Energy Swaraj Yatra 2020-2030
Host the Yatra, get aware and Join Energy Swaraj Movement.
Energy Swaraj Yatra, led by Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki brings in awareness about climate change through talks, seminars, meetings and training programs, in various Organizations (academic and non-academic) and encouraging them to take actions.
Energy Swaraj Yatra
Purpose of Yatra
The Energy Swaraj Yatra, a national journey in a solar-powered bus, is the core of the Energy Swaraj Movement, aiming to unite climate change mitigation efforts. Starting in November 2020 and continuing until December 2030, this 11-year initiative seeks to create Energy Swaraj as a public movement. With only 4-5 years to limit global warming to 1.5°C, as noted by the IPCC, urgent action is needed. The Yatra will travel across India, raising awareness about energy use and its impact on climate, while promoting measurable shifts in energy habits toward a 100% solar-powered lifestyle.
About the Yatra Bus
The Energy Swaraj Yatra was launched by Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, on November 26, 2020. Dr. Chetan Singh Solanki, an IIT Bombay professor and Founder of the Energy Swaraj Foundation, has pledged to live in a solar-powered bus until 2030, traveling across the country to promote energy self-sufficiency. This solar bus, which serves as Dr. Solanki’s mobile home, is equipped for daily living, training, and demonstration, with 3.2 kW solar panels, 6 kWh battery storage, and a 3 kVA inverter powering all its facilities. While the bus engine uses diesel, the setup shows that homes or buildings can operate entirely on solar power.
Why Solar Man decided to leave home for 11 years
Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki is a Professor at the Department of Energy Science and Engineering, IIT Bombay. He is also Founder of Energy Swaraj Foundation and Brand Ambassador of Solar Energy for Govt. of MP in India. He is deeply worried by climate change and decided to take the 11 years long Energy Swaraj Yatra through a solar bus. He decided to live in a solar bus, without going home for 11 long years. He is travelling all over country, visiting various organizations, meeting various govt. and corporate officials, teachers, students, talking and making them climate and energy conscious.
Invite for Yatra
Energy Swaraj Yatra, led by Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki brings in awareness about climate change through talks, seminars, meetings and training programs, in various Organizations (academic and non-academic) and encouraging them to take actions.
Become a Volunteer
One can volunteer, wherever Energy Swaraj Yatra is visiting, either by arranging the talks at various institutes and any awareness program for climate correction or joining the yatra for a few months.
Become a Host
Any organization irrespective of Academic, Corporate, Government or NGOs can invite the Yatra and be a part of the Energy Swaraj movement for Action.
Yatra Route
Yatra Route represents the description of each day of Energy Swaraj Yatra, in which state and organization Yatra is or will be visiting, talks given by Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki, various awareness programs happening through Energy Swaraj Yatra. People can follow this Yatra Route as an information if they want to invite or take part in the Energy Swaraj Yatra.
How to Invite Yatra?
To raise awareness about climate change and inspire climate corrective actions, Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki, renowned as the "Solar Man of India" and "Solar Gandhi," is leading the 11-year Energy Swaraj Yatra aboard a solar bus that is traveling across the country. Any institution, industry, or government body has the opportunity to host the Energy Swaraj Yatra. Here are some guidelines to host yatra at your premises.
Ek Bus Ki Atmakatha - Energy Swaraj Yatra
Energy Swaraj Yatra through a solar bus is the heart of the Energy Swaraj Movement planned to combine synergies of climate change mitigation efforts. This Yatra is led by Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki, brings in awareness about climate change, travelling across the Country with Solar bus giving talks, seminars, doing meetings and training programs, in various Organizations and encouraging them to take actions.
“Solar Bus ki Atmakatha” narrates its journey and observations from various cities, expressing concern over the current climate situation. Despite people’s awareness of climate issues, the Solar Bus notes their struggle to take effective action.
Glimpses of Energy Swaraj yatra
Energy Swaraj Yatra is getting alot of support and enthusiasm from the people.
Our Sponsors
We are very grateful to our sponsors for providing us support. Their support has played a key role in spreading awareness through Energy Literacy Training.
About Founder
Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki is a distinguished educator, researcher, innovator, and a certified teacher of the Art of Living's Happiness program. Currently, he is on unpaid leave from IIT Bombay. Since November 2020, he has embarked on the Energy Swaraj Yatra, a remarkable 11-year journey aboard a solar bus, set to continue until 2030 with a pledge to not return home throughout this entire duration.
The Government of Madhya Pradesh has also honored him as the Brand Ambassador of Solar Energy. Furthermore, he is affectionately referred to as the "Solar Man of India" by renowned publications like Times of India, The Hindu, and India Today, and some even hail him as "Solar Gandhi." Embodying the principles of Mahatma Gandhi, Prof. Solanki has introduced the concept of 'Energy Swaraj' and established the Energy Swaraj Foundation (ESF) to foster energy independence globally.
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