In the heart of Madurai, Urvanam stands as a lifeline for distressed animals, thanks to the dedication of renowned wildlife conservationist PR Viswanathan.
Affectionately known as the "superstar" of animal rescue, Viswanathan and his organisation have rescued and rehabilitated nearly 7,000 creatures, including birds, reptiles, and mammals.
Viswanathan's journey began a decade ago with the forest department's 'Friends of Forest' initiative. His passion for wildlife and commitment to environmental protection led him to establish Urvanam, which works closely with local authorities on rescue missions.
“Upon learning about duckweed, I understood its magic and potential for wastewater treatment and as a protein supplement. Duckweed was something which hooked me on to the subject of phytoremediation,” says Dr Prasanna Jogdeo.
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@PJogdeo Dr Jogdeo, a marine biotechnologist, discovered a powerful ally in his fight for clean water while studying in the UK: duckweed.
Back in Pune, his hometown, Dr Jogdeo joined forces with his student, Pooja Tendulkar, to found Lemnion.
@PJogdeo Today, their company offers a revolutionary approach to water restoration.
Their company uses duckweed to not only revive polluted rivers and ponds but also develop biological systems for efficient wastewater treatment.
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Water scarcity is a growing concern, but you can make a difference right at home!
Subhajit Mukherji, an expert in sustainable water management, shares a comprehensive guide on how to recycle greywater at home, helping households conserve fresh water.
“Only two per cent of the water supplied to our homes is used for drinking and cooking,” says Mukherji. “The remaining 98 per cent, used for non-drinking purposes, can always be catered to through recycled and filtered water.”
To solve this issue a basic home setup for recycling 1,000 litres of greywater can be established with an initial investment of approximately Rs 10,000.
"I vividly remember that evening. Sitting behind a friend on a bike, I mentally made a list of items to buy from Kolkata. In a split second, my life changed forever.
The bike collided with a giant lorry, and I fell to the ground as the lorry ran over both my legs.
The next thing I heard was screaming and a large crowd looming over my head.
Fully conscious, I was taken to a hospital, where the doctors recommended surgery to save my legs. But due to my family’s financial situation, it was delayed by 12 days.
My legs could not be saved for lack of money, a reality I had to accept. There was no point in cooking up ‘what if’ scenarios.
My brother, who was the sole breadwinner, had already spent a lot on my treatment. In between all this, people looked at me as if I was a burden.