Guruji Aarogya Mandir in Mumbai, completing his early schooling. He later pursued a degree in commerce at Mumbai University. Acknowledging the importance of social entrepreneurship, he furthered his education by obtaining an MBA in Social Entrepreneurship from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) in Mumbai.[2]
Family background[edit]
Shigwan hails from a middle-class family and resides with his family, including his mother, younger brother, sister-in-law, and niece. His mother played a significant role in supporting his education and career, despite limited formal education and work experience. Her trust in Sachin's decisions contributed to his achievements.
Career and achievements[edit]
Shigwan's career is marked by his commitment to rural development and solar electrification. In 2009, he joined the Rotary club and engaged in community development initiatives in rural villages. Observing that rural students relied on kerosene lamps for studying, he initiated efforts to provide clean and reliable solar power to underserved communities. This led to the establishment of Green India Initiative Pvt. Ltd., dedicated to rural electrification through solar energy.[3]
Shigwan aims to illuminate 1000 villages by 2025 through his organization. They offer various solar solutions, including streetlights, water pump systems, water filtration systems, and solar cookers, improving rural lives.[4]
Awards and ecognition[edit]
Shigwan's dedication to social entrepreneurship and rural development has earned him national and international recognition. Notable awards include:
| Year of Award & Recognition | Name of Awards | Awarding Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Top Most Green Leaders Award (Global) | World CSR Congress[5] |
| TEDx Speaker | TEDx BHIS Kanpur[6] | |
| 2023 | India Icon Awards | Blindwink[7] |
| India's 100 Future Leaders | GlantorX | |
| Earth Day Network Star | Earthday.org[8] | |
| Social Entrepreneur of the Year | MBANCE[9] | |
| Record holder at India's World Record | IWR Foundation[10] | |
| World Record Holder | World Book of Records, London |
References[edit]
- ^ Ahmad (2023-09-05). "Sachin Shigwan: The Solar Man Illuminating India's Rural Heartland". Life In Stories. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ Updeed (2023-03-07). "From Kerosene Lamps to Solar Power: Meet the Solar Man of India Lighting Up Rural Villages". UPDEED. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ Admin. "Website Green India Initiative".
- ^ Singh, Ishwi (2023-09-08). "Solar Man of India has equipped 550 villages with solar energy". Mynation.
- ^ "World CSR Congress | CSR Event | Awards". Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ "TEDxBHISKanpur | TED". www.ted.com. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ Blindwink (2023-04-21). "Winners of India Icon Awards 2023 announced by Blindwink".
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ Outlook (2023-06-26). "MetKonnect & TIIPS Celebrate The Success Of "MBANCE - 2023" MetKonnect Business Awards & Networking Conference For Entrepreneurs". Outlook.
- ^ RECORDS, INDIA'S WORLD. "INDIA'S WORLD RECORDS". INDIA'S WORLD RECORDS. Retrieved 2023-09-15.