Promotion of Clean Energy Solutions
Advancing Clean Energy for Sustainable Rural Development
LEADS promotes clean and renewable energy solutions to improve health, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability in rural and tribal communities. By expanding access to affordable energy technologies and strengthening local entrepreneurship, the programme reduces dependence on traditional fuels while creating greener and more resilient communities.
Key Focus Areas
• Solar energy and decentralized renewable solutions
• Energy-efficient cookstoves and biomass technologies
• Biogas and clean cooking solutions
• Green entrepreneurship and skill development
• Community awareness and behaviour change
• Partnerships with government, CSR and financial institutions
Impact at a Glance
Promotion of clean energy solutions across rural and tribal Jharkhand
20 Green Entrepreneurs supported through seed funding
Local capacity developed for installation, repair and maintenance of renewable energy systems
Improved energy access, reduced carbon emissions and strengthened green livelihoods
RACE – Rural Access to Clean Energy
Strengthening Energy Access through Partnerships and Community Action
RACE is LEADS’ flagship clean energy initiative that promotes equitable access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions for rural and tribal communities. Supported by the European Union and implemented in partnership with World Vision India and Vikas Bharti, the programme combines policy advocacy, institutional strengthening, entrepreneurship, and community engagement to accelerate Jharkhand’s clean energy transition.
Key Focus Areas
• Strengthening Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
• Clean energy policy advocacy
• Rural clean energy entrepreneurship
• Capacity building of local institutions
• Multi-stakeholder partnerships
• Community participation in energy governance
Impact at a Glance
Implemented across 2,000 villages
Covering 24 blocks in 4 districts of Jharkhand
Reaching a population of over 2.1 million people
50 Civil Society Organizations strengthened to advance clean energy advocacy
Intensive-Extensive Project Area and Project Implementing Partners
| S.No | Partners | District | Blocks | Intensive Block | No. of Intensive villages | No. of Extensive villages | Total population |
| 1 | World Vision | Ranchi | Namkom, Angara, Kanke, Ormanjhi, Bundu, Tamar | Namkom | 82 | 507 | 689918 |
| 2 | LEADS | Khunti | Murhu, Karra, Torpa, Rania, Khuti, Arki | Murhu | 141 | 606 | 397315 |
| 3 | Vikas Bharti | Gumla | Bishunpur, Sisai, Ghaghra, Gumla, Raidih, Bharno | Bishunpur | 68 | 361 | 611933 |
| 4 | LEADS | Simdega | Kolebira, Kersai, Thethaitang, Jaldega, Bano, Simdega | Kolebira | 52 | 296 | 414928 |
| Total | 343 | 1770 | 2114094 |
Clean Energy Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Building Rural Enterprises for a Greener Future
LEADS promotes clean energy entrepreneurship by developing local skills, supporting innovation, and strengthening rural enterprises that deliver sustainable energy solutions. Through training, technology demonstrations, business incubation, and community engagement, the initiative creates green employment opportunities while improving access to clean energy technologies.
Key Focus Areas
• Nodal Manufacturing and Skill Training Centres
• Solar panel and clean energy technology promotion
• Green Business Challenge (GBC)
• Rural youth skill development
• Mobile awareness and demonstration campaigns
• Digital tools for clean energy adoption
Impact at a Glance
20 young entrepreneurs supported through Green Business Challenge
Skill development on renewable energy technologies for rural youth
Village, Block, District and State Clean Energy Forums established
Enhanced awareness, entrepreneurship and adoption of clean energy solutions across Jharkhand
