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[email protected] Cover Image: © Vivek M. / Greenpeace A woman at Dharnai Tolla works in a fields. A solar-powered micro-grid is now supplying electricity to the village. June 2019 Printed on 100% recycled paper p. 03 1. Solarisation of Agriculture p. 07 India’s Solar Policy Framework p. 09 Experience So Far 3.1 Momentum for Clean Air 3.2 Airpocalypse II 3.3 Greenpeace India and Citizens for Clean Air: Reckoner p. 13 4. Phasing Out Coal: Necessary and financially feasible 4.1 Coal and Climate Change 4.2 Let’s Stand Up for Clean Energy p. 15 5. Delivering on Sun for Renewable Energy RE for India p. 16 6. Living Soils for Sustainable Livelihoods Kedia Shows the Way p. 17 7. Celeb Engagement Setting a Green Trend 7.1 Ambassador of Hopes 7.2 Rainbow Warrior p. 19 8. Mobilisation: Go Spread the Word p. 21 9. Communications and Media: The Good Word p. 23 Table of 10. In Support of Greenpeace Fundraising: The Impact p. 24 Contents11. How Greenpeace India utilised its funds Solar Powered Street Light in Dharnai Village in India © Subrata Biswas / Greenpeace 03 Solarisation of Agriculture Agriculture is a power intensive sector and farmers 6RODULUULJDWLRQLVDFUXFLDOSDUWRI,QGLD·VHIIRUWVWR predominantly rely on diesel and electric pumps for transform towards renewable energy and achieving irrigation.