“People release the importance of self sufficiency and are motivated to adopt and champion climate resilient solutions, be it for livelihoods or health.” - Swapnil Tembe, Deputy Commissioner & District Magistrate, East Garo Hills - Government of Meghalaya
“No Solution can be sustainable unless it addresses the challenges faced by the most valuable” Nagakarthik MP, Co-Founder, Sauramandala Foundation
“Through an open-source approach, we inspire and facilitate a cadre of passionate change makers to approach critical environmental & social innovatively. And with grassroots efforts, evolve from collective to community.” - Anshul Ojha - Desert Resource Centre
“There is a great need for the adaptation of energy-efficient and renewable energy products to reduce expenses of the poor households while enabling them to maintain their quality of life and productivity.” - Sheetal Pal, Community Action Group (CAG) Member, Mahila Housing Trust
“Through an open-source approach, we inspire and facilitate a cadre of passionate changemakers to approach critical environmental & social action innovatively. And with grassroots efforts, evolve from collective to community.” - Moirangthem Seth, SNL Energy Solutions
“It is the small efforts by all of us as individuals and as communities to make our surroundings clean and safe, which will help us live in a healthy, sustainable environment,” - Mayurika, Community Action Group (CAG) Member, Mahila Housing Trust
“Being native is the essence of sustainability. Using local resources and local wisdom is the best way to combat climate change.” - Ashish Bhuvan, Founder, Building Resource Hub
“Through our initiatives, we work towards a sustainable environment by reviving wildlife, reducing waste, generating employment opportunities for the locals, and adopting solar energy in the region.” - Bijit Sarma, Founder, Esah Tea
“We believe that education is the only way to achieve sustainability.” - Parmita Sarma & Mazin Mukhtar, Founders - Akshar Foundation
“It’s a bitter truth that, to protect our financial system we are destroying our environment. We should think before its too late and to balance both we have an option that is - sustainable development.” - Javed Akhtar Barbhuiya, Owner - M/s Xiphias Industries
“I strongly believe with the proper technology, policy, and financial inclusion, we can end poverty. This, in turn, will help address true sustainability and development at the grass-root level.” - Nabin Biswal, Branch Manager - Syndicate Bank