Our Journey
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SONCH has an interesting saga even before its advent. Much before the name and organisation CEED formalised for leading the transformative works in the Indo-Gangetic plain, a team of young, passionate and highly motivated professionals started a public awareness on renewable energy through ‘Bihar Renewable Energy Development Support Network (BREDSN)’ in Bihar in 2010, which for the first time in the state created buzz around cleaner energy, particularly solar, and its decentralised models with the aim to promote energy access and climate solutions.
2001
Laying the Foundation
Began as volunteers in a government school, teaching Mathematics and Science to students.
2002
Formation of SONCH
Established SONCH as a society and initiated Maths and Science projects in two schools in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh.
2003
Expanding Educational Reach
Expanded SONCH’s reach by covering 2-3 additional schools.
2008
Skill Development Begins
Launched the first Skill Development Center in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh.
2009
Widening the Skill Network
Opened three more skill centers, one each in Rewa, Sidhi, and Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
2012
Sustainability Initiative
Initiated the Plantation Project to promote environmental sustainability.
2017
Empowering Women
Began work with Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Bihar, focusing on women’s empowerment.
2021
Promoting Oral Hygiene
Conducted an Oral Hygiene Project campaign in schools across Bihar.
2022
Growth in Bihar
Two new skill development centers launched in Bihar.