THEBUSINESSBTES BUREAU

NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 27, 2026

Surya Roshni Limited, one of India’s most trusted brands in lighting, wires & cables, fans, home appliances, PVC pipes, water pumps, water tanks, and steel pipes, participated in the launch of Lighting a Billion Lives (LaBL) 2.0 at the “Dinner of Hope” hosted by The Energy and Resources Institute. The initiative was unveiled on Thursday, at Taj Palace Hotel, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi, as part of the World Sustainable Development Summit 2026 – Silver Jubilee Edition.

LaBL 2.0 builds on TERI’s globally recognised initiative that has impacted over 15 million lives and is now reimagined to address evolving challenges in energy access, climate resilience and livelihood generation. Endorsed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, the programme is structured to scale decentralised clean energy solutions through community-driven models and climate-responsive innovation.

During the pledge segment of the evening, Surya Roshni showcased its advanced Solar LED lighting solutions as part of the symbolic “Press the Light for LaBL” moment. Positioned as the core activation of the event, this segment featured a live pledge counter and ceremonial light activation, reinforcing a collective commitment to expanding sustainable energy access across underserved geographies.

The programme began with welcome remarks and an opening address by Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director-General, TERI, followed by a special address by Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, MNRE. The evening also marked the launch of the TERI–MNRE joint policy paper, unveiling of LaBL 2.0’s mission and vision, logo and website launch, and screening of the vision film. Ministerial addresses and high-level dignitary engagements underscored the national and global significance of the platform.

Vasumitra Pandey, CEO - Lighting & Consumer Durables, Surya Roshni Limited said, “Access to dependable lighting is foundational to economic inclusion. Our solar lighting solutions are engineered to deliver durability, efficiency and affordability at scale. Participation in LaBL 2.0 aligns with our strategic focus on enabling last-mile energy access while contributing to India’s broader climate and sustainability objectives.”

The evening also featured announcements of key initiatives including model solar villages, industry-led solar technology deployments and carbon finance frameworks for decentralised renewable energy, laying out a structured blueprint for accelerated impact.

With a diversified portfolio across lighting, electrical and renewable energy solutions, Surya Roshni Limited continues to strengthen its sustainability-led growth roadmap. Through innovation-driven manufacturing, strong distribution reach and quality-focused engineering, the company remains committed to powering resilient communities and advancing India’s clean energy transition.