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Figure 10.6
Students from SJU experience the solar-powered water-
pumping system of the pilot solar village and the nearby eco-tourist centre
and enjoy an open-air musical evening organised by the village community.
bank account and managed by the village committee. These funds
areusedtoimprovethevillagekindergarten,primaryschool,library,
and temple and to provide scholarships to bright children in their
earlystagesofeducation.TheauthorandtheteamatSJUareguiding
the community to manage these funds in an open and transparent
way with the highest discipline. This is, in fact, equivalent to
establishing a local community banking system and will not be
affected by a global banking crisis. They are also encouraging
tree planting, organic farming, beekeeping, small industries such
as brick making, and other relevant community projects through
sramadana
(voluntary work) to enhance the income to families
and the quality of the environment. Explaining scientific facts
to village communities in simple terms, how beekeeping can
