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Case Studies

sectors > Sustainable Livelihoods
Green Warriors
KERALA

THE INITIATIVE

  • Environmental awareness at the grass root level

THE BENEFICIARIES

  • Calicut International Airport and the entire Malabar region of Kerala

THE CHALLENGE

  • Ensuring eco-friendly collection, segregation and utilisation of waste generated at the Calicut International Airport

THE SOLUTION

  • Niravu Farmers Club set up with NABARD’s assistance took up waste management of the airport
  • Niravu Awareness Programme was launched to create interest among the people
  • Dedicated capacitybuilding programmes on scientific zero waste management, zero pesticides, organic farming and energy conservation were conducted

THE IMPACT

  • Organic waste converted into manure using ring compost
  • Plastic waste segregated and sold periodically to recycling units
  • Establishment of a bio-gas unit
  • The club earns approximately ? 50,000 each month from these activities
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