Under the guidance of Defence Minister Rajnath
Singh Ji, the collaboration advances safety, mobility and livelihoods
New Delhi, 15 December 2025 : In line with its #BrighterLivesBetterWorld vision, Signify, the world leader in lighting,
announces the street LEDification of 100 villages along the Indo–Nepal border,
in collaboration with Tarq Foundation. This transformative initiative is
being undertaken under the guidance of Shri Rajnath Singh Ji, Hon’ble
Defence Minister of India, whose vision for safer, empowered, and
better-connected border communities anchors this effort.
Stretching across 1700 km, the Indo–Nepal border is
home to resilient and vibrant communities whose daily lives often unfold
against infrastructural and safety-related constraints. Limited street lighting
has long impacted mobility, economic activity, and community safety after dusk.
The introduction of energy-efficient LED streetlights across these villages
marks a significant step towards addressing these ground realities, creating
safer evenings, supporting local livelihoods, and promoting stronger community
networks.
Mr. Nikhil Gupta, Head of Marketing, Strategy,
Govt. Affairs & CSR – Signify, Greater India said, “At Signify, we believe in bringing the best of
innovations to the communities across India, through our Har Gaon Roshan CSR
initiative. Through this initiative, we aim to bring long-term safety,
sustainability, and confidence to border communities. This partnership reflects
our commitment to using light to positively impact lives in India, fostering
sustainable growth and community empowerment.”
Building on this vision, the project has been designed
to meet practical ground-level needs. Each village was identified
based on community input, footfall patterns, and specific safety
concerns.
Manoviraj Singh and Lakshana Asthana, Founding
Partners at Tarq Foundation, stated, “Real
development starts by listening to the people it is meant to serve. Border
communities have their own unique rhythms: evening markets, long walks home
from school, and the daily movement of women whose sense of safety is directly
shaped by how well-lit their surroundings are. This initiative responds to
these lived realities. In these villages, light is not symbolic; it is
practical, protective, and deeply empowering.”
The LED streetlighting of 100 Indo–Nepal border
villages stand as a significant milestone in improving rural safety and
community well-being. The partnership reinforces a long-term commitment to
building resilient border communities.
