Signify Strengthens Human‑Wildlife Coexistence Through CSR Lighting Initiative

On 18 June 2026, Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) reaffirmed its commitment to safer, resilient rural communities at the Human‑Animal Conflict: Challenges and Future Strategy event held in Dudhwa National Park, Uttar Pradesh. The gathering was attended by Dr. Arun Kumar Saxena, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Shri K. P. Malik, Minister of State, Forest, Environment and Zoological Parks Department, V. Hekali Zhimomi, IAS Principal Secretary, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, and Anuradha Vemuri, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), along with senior policymakers, forest officials, members of the Tharu tribal community and conservation experts.

CSR Initiative Impact

  • Since 2019, the Signify Har Gaon Roshan programme has positively impacted over 400 forest‑fringe villages in the Terai region.
  • The programme has installed more than 9,000 LED streetlights across 400 villages in Uttar Pradesh, covering areas within Pilibhit, Dudhwa, Amangarh Tiger Reserves, Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagina, Chitrakoot and Bahraich.
  • A Letter of Intent (LoI) was presented for the installation of 1,500 additional LED streetlights in 67 villages identified as having a high rate of human‑wildlife conflict within the Katarniaghat landscape.
  • A coffee‑table book was launched, documenting real stories from the Dudhwa National Park project and illustrating how improved lighting has created safer public spaces and enhanced community resilience.

Government Endorsement

Minister Dr. Arun Kumar Saxena highlighted the escalating challenge of human‑wildlife conflict in forest landscapes and stressed the need for collaborative solutions involving government departments, experts, civil‑society organisations, CSR initiatives and local communities. He commended Signify for its contribution to community safety and rural development and congratulated the company on expanding support to forest‑fringe communities across Uttar Pradesh.

Partnerships and Corporate Profile

Signify continues to deliver its CSR objectives in partnership with BharatCares. The company, a global leader in lighting for professionals and consumers, reported €5.8 billion in sales for 2025, employs approximately 27,000 people, and operates in over 70 markets. Signify is listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and holds an EcoVadis Platinum rating.

Key Takeaways

  • Over 9,000 LED lights installed, improving safety for more than 400 villages.
  • Future expansion targets 1,500 lights in 67 high‑conflict villages under a new LoI.
  • Government officials endorsed the initiative, emphasizing collaborative mitigation of human‑wildlife conflict.
  • Signify’s broader corporate stature underscores its capacity to sustain large‑scale CSR programmes.