Volume 6. Issue 2. February 2012 Rs. 25/-
THE
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n India, about 63% of the total rural households do not have electricity and use kerosene for lighting. This not only causes a substantial amount of pollution, but also invites several health risks to users, which include respiratory, visual and nervous system disorders. Injuries caused by fires, property damage and even deaths increase due to the volatile nature of kerosene Urban areas in the country that are connected to electricity grids too face frequent power outages making it difficult for people to work, study and do their other daily chores smoothly.
Lighting Up A Million Lives EuroDiya, a new range of solar lamps launched by Eureka Forbes is a judicious balance between sustainability and affordability; it reduces our dependence on the electrical grid and compensates for the power woes of every Indian.
The Eurodiya range is available in three broad categories - bulbs, lanterns and torches with a price range from Rs. 599 to Rs. 2,499
Keeping these factors in mind, Eureka Forbes, one of the largest water purification companies in India, has entered the solar energy products market with the introduction of a new brand - ‘EuroDiya.’ This collection comprises of a new range of solar lamps which enables a balance between sustainability and affordability. The solar lamps are available in three broad categories - bulbs, lanterns and torches and the price range of these products begins from Rs. 599 to Rs. 2,499 based on its model and features. Eureka Forbes has tied up with US based Nokero to bring its one-of-a-kind, cost effective, environmentally friendly and technologically advanced solar continued on page 2