Eighth graders from a government school in Tamil Nadu have designed a DIY solution to prevent bicycles from falling while parked. Their project was recognised for ‘Quick Impact’ at the ‘I CAN Awards 2017’ organised by Design for Change.
Lack of proper footpaths, zebra-crossings and a lack of awareness about road etiquette have prompted Indian streets to be a very hazardous place to walk on.
Ummeed 1000 initiative is a joint effort between the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad Alumni Association Hyderabad Chapter (IIMAAA HC), who adopted Udbhav school in 2013 and RBL Bank, whose cyclists, led by celebrity cyclist Jasmeet S Gandhi, are the participants for the fundraiser.
Sushil Reddy entered the Guinness Books of World Records when he completed the "longest journey on a motorised bicycle", but that's not what he wants to focus on.