Osaka-headquartered tech giant Panasonic on Tuesday distributed 4,000 solar lanterns in India's various parts where people do not have access to electricity.

The consumer durables giant distributed the solar lanterns in partnership with six leading non-government organizations, viz. World Health Partners, Plan International India, Care India, World Vision India, Japan Lutheran Evangelical Association and SARD.

The lanterns were distributed in areas of Haryana, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal.

Last year, Panasonic distributed ten thousand compact solar lights to non-profit, non-governmental groups working to solve social challenges in Myanmar (3,000 units) and India (5,000 units), and Africa (2,000 units).

G. Prasad, from Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India, said that Panasonic's initiative would help solve various social issues in the country.

Speaking on the topic, Prasad said, "Increasing pressure of population and a cumulative use of energy in different sectors of the economy is an area of concern for India. This initiative by Panasonic will help solve various existing social issues."

The list of humanitarian activities planned by Panasonic includes medical care service at night for the poor and deprived families and eco-education evening classes for children without alternate sources of light.