Ray of Hope

“our project is called the sun pedal ride. The idea is to spread awareness about solar energy,” says Sushil. Their auto rickshaw – provided by volta automotive, a Bengaluru – based company that manufactures and deals with.

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The 80-year-old roasts corn with a solar-powered fan, much to the amusement of people in front of Bengaluru’s State Legislative Assembly

Selco foundation, operating from JP Nagar, spotted Selvamma feverishly flapping a hand-held palmyra fan while grilling corn on a sunny afternoon. The device is said to cost Rs. 12,000.