Ms. Shreya Guha, Additional Chief Secretary, Rural Development Department, Government of Rajasthan, visited Barefoot College, Tilonia (Ajmer) today. During the visit, she reviewed the institution’s ongoing rural development initiatives with a special focus on the Solar Didi Training Programme, a flagship initiative aimed at building technical capacities of rural women through hands-on learning.
The trainees interacted with the visiting dignitary and demonstrated their understanding of solar technologies, reflecting the effectiveness of the programme’s practical, community-centric approach.
Ms. Guha appreciated the programme’s transformative impact on women’s livelihoods and leadership at the grassroots level. She also congratulated the trainees on the Solar Didi Training Programme being featured on the cover of India Today magazine, recognising it as a model of women-led sustainable development.
The visit concluded with an interaction and tour of various institutional units showcasing innovation in nutrition, sanitation, waste management, and rural livelihoods.
