Sustainability Innovation

From a modest workshop in Jorhat to international recognition, Prabhat Saikia’s bamboo craft is transforming lives, creating jobs, and putting Assam on the world map.

Invented by Prasad Phadke in Ahmedabad, the Eco BioTrap disrupts mosquito breeding using affordable, biodegradable materials — providing protection against dengue, malaria, chikungunya and more.

From robotic boats to duckweed-powered wastewater treatment, five innovative ways that are reimagining river cleanup with community impact, proving that young changemakers can revive India’s lifelines.

At Deep Griha Academy, students in Classes 7 and 8 are learning soil science hands-on and helping neighbouring farmers through a soil testing project. With rapid test kits, farmers get actionable data on pH, nutrients, organic carbon and more — improving yields and reducing fertiliser waste.

Dive into the world of EV Doctor, crafted by Shubham Mishra and Ajay Vashisht, promising a new era in electric vehicle battery testing with improved safety and efficiency.

Naveen, like many other first-generation entrepreneurs, has turned to decentralised renewable energy (DRE) technologies from DD Solar Solutions. His solar atta chakki now helps him earn a stable income.

Faced with crop spoilage in his village, 26-year-old Swuyievezo Dzudo used his science background to build a solar dryer that costs Rs 7,000. Now used by over 500 farmers in Nagaland, his invention is saving crops, boosting incomes, and earning national recognition.

These low-energy, affordable, user-friendly products that people can install without hiring engineers or technicians can tackle the current heat crisis.

Researchers at NIT Rourkela, led by Dr Preetam Sarkar, are transforming agricultural waste like jackfruit, jamun, and litchi seeds into biodegradable films. These innovative films offer eco-friendly food packaging alternatives, extending shelf life while supporting a circular economy.

The Malabar nature trail is cradled by the microbiome of the Malabar Forest. Principal architect Rahul Kadri takes us on a guided tour of the walkway, where he explains the design philosophy.