Energizing Livelihood: Solar Sewing Machine in Tribal Regions of Orissa
Channel: SELCO Foundation
Date: 2017-06-29

Looking at technology interventions for tailors was first taken up by Foundation in the rural areas of Karnataka, where tailors were struggling to keep up with the orders due to lack of power. The solution replaces the existing AC motor with an efficient DC motor electric and then solar powered. 

While scoping for livelihoods in the Kalahandi district, a similar issue as the one worked on in Karnataka was identified. A tailor in the region was struggling to complete his orders on time due to erratic power supply. Similar technology, that had already been proved viable for rural tailors in Karnataka was applied in the scenario.