He can run the solar cart without incurring any additional expenses on it for at least four years,” said Mr. Paul. A ‘solar thattukada’ made using money collected from selling e-waste will soon light up the life of P.O. HELPING THE NEEDY:The 'solar thattukada' designed by the NSS volunteers at the Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam. The solar cart would help Peter and his family lead a happy life,” said Jai M. Paul, programme coordinator of the National Service Scheme and faculty member of the Department of Civil Engineering. The cost of making the ‘solar thattukada’ was around Rs.75,000.

Source: The Hindu July 04, 2016 00:09 UTC