Commissioner of Corrections Explores Renewable Energy Collaboration with Indian High Commissioner

Commissioner of Corrections, Dr. Jalesi Nakarawa, paid a courtesy visit to the Indian High Commission today to meet His Excellency P. S. K. Karthigeyan, the High Commissioner of India to Fiji. The discussion marked the initial steps toward exploring potential development projects aimed at enhancing sustainability within Fiji’s correctional institutions.

Central to the discussions was the proposal to introduce solar energy systems across Fiji’s correctional facilities. This initiative aligns with the Fiji Corrections Service’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, promoting energy efficiency, and lowering operational costs.

The solarisation project, if realized, would be a significant leap toward integrating renewable energy solutions within the corrections sector, contributing to Fiji’s broader goals of achieving sustainable development and energy independence.

Dr. Nakarawa expressed his appreciation for the Indian Government’s continued support to Fiji and highlighted the shared values of innovation and sustainability that underpin this potential partnership. His Excellency Karthigeyan affirmed India’s willingness to explore avenues of collaboration, underscoring the country’s expertise in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure development.

This courtesy visit lays the groundwork for further engagement and technical consultations. Both parties agreed to maintain dialogue and exchange technical information to assess the feasibility and implementation strategies for the proposed solarisation initiative.

The Fiji Corrections Service remains steadfast in its mission to adopt modern, eco-friendly practices while upholding its core mandate of providing safe and secure correctional facilities.