![1. we believe](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1.-we-believe-1.png)
- We believe meaningful impact assessment needs to be multidimensional.
Measurement practices should not be restricted to a simple question of whether or not access is available
![2. Assessment help](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2.-Assessment-help-1.png)
- Assessments help inform future decision making and project implementation
- They also help us understand the value of our projects
![3. All numbers showcased](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/3.-All-numbers-showcased.png)
- All numbers showcased below are the result of an independent study conducted by surveying 24 solar micro grid and 20 solar pump sites up to January 2018
- Absolute numbers represent averages across households unless specified otherwise
IMPACT ASSESSMENT & RESULT
TECHNICAL
![4. 100% Household electrified](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/4.-100-Household-electrified.png)
- 100% Households Electrified for each microgrid village
- Provision of lighting for all public spaces – street lights, schools and healthcare centers
![5. 50 L water](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/5.-50-L-water.png)
- 50L water per person per day
- In line with WHO guidelines for intermediate access
![6. 100% households with mobile](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/6.-100-households-with-mobile.png)
- 100% Households with mobile charging points
- 15-30% Households can use TVs
- 30-50% Households can use a fan
- 2-5 productive appliances per village
![7. water source 2 min](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/7.-water-source-2-min.png)
- Water source distance reduced to within 2 minutes
- Running water is made available as per village needs
![Clock 24 7 icon digital green](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_99/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/clock-24-7-icon-digital-green-vector-22395192.jpg)
- 24*7 Electricity Supply
- Mild disruptions experienced during monsoons
ECONOMIC
![9. enable utilization of productive](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/9.-enable-utilization-of-productive.png)
- Enabled utilization of productive appliances
- Flour Mills, rice huller, fridges, irrigation water pumps,computers and drilling tools
![10. Over 2 hours extra timne](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/10.-Over-2-hours-extra-timne.png)
- Over 2 hours extra time available for productive uses according to respondents
![11. One additional productive application](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/11.-One-additional-productive-application.png)
- One additional productive appliance per village on average
- 27 appliances across 24 villages
![12. 40 additional income](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/12.-40-additional-income.png)
- 40 additional income generating opportunities created across 44 villages
INSTITUTIONAL
![13. 84% households felt they owned the system](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/13.-84-households-felt-they-owned-the-system.png)
- 84% Households felt they owned the system
- Decentralized ownership enabled systems to adapt quickly to local requirements
![14. 75% households participated](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/14.-75-households-participated.png)
- 75% Households participate in the Village Committee meetings
![15. over 75% villages were able to](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/15.-over-75-villages-were-able-to.png)
- Over 75% villages were able to resolve most of their issues with limited external intervention
![16. 78% households showcased satisfaction](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/16.-78-households-showcased-satisfaction.png)
- 78% Households showcased satisfaction with the system
SOCIAL
![17. 42 extra minutes](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/17.-42-extra-minutes.png)
- 42 extra minutes available daily for children to use for studying or playing
![18. In 75% households women empowered](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/18.-In-75-households-women-empowered.png)
- In 75% households, women felt more empowered
- 30-40% of Village Committee’s leadership across villages comprised of women
![19. 48 extra minutes](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/19.-48-extra-minutes.png)
- 48 extra minutes available daily for women
![20. 91% hosueholds](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20.-91-hosueholds.png)
- 91% Households in solar micro grid sites felt safer outdoors
- 67% Households said accidents due to kerosene usage have decreased indoors
![21. 96% household](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/21.-96-household.png)
- 96% Households in solar pump sites indicate an improvement in water quality
- 95% Households across all sites indicate improved sanitation and hygiene
ENVIRONMENTAL
In addition to encouraging green energy practices and helping reduce carbon emissions, our projects showcased measureable impact on the environment
![22. 62% households indicates improvement in air quality](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/22.-62-households-indicates-improvement-in-air-quality.png)
- 62% households indicated an improvement in air quality
- In addition to encouraging green energy practices and helping reduce carbon emissions, our projects showcased measurable impact on the environment
![23. kerosene](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_100,h_100/https://gramoorja.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/23.-kerosene.png)
- 75% reduction in kerosene usage per household on average