4th September 2025: As floodwaters continue to ravage large parts of Punjab, leaving villages in Ajanala, Fazilka, and Ramdas cut off from electricity and essentials, one of the state’s homegrown organisations has stepped in with a powerful intervention.
Hartek Foundation, the CSR arm of the Hartek Group, has announced the donation of 500 solar-powered lights to households struggling in darkness after days of power outages. The distribution is being carried out in partnership with Global Sikhs, whose ground teams are already active in relief operations across the worst-affected districts.
“In a crisis like this, light is not just about visibility—it’s about dignity, safety, and reassurance,” said Ms. Harkirat Kaur, CEO, Hartek Foundation. “We want families to feel a sense of normalcy, even if the situation around them is uncertain.”
For many villagers, the solar lights are the first source of light since the floods disrupted electricity connections. Solar Lights are particularly crucial for women, children, and the elderly, who face the greatest risks when night falls in flooded areas.
Punjab has witnessed one of its worst spells of monsoon flooding in recent years, submerging crops, damaging homes, and displacing thousands. While government and civil society groups are working around the clock to provide food, medical aid, and shelter, the availability of light after sunset remains a less-discussed but pressing challenge.
By stepping in with solar solutions, Hartek Foundation is not just addressing an immediate need but also reinforcing the role of clean energy in disaster relief. In these villages, a single lamp can mean the difference between fear and hope.