Women, Energy Justice and Community Radio: Harmonizing the Wavelength

In this article the author discussed about the unique accomplishment of a project implemented by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) with support from Innovate UK in 2021. The project successfully addressed the tripartite challenges related to energy access, gender empowerment and just transitions in Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand. The project involved launching various renewable energy-based technologies, one being the installation of solar PV system to support the operation of the Kumaon Vani - 90.4 MHz. This unique community radio station was established by TERI in 2010 to facilitate a dynamic platform for deliberations on sustainability issues in this agrarian community. The radio programme is highly popular in the region with active participation from both men and women alike. This entire activity subtly contributed to the larger goals of the just transition movement while ensuring sustainable energy supply for the radio station.