Solar light at Mawlynnong village

SHILLONG: A historic moment for Mawlynnong village when 30 solar street lights are glowing at the same time. The project which has come up at the initiative of the Community & Rural Development Department is partnered by Infrastructure Development Finance Company Foundation (IDFC) as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding support was inaugurated on Saturday at dusk. Present at the inaugural programme was Cherian Thomas, President IDFC Foundation, New Delhi, RM Mishra Development Commissioner, Meghalaya, T Lyngwa, Director, SIRD and Banteilang Rumnong, Dy Director, SIRD who chaired the meeting and members of the Mawlynnong village. KN Kumar, Principal Secretary C&RD, inaugurated the solar lights.
It is learnt the solar lights will switch on and off depending upon the ambient light conditions. This is another investment in the Cleanest Village in Asia.