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Solar Charkha: Clean-Energy Spinning Technology for Rural Livelihoods

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The Solar Charkha is a drudgery-reducing, energy-efficient spinning technology designed to enhance productivity and income for rural artisans, especially women and youth. Developed under MSME and KVIC initiatives, it supports sustainable yarn production through solar power and links to programmes like Solar Vastra, Khadi Mark, and PMEGP for enterprise development.

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    TRL

  • 6

    Number of units currently deployed

  • 15

    No. of days or hours of training required

Key Features

  • Clean-energy, maintenance-friendly solar spinning system.
  • Eligible for PMEGP support and KVIC certification (Khadi Mark).
  • Produces yarn compatible with Solar Vastra value chain.

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Mr. Deep Verma

Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization MGIRI, Maganwadi, Wardha

Email: deepvijayvarma[at]gmail[dot]com
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