Porsche, in collaboration with Liter of Light, an NGO, has brightened the homes of rural villagers in Maharashtra and Gujarat this Diwali by distributing 1,963 solar-powered lamps. Reportedly, these lamps were handcrafted by previously unemployed women in Mumbai as part of an initiative to empower communities and promote sustainability. Before their distribution, the lamps were showcased in a breathtaking light installation at Mumbai’s iconic Gateway of India, where they were arranged in the shape of the Porsche crest, setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest display of solar-powered lamps, the company added.
“We are thrilled that we could produce such a spectacular display and at the same time contribute to an improvement in the lives of those involved in this project. From the women cooperatives we’ve employed with green skills to the families who will ultimately benefit from these solar lamps, this project truly embodies the spirit of community empowerment,” Illac Diaz, founder and executive director, Liter of Light, said.
The project was executed with the assistance of local organisations, including the Rotary Club of Bombay Juhu Beach.
“Porsche India is honoured to partner with Liter of Light to create a truly meaningful impact this Diwali, celebrating the Festival of Lights by bringing solar-powered light to communities in need,” Manolito Vujicic, brand director, Porsche India, added.