Tripura’s remote Khamkasa Kami village receives solar-powered microgrid and clean drinking water facilities under the PM-DeVINE scheme. Minister Ratan Lal Nath inaugurated the renewable energy project benefiting 42 families, while 347 remote villages across the state are being connected through sustainable solar initiatives.
A remote settlement tucked deep inside the Baramura hill range of Tripura has finally stepped into a new era of development with the inauguration of a solar-powered microgrid and purified drinking water system. Khamkasa Kami village, home to around 42 families living in bamboo-thatched houses, witnessed a historic transformation on Sunday as electricity illuminated the area for the first time after sunset.
For decades, the villagers struggled without access to basic facilities such as electricity, clean drinking water, and sustainable livelihood opportunities. Due to its difficult geographical terrain and isolation, extending conventional power lines to the village remained a major challenge. However, the combined efforts of the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) and the PM-DeVINE scheme have now changed the situation significantly.
Power and Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath inaugurated the solar-powered microgrid and community-based solar purified drinking water plant in the village. As LED lights glowed across the settlement after dusk, residents celebrated the long-awaited arrival of electricity with joy and excitement.
During the inauguration, the minister personally inspected the installed electrical appliances and interacted with villagers to ensure that the system was functioning smoothly. He expressed satisfaction over the successful implementation of the renewable energy initiative and highlighted the government’s commitment to reaching remote and underserved communities.
Speaking at the event, Nath stated that Khamkasa Kami is one among 347 remote settlements in Tripura where conventional electricity supply remains difficult because of challenging terrain and geographical isolation. According to him, both the state and central governments are allocating funds under the PM-DeVINE scheme to provide sustainable power solutions to such inaccessible villages.
He said TREDA successfully installed the solar microgrid exclusively to meet the energy needs of the 42 beneficiary families residing in the South Hadrai area of the Baramura hill range. The minister further informed that more than 11,000 people across the state have already benefited from similar solar microgrid projects.
“In 347 villages, we have made similar arrangements. The total population covered under these initiatives stands at 11,933,” Nath said while addressing the gathering.
Apart from providing electricity, the project also includes a solar-powered water pump to ensure access to clean and safe drinking water for villagers. Solar street lights have also been installed throughout the settlement, improving visibility and security during nighttime.
The minister also assured support from the Agriculture Department to strengthen livelihood opportunities in the village. Responding to the grievances and suggestions raised by residents, Nath announced that officials from the department would visit the village to assess the possibility of distributing fruit saplings such as mango and jackfruit among villagers.
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Officials associated with the project described the initiative as a major step toward sustainable rural development and renewable energy expansion in Tripura’s remote hill regions. The successful implementation of the solar microgrid at Khamkasa Kami is expected to improve living standards, enhance access to essential services, and open new opportunities for the local community.
The development marks another significant milestone in Tripura’s renewable energy mission aimed at ensuring that even the most isolated settlements receive access to electricity, clean water, and improved public infrastructure through sustainable solutions.
