Solar Alternatives

JESUIT STAFF

MM Mathew is the Director of Solar Alternatives and Assocaiated Progrrammes(SAAP). He is the brain behind all the research programmes that produce the latest in solar equipments. Mathew holds a diploma in mechanical engineering.

Consantius Ekka is the Administrator of SAAP. He is an expert in setting up Hot water plants. He has a diploma in Electronics and is beginning to pick up the art of photovoltaic solar electric plants.

Selvin Xavier is the treasurer of SAAP and manages to plough through the accounts. He is the livewire in our National Institute of Open School programme where he puts through many of the dalits compete in the open school system and gets them trained in various technical trades.

Manoj Mathew is the Asst. Administrator of SAAP. He is also trying out the IGNOU in getting a B.A.

Josey Kunnunkal is the Vice President of SAAP and is also the Vice Superior of the Jesuit Community. Josey is a group therapist by profession. He has more than thirty years of experience working with managers, social activists, teachers, religious groups,etc. He had been successful in preparing interns to learn the art of group work. He has also done a research on Dalit psyche

Farewell thank you, Joe

Joseph Parekattil is a short man but with a sharp insight into what brick and mortar can do. He is our builder and architect. Within the span of two years, he has planned and built a beautiful church in the compound, a residence with spacious rooms for the jesuits and strengthened the walls of the workshop with strong pillars that can withstand the beating it takes from the youthful team that work there. All solar designs are set up in the compound and the gardens are all planned in a decorative way. He has even made use of the terrace of the Church to have a roof green house garden where all sorts of vegetables are grown. The campus in its own way exudes peace and tranquility and even our water tank is filled with solar energy.

Joe has since moved over to Taru Mitra in Digha but he is always there to share with us his innovative ideas. Our sincere thanks to you, Joe, for the wonderful man that you are and for making our place really lovable, peaceful and artistic. May the Sun always shine on you and keep you cheerful.

Congratulations to Sudha Didi

Sr. Sudha Vargheese SND, affectionately known as Sudha Didi , has been conferred the prestigious civilian award – Padmashree by the Government of India, for her contribution to Society. Sudha is an advocate and social activist. She is the founder and directress of Nari Gunjan , an NGO for the empowerment of women. Sr.Sudh has been a voice of women in local and international forums. Her latest venture is a Hostel for Musahar girls.

Thanks to Solare Bruecke for the inspiration and continuous support and technical advice.