Solar Jacket with Phone Charging : A DST Innovation

An innovation of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan unveiled a solar jacket with hi-tech features such as mobile phone charging, GPS and a solar fan.

Displaying the solar jacket by wearing it himself, Vardhan highlighted the features of the solar jacket.

This solar jacket is particularly useful for defence personnel and forest officials working in remote and far-flung areas,” the minister stated.