Tata Power announced installation of solar powered street lights in the nearby villages of Nanikhakar, Modhva, Tragadi and Gundiyali in Mandvi Taluka under project 'Surya Prakash'.
 
"Villagers near the plant used to face a problem of mobility at night as they don’t have street lights in the village area. Common area lighting was one of the needs identified during the company's meetings with the community, Sarpanches and village opinion leaders. After consultation, 40 solar street lights in partnership with Tata Power Community Development Trust (TPCDT) were installed in the villages. The solar street lights are designed by Tata Power Solar Systems and are cost-effective as they require lesser maintenance compared to conventional street lights," the company said.
 
Anil Sardana, managing director, Tata Power said, "It is Tata Power's endeavour to improve the quality of life of its communities. This initiative enables us to light up lives through the use of renewable energy sources such as solar power. These measures are a part of the company's sustainability agenda and are a step forward towards achieving a greener environment. We believe in making solar energy accessible and affordable to everyone, especially to those who do not have access to electricity."

Shares of the company declined Rs 3.95, or 4.71%, to trade at Rs 79.95. The total volume of shares traded was 376,217 at the BSE (12.34 p.m., Wednesday).