Overview
- During his monthly radio address, the prime minister praised grassroots efforts in Manipur, citing a local campaign that installed solar panels and brought power to hundreds of homes.
- He said the initiative now supplies many health centres with solar power and has supported livelihoods for women, fishermen and artisans.
- Modi tied the story to the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, saying families can receive about Rs 75,000–80,000 to install rooftop solar systems.
- He also spotlighted Margaret Ramtharsiem of Churachandpur, who runs a handicrafts unit employing more than 50 people, and Chokhone Krichena of Senapati, who advanced floriculture links to outside markets.
- Reports differed on the solar campaigner’s name, identifying him as either Moirangthem Seth or Shriram Moirangthem.