Guwahati, India – February 2016 – Bosco Reach Out, the social development office of Salesian Province of Guwahati, decided to adopt several villages in the state of Assam and distribute hi-tech solar lamps to the villagers not only to dispel darkness but also as a tool to achieve 100% literacy, economic well-being, good health and connectivity. Salesians distributed 157 solar lanterns in two non-electrified villages in Rongjuli block of Goalpara district of Assam on 3 February as the first phase of the project. Next, they will distribute the lamps among 1,000 families in 19 villages in Baksa and Karbi Anglong districts of Assam.
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