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Residential Training Programme Decentralised Renewable Energy: For Rural Development

There exists strong synergy between renewable energy (RE) and rural development in India. Rapid economic development is leading to increase in electricity demand which is impacting power generation and infrastructure growth. The scope of increased energy services in household end-use can promote development, especially in terms of increased per capita income. With nearly 65 per cent of population residing in rural areas and 47 per cent dependent solely on agriculture for livelihoods, the scope of DRE in promoting development services in the rural economy is huge. Rural electrification with RE can aid in regional economic development by increasing non-farm employment, ensuring social welfare, improving public service quality and increasing electricity reliability and stability -- while simultaneously creating jobs in the green economy.

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is inviting applications for a three-day residential training programme -- DRE for Rural Development. This programme will equip grassroots organizations with the skills to understand the challenges, techno-economic feasibility, and financial viability of DRE systems. It will also guide policymakers and CSOs on current implementation hurdles and help tailor suitable solutions.

WHAT THE COURSE WILL COVER

  • Scope and opportunity in DRE-led rural development: Current programmes, schemes and policies in the DRE sector
  • DRE-led solutions for irrigation, livelihood generation, skilling and employment particularly for women and marginalized communities
  • Designing DRE resource assessments for various end-use sectors in rural contexts – develop and understanding of agro-photovoltaic systems and hybrid configurations for farm development services
  • Real world case studies and exercises
  • Exposure site visit to understand current DRE applications.

Note: Registration is not a guarantee of acceptance of admission in the training programme. The programme has limited seats, so please apply well in time.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT

ARVIND POSWAL
Programme Officer
Renewable Energy Unit, CSE
Mobile: +91  8882437260
Email: arvind.poswal@cseindia.org

 

 

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Course fees
Rs 28,000
(Fully sponsored by CSE for government officials, representatives from state government departments and non-profit research institutes, with scholarships available for the rest)

*Course fee includes charges for tuition, expert lecture sessions, training materials, boarding and lodging, site visit and transport from New Delhi to AAETI and back.
*Cost of travel to Delhi from home destinations and back is to be borne by the participant/trainee or by the nominating authority
Who Can Apply
Officials and representatives from state energy departments, state nodal agencies, rural development agencies, rural panchayati raj departments, civil society groups working in rural and farm-level development, and practitioners in rural enterprises and related agencies. Think-tanks and entrepreneurs in energy-agro ecosystem.

Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Training Methodology
Classroom lectures, groups-based case studies and exercises, expert discussions and field exposure visits.
Participants who complete the training will be awarded a ‘Certificate of Completion’ by CSE.
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