The Sagar Islands are a cluster of landmasses in the delta/estuary region of the Sundarbans, representing some of the most critical and fragile ecosystems in West Bengal and Bangladesh today. This region, focused on renewables and solarization, was once equipped with solar panels and related systems to provide last-mile connectivity. However, these systems were promptly discarded when foreign funding ran out.

A significant challenge has been the marginalization and safety of the women who, after the funding was abandoned, suffered from loss of livelihood and security issues.

In the video, you will see the struggles and ongoing efforts of some of these women who, despite being qualified to migrate and seek better opportunities elsewhere, chose to stay. They continue to fight against the urban livelihood-focused migratory exodus, which would have made life easier but left the villages lifeless.

My project focused on the restoration and reclamation of the solar modules, with an emphasis not only on last-mile connectivity but also on sustainable, ecologically friendly energy consumption.

I led the photography, research, and design teams on behalf of a consortium of various organizations working in the region.

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