{"id":7881,"date":"2025-09-23T15:49:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T10:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/gsa\/annual-meeting\/?post_type=team&#038;p=7881"},"modified":"2025-09-23T15:49:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T10:19:03","slug":"dr-sachin-shingwan","status":"publish","type":"team","link":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/gsa\/annual-meeting\/team\/dr-sachin-shingwan\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr Sachin Shingwan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Sachin Shigwan \u2013 The Solar Man of India<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Sachin Shigwan, fondly known as <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Solar Man of India<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is a pioneering social entrepreneur and the Founder &amp; Director of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Green India Initiative Pvt. Ltd.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> With a vision to transform rural India through sustainable energy, he has electrified over <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1000 villages till August 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, impacting the lives of more than <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">one lakh fifty thousand beneficiaries<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> across the nation. His exemplary efforts have earned him prestigious recognition from the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">World Book of Records, London<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, along with several other national and international accolades.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Shigwan\u2019s journey began more than a decade ago, fuelled by a deep commitment to environmental sustainability and social equity. Through Green India Initiative, he has introduced innovative solar-powered solutions such as <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">home-lighting systems, micro-grids, solar water pumps, and electrified healthcare facilities and schools<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, enabling rural communities to access reliable, clean, and affordable energy. His ambitious mission aims to electrify <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10,000 villages by 2035<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a testament to his determination to bridge the rural-urban energy divide.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What sets Dr. Shigwan apart is his adaptability and sensitivity to the unique challenges of each community. Whether working in harsh terrains or remote villages, his team has successfully implemented solar projects that directly enhance livelihoods, education, and healthcare. Beyond electrification, he is also passionate about <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">spreading awareness<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on renewable energy. Through interactive workshops with youth, school children, and corporate professionals, he advocates for a greener, more sustainable India.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recognized as <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social Entrepreneur of the Year<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">record holder in the India Book of Records<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and a trusted <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CSR consultant<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Dr. Shigwan continues to inspire countless individuals. His unwavering dedication proves that renewable energy is not just a technological solution but a powerful tool for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">social transformation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. With his leadership, the dream of an illuminated and sustainable rural India is steadily becoming a reality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7882,"menu_order":2,"template":"","team_designation":[],"team_department":[48],"class_list":["post-7881","team","type-team","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","team_department-startup-forum-2025"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/gsa\/annual-meeting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team\/7881","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/gsa\/annual-meeting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/gsa\/annual-meeting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/team"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/gsa\/annual-meeting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/gsa\/annual-meeting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7882"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/gsa\/annual-meeting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7881"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"team_designation","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/gsa\/annual-meeting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team_designation?post=7881"},{"taxonomy":"team_department","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/gsa\/annual-meeting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team_department?post=7881"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}