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Why energy drives opportunity

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In the Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh, Seema runs a reverse osmosis water plant supplying safe drinking water to her community. With dependable, round the clock electricity enabled through the Government of India’s Decentralised Energy for Women’s Economic Empowerment (DEWEE) initiative, her enterprise is able to operate consistently, grow its customer base and increase income. Reliable power has not just improved business performance; it has expanded choice, confidence and economic independence.