The foul fishy smell is overwhelming enough to divert my attention away from the deafening sounds of the blaring horns on the main street. I struggle to keep up with my guide down the narrow path while attempting to avoid the sight of meat being butchered in the open. For a vegetarian, the stench of blood and hanging carcasses is repulsive but I'm trying not to look disturbed or bothered by my surroundings. Finally, the path opens into what looks like a junk yard at the first glance. I’m told this is the R&D center for the company. Nonchalantly my guide mentions, “It isn't fancy because we are implementing solutions in rural Bihar." This is where new processes, equipment and designs are developed to bring electricity to areas that have never had a steady source of power. The staff despite their limited educational background is breaking new ground. The constrained resources are their inspiration.
This team stands out because it dares to look past what meets the eye. In an area where electricity is a rare phenomenon, the company is experimenting with tablet PCs, mobile applications and remote monitoring systems to address their operational challenges. They are training locals to not only operate the plant equipment but use the latest technology with an interface designed specifically for them. These developments are still in an initial phase but each demands a creative imagination.
An imagination that dares to dream big; dares to believe in individual potential regardless of education or past experience; dares to dig deep to see what lies below the surface; dares to patiently innovate new solutions for challenges that have existed for decades.
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