Affordable Pay-As-You-Go Solar Power for India's Energy-Poor Homes Read more about Affordable Pay-As-You-Go Solar Power for India's Energy-Poor Homes Seventy-five (75) million households in India lack access to energy, while another 80 million are under-served. This situation has pushed many people to use expensive and hazardous means to light up their homes. Households spend half of their incomes on kerosene, charcoal, firewood, paraffin, candles, and disposable batteries for lighting and energy needs.
Decentralization and Local Governance Reforms in South Asia: An Overview Read more about Decentralization and Local Governance Reforms in South Asia: An Overview This presentation shares the key features of decentralized governance in South Asia. The fiscal decentralization framework used in the region is explained. It also includes a discussion of the issues and challenges encountered and suggested ways in moving forward.
Developments in Precision Agriculture Use in Asia Read more about Developments in Precision Agriculture Use in Asia This paper examines the costs and benefits of laser land leveling in Southeast Pakistan and Northwest India. It discusses the investment model that supports adoption of the technology at the farm level. The use of optical sensors to monitor the normalized difference vegetation index for individual crops is also explored.
Developments in Precision Agriculture Use in Asia Read more about Developments in Precision Agriculture Use in Asia This presentation examines the costs and benefits of laser land leveling in Southeast Pakistan and Northwest India. It discusses the investment model that supports adoption of the technology at the farm level. The use of optical sensors to monitor the normalized difference vegetation index for individual crops is also explored.
Challenges and Opportunities for Skills Development in South Asia Read more about Challenges and Opportunities for Skills Development in South Asia Explore the potential of skills development. The presentation shares the characteristics of technical and vocational education and training programs in South Asia. It also discusses the Road Map for Skills Development in the region.
Smart Grid in South Asia Read more about Smart Grid in South Asia This presentation discusses the different types of smart grid that reportedly lead to smarter operation. The smart grid system in Puducherry, India, and microgrid project in Maldives, are used as case examples. Findings from smart grid projects in Nepal and Sri Lanka are also shared.