an initiative by Kokum Design Trust supported by Mahindra Foundation
Architecture and Urban Design, Clean Energy, Education, Environment
Avasara Academy is a first-of-its-kind secondary school and leadership academy that aims to cultivate India’s next generation of women leaders.
Written and Contributed by Case Design
Clean Energy, Economy, Product and Industrial Design
Ujasiyu’, which means ‘light’ is sustainable and affordable lighting and natural ventilation innovation. It is initiated with the intention of improving the living environment and quality of life of the urban poor in slums & squatter settlements.
Written and Contributed by Footprints EARTH
Clean Energy, Economy, Product and Industrial Design
Designed and developed by Bangalore-based design house Studio ABD, Tigoona (teen-guna or three times) is empowering street entrepreneurs who play a vital role in the Indian urban economy. The cart has solar-powered light and can carry heavy loads (up to 100 kg). It enables easy waste management, protection against sun and rain and is carefully designed for easy usage by both men and women street vendors.
Written and Contributed by Studio ABD
Clean Energy, Product and Industrial Design
ADITYA – Besides India’s first solar ferry, it is the first in the world to get more than 70% of its energy requirements fulfilled from solar. It has a seating capacity of 75 passengers and on a bright sunny day can cruise for more than 6 hours without the need for an external charge.
Written and Contributed by NavAlt Solar & Electric Boats
Clean Energy, Food Security, Product and Industrial Design
In India, farmers often sell their produce for a cheaper price in the evening, as it otherwise rots. S4S Technologies has developed a business model and a solar conduction dryer that increases the shelf life of excess vegetables to six months.
Written and Contributed by S4S Technologies