Mrida

In numerous rural villages, the absence of sufficient community lighting is a prevalent issue. However, the introduction of Solar LED Streetlights has proven to be a transformative solution, enhancing both roadside and personal safety. These solar-powered lights enable villagers to navigate through the night safely and comfortably, while also encouraging them to participate in community activities during the evenings.
To ensure the long-term functionality of the lights, villagers are provided with comprehensive training on proper maintenance and upkeep procedures.

Over 200 million Indians lack electricity access, relying on toxic and environmentally unfriendly kerosene and biomass lighting. Mrida's 250 Watt DC Micro grid offers two LED bulbs and a mobile charging point for 25-30 rural households, rapidly transforming lives. Local Village Development Committees operate the grids, collecting monthly rent and utilizing funds for further development initiatives, ensuring long-term sustainability. The cost savings from kerosene and additional income generated by electrification outweigh the fees, making this initiative economically advantageous for villagers.

Agriculture is a crucial part of India's economy, supporting over 58% of rural households. To elevate villages, various initiatives like soil testing, seed selection, farmer counseling, vegetable cultivation, and agricultural yield improvement are undertaken. Activities such as beekeeping and mushroom cultivation offer additional income opportunities for farmers. Regular training programs are conducted to guide villagers, reducing input costs and increasing crop yield. A comprehensive agriculture baseline survey is conducted to measure the impact of these initiatives and facilitate their successful implementation.

Mrida Renergy engages in comprehensive rural development CSR initiatives for corporate groups. These interventions include improved cultivation, irrigation techniques, and skill development to enhance crop productivity. The Mrida team provides training, logistics, supply chain inputs, and institutional support, fostering new businesses and sustainable livelihoods through entrepreneurship. Market linkages are established to ensure the success and long-term impact of these initiatives.

The E-Hub is a groundbreaking initiative for MPowered Villages, offering education, entertainment, and e-commerce services. It provides Wi-Fi, Internet access, collaboration space, online Government documentation, e-ticketing, and entertainment for villagers. Additionally, it supplements classroom learning with engaging software covering English, Hindi, Science, and Math, encompassing the entire school curriculum. Participants can develop basic computer skills as well. The E-Hub includes a 250 Watt solar-powered setup with a tablet, HD projector, laptop, color printer, and educational software. After successful installation, Mrida experts train a Village Level Entrepreneur (VLE) to manage and maintain the E-Hub, providing income for the VLE and services for the village.

Mrida Greens & Development Pvt. Ltd. facilitates the cultivation and socially responsible procurement of high-value crops, plants, and herbs, providing income enhancement opportunities for farmers. Through field programs and expertise, it introduces modern practices to aid farmers' overall development. The focus is on establishing long-term associations with suppliers, partners, and customers, emphasizing product development, quality optimization, and value addition. A well-equipped processing unit in Umbergaon, Gujarat extracts plants and herbs following Good Manufacturing Practices. It delivers highly nutritious agricultural products, including Aloe Vera, Morinda Citrifolia, Amla, and Shatavri extracts. The sourcing is mainly from Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir prioritizes environmental and social responsibility, supporting social uplift by connecting farmers and collectors to a sustainable consumer base.

Mrida's "Earthspired" initiative aims to create markets for natural and wholesome food products, empowering small and marginal farmers while offering livelihood opportunities for women to ensure income security and foster sustainable growth. The product line "MORE MILLETS, MORE HEALTH" includes a variety of nutritious millet and amaranth-based flours, cookies, and snacks.