Roshni: India's first saltwater-powered LED lantern

In a groundbreaking innovation in marine ecosystems, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched India's first saltwater lantern that uses seawater itself to power it.

The Union Minister unveiled the first-of-its-kind 'Roshni' lantern, operated and used for coastal research at the National...

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Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai, during a visit to the coastal research vessel Sagar Anveshika.

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The technology can be used in hinterlands, where seawater is not available, as any saline water or ....

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ordinary water mixed with common salt can be used to power the lighted lantern, making it affordable and feasible.

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The salt lanterns will 'bring relief to the fishing communities living along India's 7,500 km long coastline.

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The saline water lanterns also augment and complement the Centre's 'Ujala Project' which was launched in 2015 to distribute LED bulbs across the country.

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He said, along with the Power Ministry's plans like the Solar Study Lamp, Roshini Lamps will drive a vibrant renewable energy ....

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program aimed at energy security, energy access, and reducing the carbon footprint of the national economy.

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