Environmental research

Project objectives: To promote alternate lighting solutions to the fishermen community of Taulka Jati. Mobilization, awareness and capacity building of target communities about usefulness and household applications of solar energy. Activities to be carried out under project: Selection of the poor of the poorest beneficiaries in Taluka Jati Procurement of 200 solar lanterns Procurement of 205 solar torch to be given to the poor fishermen boat owners Procurement and installation of 4 units of solar street lights 0f 36 watts with LED lights Mobilizing and sensitizing the selected beneficiaries for the best use of the solar equipments provided to them as eco friendly asset. Project inauguration ceremony Organize distribution ceremony of Solar lanterns, Solar torch to the identified beneficiaries. Organize inauguration ceremony of the project. Beneficiaries selection from the target area with the beneficiaries selection parameters developed to benefit most deprived fishermen. Organizing awareness session, meetings with the community to sensitize them towards sustainable use of energy Coordination and partnership with Village Friends Organization Islamabad 5 Eco friendly CBOs will be formed and strengthen in the target area. Printing informative and communication material and installation of signboards Hiring project staff. Establishing Project Office at Taulka Jati Purchasing furniture and fixtures Reporting and monitoring Final evaluation of the project Project stakeholders and beneficiaries: Direct beneficiaries of the Fisherman boat owners of Taulka Jati Fishermen Community of Taulka Jati BASF District Government Thatta Local activists and NGOs of the area UNDP GEF Small Grants Program Anticipated output of project: Expected Output Alternate energy is promoted in the targeted area Community is fully aware and sensitized towards eco-friendly alternate energy products by the best utilization of solar lights. Replication possibilities for nearby areas through people to people contact and wider awareness and adoption of environmental friendly energy systems. Reduced household expenditures incurred on the lighting Creating demand for environmental friendly energy in the country; 400 families have complete access to safe solar-run-lantern, torch and street light. 5 eco friendly CBOs established and become self sustained to work for natural resources management in the target area.

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