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Happy Gujarat Foundation Day!! Today marks the special day when Gujarat was founded. It’s a day to celebrate our state's journey filled with growth and success. Since it started on May 1, 1960, Gujarat has led the way in business, farming, and using clean energy like solar and wind power. Our state is known for its hardworking people and their spirit to innovate and create better ways to do things. We’re also proud of our beautiful culture and traditions.  On this day, let's remember our roots and the hard work of everyone in Gujarat. Let’s also think about how we can all work together for an even brighter future. We have come a long way, and there’s so much more we can do. Let’s keep pushing forward with new ideas and teamwork.  Let’s celebrate Gujarat’s spirit today! #GujaratFoundationDay #Growth #Innovation #CleanEnergy #Culture

Most exit polls indicated a thumping victory for BJP for a third term! A good time to review key items the party has on its manifesto that could create opportunities in the market. We will be playing quality opportunities amongst these under Bharat Bet Research!💹 (Sign up: bit.ly/joingsnra) Agri & animal husbandry🌾: Atmanirbhar in pulses and edible oil, new clusters for vegetables Focus on high-yielding climate-resilient fortified seeds Massive vaccination campaign for veterinary diseases Pearl and seaweed farming to boost income Manufacturing⚙️: Food processing: Fruit, vegetable, seafood, and dairy processing focus. Comprehensive monitoring of supply chain to ensure quality. Pharma: Pharmacy of the world by focussing on pharma research and manufacturing, especially APIs. Research linked incentives for companies to invest in drug and chemical R&D. Electronics: $100bn electronics manufacturing industry built over the last 10 years. Plan to scale this 3x. Defence, shipbuilding, railways and aviation development focus. Textiles: Focus on textiles, garments, and apparel manufacturing Lab-grown diamonds: Will make India the world's largest producer of lab-grown diamonds. Infrastructure🌉: Railway: Adding 5000km of new tracks every year Kavach train protection system: Expanding coverage of indigenous kavach train protection system Redevelopment of 1300 railway stations to world class standards (railway lounge optionality?) Energy⚡️: Energy independence by 2047: Reduced petro imports, renewable production, improved energy efficiency PM Surya Ghar muft bijli for solar electricity in homes Expanding nuclear energy via small modular reactors Targetting 500GW renewable via massive solar parks Urban infra🏙️: Piped gas: Provided to 1.1cr households, will further expand to all major cities and towns Open landfill free cities: WIll continue elimination of open landwills to manage waste Water secure cities: Waste water treatment, aquifer recharge and smart metering for bulk customers Tourism🛕: New projects to develop religious and tourist sites inspired by the Kashi Vishwanath corridor Holistic development of Ayodhya as it begins catering to millions of devotees every year Restore and preserve ASI monuments Thematic circuits: Border villages, island hubs, adventure tourism, sustainable ecotourism, riverine tourism

Traversing the length and breadth of Alappuzha, canals are intrinsic to the geography of Alappuzha. Canalpy, a joint venture by IIT Bombay and KILA aimed at rejuvenating canals which have become polluted over the years. The sub canals that flow into the main canals were envisaged as a space of engagement to ensure the sustained flow of water into the canals. As an initial place-based intervention, Canalpy attempted the rejuvenation of Marthoma Church Canal which crawled alongside the Municipality Colony in Chathanadu for 1.51 km. Settled by former manual scavengers the colony had one dilapidated toilet complex commonly used by 52 households. Black and grey water flowed into the sub canals and the dumped waste created blockages that obstructed the flow. While conservation projects tend to displace marginalized populations, deeming them as ‘polluters’, Canalpy tried to create a participatory space for the community by involving them in cleaning drives and bringing in a sense of responsibility. Seemingly smaller acts of providing food for volunteers of the drive and offering cleaning tools but fed the notion of people claiming the canals. To prevent further pollution, decentralized sanitation infrastructures were designed for the colony. DEWATS (Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System) curbed the wastewater flow to the canals and included individual toilets with a centralized septic tank. Grey water from every household was collected and sent to settlement tanks which got purified when it passed through 6 layers of filters. It was treated to 90% purity by passing through a gravel bed and a planted filter. The tank is constructed of reinforced concrete and a sump pump to pump water from the settlement tank to the reactor. This technology is nature-based and involves low maintenance which can be managed by the community. Aerobic bins were also installed to collect organic waste from households. Imagining the intervention as an iterative process a library and activity center was built in the place of the old toilet complex. The project utilized the CSR fund of Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd. Canalpy was later institutionalized as TAGS forum in 2022. NC Narayanan Rohit Joseph Sruthi Pillai Ashitha Tharian Navya Cathareen Joseph P Thomas Nandini N V Alfiya Ashraf Akshay H Demath Lal Hariprasad V M Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) Kerala Startup Mission #innovation #management #humanresources #technology #Sanitation #CommunityImpact #conservation #climate #nature

🌎AquaKraft Ventures partners with Hyundai Motor India Ltd. Foundation to provide clean drinking water systems to 50 government schools across 7 districts in Madhya Pradesh. The project — 'Safe Drinking Water for a Better Future' is our transformative initiative in collaboration with Lok Shikhshan Sanchanalay, dedicated to ensuring clean drinking water for the future leaders of Madhya Pradesh. Why Our Initiative is Vital: 10,000 villages from 39 districts of Madhya Pradesh are battling water scarcity. What will be the Impact: ✅ The installation of water purifiers in these government schools will positively impact over 30,000 students and 3,000 staff members. ✅ The water purification systems, capable of treating up to 500 litres of water per hour, address contamination concerns and aim to foster a healthier, more engaged student body. 💚Partner with Us Today!  We, at AquaKraft, alongside our partners, are committed to creating shared values that leave a lasting positive impact. Together, we can make a difference.  Know more: https://lnkd.in/dKwv-iyJ Dr.Subramanya Kusnur Adheesh Borkar Shravan Shetty Vinay Rao Sridhar C #Aquakraftventures #cleanwaterforall #waterscarcitysolution #educationempowerment #safedrinkingwater #healthiercommunities #partnershipforchange #communitydevelopment #hyundaifoundation #waterpurification #educationtransformation #aquakraftimpact #sustainableinitiatives #sharedvalues #impactfulpartnership #positivechange https://lnkd.in/deYtpqe5

Bihar Climate Action Conclave is bringing together today, several of the key stakeholders from across the country to address some of the toughest climate and air quality crisis faced by one of the most challenging states of India. Ambient air quality Monitoring over Rural areas using Indigenous Technology (AMRIT) - implemented in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and Respirer Living Sciences is being launched by the Hon'ble CM of Bihar Shri Nitish Kumar. Every rural block of Bihar, with a total of 528 blocks across the state, are now monitored with real-time air quality data. This is unprecedented for India - as the total number of PM2.5 monitored locations across India, prior to this project, was around 500. Bihar, with all its challenges, is showing the way on how to come together for Climate Resilience. Madhav Pai Shubhashis Dey Pratima Singh, Ph.D WRI India Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy #BiharClimateActionConclave #AirQuality

Bangalore, my 'Karm Bhoomi' and the heart of the global software industry, is facing an acute #water crisis. With taps running dry and a pricing war waging over water tankers, the situation is reminiscent of Arrakis, where only the rich had access to water. Our maid now arrives earlier to ensure dishes are washed before the water ceases at noon and later comes to do other chores. Getting to work is another battle—an exercise in managing daily routines with packaged water, only to be stuck in the city's traffic with blaring heat. Unlike Arrakis, though, Bangalore is supposed to have numerous lakes and a functioning water cycle as part of the city's ecosystem. So how did we get here? Inadequate rainfall and overexploitation of groundwater resources (47% of borewells under Govt. Board (BMRDA & BWSSB) in the city have ceased to yield water), coupled with inefficient planning and usage of Cauvery River reservoirs, have worsened the situation further. If we trace water usage in the country, astonishingly, more than 80% of India's water consumption is attributed to #agriculture. Whereas most of India's water conservation efforts are focused on the industry and utility sectors, which consume less than 5% of the nation's water. Though there is one committee established by Ministry of Jal Shakti for water use efficiency in agriculture but on ground implementation is yet to be effective. Out of the current agricultural water usage, ~45% of the country's total irrigation water is used solely for rice cultivation. Sustainable agriculture methods like AWD (Alternate Wetting and Drying) have the potential to reduce water usage by up to 30%. And so this issue is important to me, as my team and I—comprised of BITS Pilani alumni—are currently working on a couple of AWD projects in Laos and the SEA region. The AWD method, along with significantly impacting water usage, also decreases methane production by ~50% while still maintaining conditions suitable for optimum rice growth. Additionally, this practice also enables farmers to gain the benefits of carbon financing—similar to what we are trying to do with our projects in the South East Asia region. This crisis in #bangalore is a wake-up call to action for us as a community, to spread awareness, adopt innovative sustainable practices like AWD, and support initiatives aimed at water conservation. Together, with a commitment to environmental sustainability and community action, we can tackle this crisis and safeguard our natural resources for generations to come. #climatechange #naturebasedsolutions #climatetech #sustainablility #cop28 #environment #dmrv

The river Narmada holds immense significance weaving deeply into Madhya Pradesh's history, mythology, and daily life. ➡️ Pilgrims revere the Narmada as one of the seven most sacred rivers in India, after only the Ganges. Some believe it sprung from Lord Shiva's sweat or tears, while others say it emerged from the body of the goddess Narmada. This draws countless pilgrims to undertake the "Narmada Parikrama," a holy circumambulation of the entire river, considered a highly meritorious act. ➡️ It serves as the state's lifeline, providing water for irrigation, drinking, and various industrial and agricultural purposes. ➡️ The riverbanks are dotted with historic towns and ancient temples, like Maheshwar and Omkareshwar, bearing witness to centuries of cultural evolution. ➡️ Traditional practices like collecting "banalingas" or performing rituals along the ghats remain integral to the local culture. But how are we affecting the river in return? 👎 Pilgrimage activities, particularly large gatherings, often generate significant amounts of non-biodegradable waste, including plastic bags, flower offerings, and food scraps. 👎 Activities like illegal mining, discharge of untreated sewage, and chemical pollutants from industries have impacted the overall health of the river. 👎 Infrastructure development for pilgrimage activities, such as ghats and temporary structures, is destroying the natural habitats along the riverbanks. 👎 Increased human activity has put pressure on fish populations due to overfishing. Sure these challenges are complex and require a multifaceted approach. However, we need to balance the cultural significance with responsible environmental practices. Only then can we ensure the long-term health and sanctity of river Narmada. Encouragement of biodegradable offerings, monitoring and tackling industrial pollution, addressing the problem of illegal mining, improving sanitation facilities, and making behavioral interventions about responsible waste management can help protect the river Narmada. We are exploring some of the most pressing developmental issues of Madhya Pradesh at The Analysis. Liked it? Wish to collaborate? Feel free to DM me. Would love to speak and share ideas :) #madhyapradesh #narmadariver #environment #climatechange #publicpolicy #development

#Tirupur municipal corporation Marks Historic Achievement as the First in Tamil Nadu to Enroll in #CIIIGBCGreenCityFramework CII - IGBC, with collaborative support from stakeholders, has developed the IGBC Green Cities rating as a strategic tool for cities to establish measurable goals and strive towards achieving world-class green urban environments. The adoption of the IGBC Green Cities rating system brings a multitude of advantages, including improved air quality, increased urban green cover, efficient land use, streamlined mobility, 20-30% reduced energy demand, 30-40% enhanced water efficiency, waste segregation and recycling, e-governance, citizen participation, and an overall enhanced quality of life. Today, Mr N Dinesh Kumar, Mayor, Tirupur Municipal Corporation; Mr PavanKumar G Giriyappanavas, Commissioner, Tirupur Municipal Corporation; Ms Sangeetha Velkrishna, Chairperson, CII Tirupur, along with Mr Elango, Vice Chairman, CII Tirupur; Mr Milton, Immdt. Past Chairman, CII Tirupur and the IGBC team convened to discuss the transformative possibilities for Tirupur city within the IGBC Green Cities Framework. Tirupur city has now officially registered under the IGBC Green Cities rating system, earning the distinction of being one of the pioneering existing cities in the nation to embrace green city concepts at the city level. Currently, several cities across India have embraced the IGBC Green Cities rating system to set ambitious goals for their urban development. Notable examples include New Town in West Bengal, Rajkot in Gujarat, and Pune in Maharashtra. #cii Tirupur has already initiated a cluster initiative for Green Co rating, with 15 industries onboarded in 2023-24, and the rating set to be conferred in February 2024. Furthermore, CII Tirupur has successfully enrolled 25 companies in Tirupur, demonstrating a collective commitment towards achieving carbon neutrality.