
Takachar Converts North India’s Crop Waste Into Biochar, Offering an Alternative to Stubble Burning
Co-founded by Vidyut Mohan, Takachar converts agricultural residue into biochar using portable technology, reducing reliance on burning.

Co-founded by Vidyut Mohan, Takachar converts agricultural residue into biochar using portable technology, reducing reliance on burning.

At 26, Gaurang Sahu cycles kilometres each week while pursuing his B.Ed studies, dedicating several days to cleaning neglected public spaces across West Bengal.

A schoolgirl’s attempt to replace charcoal-powered ironing with solar energy grew into an internationally recognised climate innovation.

From discarded banana stems, Murugesan built a ₹1.5 crore business creating jobs through waste innovation.

Nigerian engineer Yahaya Ahmed upcycles thousands of sand-filled plastic bottles into affordable, fireproof, and climate-resilient homes across Nigeria.

G Srikanth turned 25 acres of barren Palar riverbed into a thriving forest in Tamil Nadu, braving land mafia threats and planting over 15,000 trees across Vellore.

IFS Officer Dr. Jitendra Ramgaokar combines AI conflict alerts, solar fencing, and community ecotourism to protect Maharashtra wildlife.

In Odisha’s Deogarh, Rashmi G. is combining thermal drones, AI surveillance, habitat management and community participation to make human-elephant coexistence safer.

At Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary, Umesh Bagotia is helping restore native grasslands through habitat management, water conservation, wildlife care and community participation.

Kochi-based Carbon & Whale converts discarded plastic into durable furniture while building a business around circular waste management.