Rays of light and hope

An energy start-up aims to provide a sustainable power solution to rural consumers

- DAKSHIANI PALICHA

UNTIL TWO years ago, Jaynath Kumar Prajapathi was forced to wrap up business at his tea and samosa stall at the Khuthan vegetable market in Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh soon after sundown. Although this risked the loss of several customers, inadequate electricity supply and frequent power outages made it difficult for him to operate in the evenings. To change this, Prajapathi installed Doorastha Analytics Private Limited ₹s Intelligent Laghu Urja Mapan Yantra (iLUMY). The mechanism offers 24-hour energy supply, allowing vendors like Prajapathi to stay open for business longer. He has since retired and let his son, Sushil, take over the now booming stall.