water hyacinth

In a path-breaking move that could be adopted across urban lakes in the country, Hyderabad-based Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) and Khar Energy Optimisers converted water hyacinth from the Kapra Lake into organic manure for farming.

Following the philosophy that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, about 35 residents of Vitthalwadi have adopted a one km stretch of the Mutha river.

Allika is an initiative which not only does good for the environment, but empowers women as well!

They are currently looking to implement this project in other lakes in Hyderabad, and if successful, will expand to operations across India’s lakes.

The research group is led by Dr G. Nagendra Prabhu, Associate Professor, PG Department of Zoology and Principal Investigator, Centre for Research on Aquatic Resources (CRAR) of Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha.

But as the world today struggles to find significant solutions to the environmental adversities of water pollution, sewage treatment, waste management and toxic pesticide infested food, some experts are proving the unique role these tiny agents of nature can play to ease its environmental woes.

A sleepy little village in Puducherry, Chinna Kalapet has embarked upon a journey of sustainable transformation by treating its wastewater the eco-friendly way.