PM Modi Praises Bihar’s ‘Solar Didi’ in Mann Ki Baat, Urges Citizens to Adopt Solar Power

Solar Energy and Rural Empowerment in India

Event: PM Modi highlighted the story of Devki Devi (“Solar Didi”) from Bihar in Mann Ki Baat (31 August 2025).

Key Points:

1. Background:
   • Devki Devi, a woman farmer, transformed her village by installing a solar-powered irrigation pump.
   • She joined a self-help group, learned about solar pumps, and implemented the technology.
2. Impact of Solar Pump:
   • Irrigates over 40 acres of farmland.
   • Benefited other farmers in her village, improving crop yields and income.
   • Promotes financial independence via digital payments (UPI).
   • Serves as a model of women empowerment and community leadership.
3. Government Encouragement:
   • PM Modi urged citizens to adopt solar energy for households, farms, and government offices.
   • Emphasized that India is blessed with solar potential (“Sun God”) and should maximize renewable energy use.
4. Broader Context:
   • Solar energy in agriculture is transforming farming, powering pumps and rice mills.
   • Highlights Atmanirbhar Bharat and clean energy adoption.
   • Connects to women empowerment, rural development, and sustainable agriculture.
5. Additional References:
   • Engineers’ Day (15 Sept): Tribute to Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.
   • Vishwakarma Jayanti (17 Sept): Government schemes supporting traditional artisans (Vishwakarma Yojana).

Significance for UPSC:

• Illustrates successful grassroots renewable energy adoption.
• Connects energy, rural empowerment, women leadership, and digital economy.
• Highlights government initiatives for sustainable development goals (SDGs): Clean energy, gender equality, and rural development.
  
  
  Updated - 1 September, 2025 1:55 PM | https://krishijagran.com/