Clean Cookstoves: Nokooda

Nokooda brings a fresh perspective on decentralization of Waste to Energy projects at economically affordable costs for all stakeholders. It implements a Decentralized Organic Reject Management solution, which is a compact, cost effective & zero pollution solution, highly effective in re-processing rejects thus saving landfill space, reducing the environmental pollution and providing quality re-processed products for end consumers. Organic Waste from horticulture, vegetable & fruit Mandis, temples & Residential Units primarily are converted into clean energy sources and products, which include organic animal feed and fertilizer.

Sankalp People's Choice Awards: iMerit

 iMerit was created with the vision to bring the power of the Internet economy to rural youth  and women to create jobs, build sustainable livelihoods, and empower marginalized communities. Combining technology innovations and strong account management, its beneficiaries become employees delivering high quality IT services such as Digital Publishing, Data Analytics, and Application testing to global clients including multinational corporations, libraries, academic institutions, major non-profits, and startups among others.

It works closely with sister organization Anudip Foundation, which trains over 1,500 youth and women from BoP every quarter.

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