In a significant initiative celebrating the solarisation of 325 public health facilities across 12 districts in Nagaland, SELCO Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland, organised an event, “Climate Smart Nagaland: Health and Livelihoods” in Kohima on Thursday.
Addressing the gathering, Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister T. R. Zeliang said the importance of sustainable energy has become more relevant than ever, with decentralised renewable energy emerging as a key driver of inclusive development. He stated that such initiatives help bridge socio-economic disparities, strengthen climate resilience, and reduce poverty among vulnerable and marginalized communities.
He further said that the partnership with SELCO Foundation is focused on building an end-user-centric ecosystem that integrates clean energy solutions to uplift underserved populations. The initiative, he noted, demonstrates practical and actionable ways in which renewable energy can improve healthcare infrastructure, ensure uninterrupted services in remote locations, and create long-term social and economic impact across the state.
Dr Harish Hande, CEO, SELCO Foundation, highlighted how decentralized renewable energy is transforming healthcare delivery in remote areas while promoting climate-resilient development and sustainable livelihoods. Earlier, the Nagaland Government and SELCO Foundation launched the E4H (Energy for Health) Nagaland Programme.
