Indian community lights up Ghanaian villages with solar streetlights for Diwali

The Indian community in Ghana has partnered with Ghanaian philanthropists to sponsor the installation of solar streetlights in several villages across the country.

The project is part of the celebrations for Diwali, the Indian festival of lights.

Led by IPMC Chairman Amar Deep Singh Hari, the initiative has received support from several businesses, including Nankani & Hagan, M&G Pharmaceuticals, Kane-Em Industries, DPS Group, Poly Group, Link@, Moti Mahal Restaurant, RSKC Foundation, and Tropical Cables, among others.

Some of the villages that have benefited from the project include Dondoli, Kumbienhe, and Kabanya in Central Wa; Brada and Tornu in North Dayi; Kusele, Vapour, Tuopare, Puffien, and Ketuo in Nandom; as well as several villages in the South Tongu constituency.

Each village received multiple solar streetlights, including poles, mounting brackets, 300-watt LED lights with battery fixtures, and remote controls.

Chairman Amardeep Singh Hari stated that the first phase of the project targets 500 villages at an estimated cost of GH¢7.5 million. The initiative aims to improve safety, stimulate economic activity, and facilitate nighttime study in the beneficiary communities.

“The Diwali festival celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil,” he said.

“By providing these solar streetlights in different villages, we are not only banishing darkness but also hoping to stimulate the economy and improve living standards.”

Hari expressed appreciation to members of the Indian community and his Ghanaian partners who have contributed to the project and encouraged others to join the effort.

Meanwhile, Members of Parliament Maxwell Lutukor (South Tongu), Richard Kuuire (Nandom), and Jocelyn Tetteh (North Dayi) expressed gratitude for the initiative.

“The people are truly happy and grateful for these streetlights. Their lives no longer come to a standstill after sunset, and now they can work, study, and even socialise at night. These are conveniences we often take for granted in the cities, but for those without even one streetlight, the value is immense,” Hon. Maxwell Lutukor said.

Richard Kuuire added, “My heartfelt thanks to IPMC and the Indian community in Ghana. I hope more Ghanaian philanthropists will contribute to expand this initiative to many more villages across all regions.”