The Himalayan Bank Limited, in collaboration with the Winrock International, Alternative Energy Promotion Center and Janachetana Commercial Agriculture Alliance, launched recently a Solar Powered Energy Production System in Silinge, Kakada VDC, Ward No.1 of Makawanpur District, mainly inhabited by the highly deprived Chepang community.


Ashok SJB Rana, chief executive officer of the Himalayan Bank Limited, inaugurated the solar energy powered lights in Silinge. The solar power will help the community light their homes, use FM services and charge their mobile phones.