The Indian Army, through the Trishakti Corps, has inaugurated a 10 kW solar power plant in Muguthang village, situated at roughly 15,000 feet near the India-China border in North Sikkim. This project is part of the Government of India’s Vibrant Villages Programme, aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents in remote border regions. The plant has ensured a reliable electricity supply to all households in Muguthang, which has facilitated year-round habitation, improved night-time safety, enhanced connectivity, and eliminated the necessity for seasonal migration during harsh winters. Muguthang is home to a mere 32 residents from ten families, who traditionally faced challenges due to unreliable power sources, forcing them to depend on small personal solar panels and migrate for up to six months annually, leaving their homes and livestock behind. In response to these hardships, the Trishakti Corps collaborated closely with the local community to implement a sustainable energy solution aimed at basic electrification, resulting in notable improvements in living conditions and overall community well-being. During the inauguration, an Indian Army officer emphasized the importance of providing essential services in remote border areas for national resilience and stated, “This solar power project will help the people of Muguthang live safely and with dignity throughout the year.” This initiative underscores the Indian Army’s dedication to inclusive development, the strengthening of civil-military relations, and the support of resilient border communities.
Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps Establishes 10 kW Solar Power Plant at Muguthang Village, North Sikkim
