Sustainability Innovation

Imagine a museum powered entirely by solar energy – that’s what you’ll experience at Kolkata’s Solar Dome Museum, where 2,086 solar panels light up both the dome and the streets!

In Hisar, architect Gokul Goyal has found an ingenious way to keep his home cool using 7,000 kulhads. As summer approaches, his eco-friendly design offers a refreshing solution.

Northeast India has become a hub for creativity and innovation, with local ventures offering unique, eco-friendly solutions to everyday challenges. These innovations, from sustainable storage units to eco-conscious products, reflect the region’s rich cultural heritage and its ability to develop practical, low-cost technologies.

Can industries reduce their water footprint by 75%? Merino Industries is showing it’s possible by adopting innovative practices to save water and protect the environment.

Battery Smart, an EV battery tech startup founded by IIT-Kanpur graduates Pulkit Khurana and Siddharth Sikka, does 1 lakh daily swaps on its network. With over 1,200 stations across more than 35 cities, the startup has emerged as a leading player in the EV battery-swapping sector.

Sustainability at Merino Industries is viewed as a mindset rather than an end goal, driving their commitment to eco-friendly practices and renewable energy alternatives. Their efforts have led to 74.6% of energy needs being met through green sources.

Nabam Bapu and Likha Nana started Arunachal Ivory and Ornaments to protect wildlife in northeast India. They use 3D printing to preserve the traditional practice of using animal hide and teeth in garments and gear, by creating realistic, eco-friendly replicas of tiger and leopard jaws, hornbill beaks, and more.

Abhijeet Gan developed a water purification technology to address the issue of severe fluorosis in Maharashtra's villages. His company, Rite Water Solutions, has since installed over 5,200 plants across India. Here’s the story behind his innovation.