Q. The “Lighting A Billion Lives (LABL)” is an initiative of?

[A] World Bank

[B] World Economic Forum

[C] TERI

[D] Centre for Science & Environment

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: LaBL is a campaign by TERI that promotes the use of solar lanterns specially designed and manufactured on a decentralized basis.

  • LaBL has been able to engage with government interventions under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Madhya Pradesh Rural Livelihood Project, Rasthriya Gramin Vikas Nidhi, and has facilitated the spread of mobile telephony with support from Department of Telecommunications, Government of India.
  • LaBL has successfully engaged the private sector and leveraged Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Source: Shankar IAS

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