London: Located in New Delhi Takachari is one of five first-time winners earthshot award It was established by Prince William to reward innovators with £1 million for developing unprecedented solutions to the world’s biggest environmental challenges. The Indian company on Sunday won the award in the “Clean Our Air” category for its technology for making fuel, fertilizers and other specialty chemicals from agricultural waste.
Takachar’s innovation aims to end stubble burning, an annual crisis in northern India that causes severe air pollution, including in the national capital region. The technology will also increase the income of farmers by creating a market for crop residues.
Takachar’s affordable, small-scale, portable technology can connect to tractors in remote farms and convert crop residues into salable profitable bio-products, reducing smoke emissions by up to 98%.
In addition to £1 million in prize money, the firm will receive support for scale and growth from some of the world’s most influential companies. Takachar hopes to expand its operations around the world with the goal of cutting carbon dioxide by one billion tonnes a year.
Takachar Co-Founder and CEO Vidyut Mohan Said, “In some parts of the world, air pollution reduces the life expectancy of the population by nine years. We all need to stop ignoring this problem and act now. This award is being given to us in our worldwide efforts. The solution will enable us to enhance and help. We realize our vision of reducing air pollution while creating livelihood opportunities for rural communities.”
An array of stars and performers wore recycled clothing at the “green-carpet” awards ceremony held at the Alexander Palace. actress emma Watson Wore a wedding dress made of 10 pieces that came from a vintage shop. Sponsors of the awards include the Aga Khan Development Network, Bezos Earth Fund and Bloomberg Philanthropy.
Jason Knauf, CEO of the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, said: “The burning of agricultural waste is one of the biggest drivers of city air pollution, but the issue does not receive global attention. Takachar’s game-changing The solution presents a way to not only eliminate air pollution that would otherwise result from burning, but to do so in a way that benefits farmers. Has shown leadership, which we hope will inspire others. Takachar has shown that India’s innovators have what it takes to solve India’s environmental challenges.”
Every year, by 2030, £1 million will go to each of the five selected projects.
Takachar’s innovation aims to end stubble burning, an annual crisis in northern India that causes severe air pollution, including in the national capital region. The technology will also increase the income of farmers by creating a market for crop residues.
Takachar’s affordable, small-scale, portable technology can connect to tractors in remote farms and convert crop residues into salable profitable bio-products, reducing smoke emissions by up to 98%.
In addition to £1 million in prize money, the firm will receive support for scale and growth from some of the world’s most influential companies. Takachar hopes to expand its operations around the world with the goal of cutting carbon dioxide by one billion tonnes a year.
Takachar Co-Founder and CEO Vidyut Mohan Said, “In some parts of the world, air pollution reduces the life expectancy of the population by nine years. We all need to stop ignoring this problem and act now. This award is being given to us in our worldwide efforts. The solution will enable us to enhance and help. We realize our vision of reducing air pollution while creating livelihood opportunities for rural communities.”
An array of stars and performers wore recycled clothing at the “green-carpet” awards ceremony held at the Alexander Palace. actress emma Watson Wore a wedding dress made of 10 pieces that came from a vintage shop. Sponsors of the awards include the Aga Khan Development Network, Bezos Earth Fund and Bloomberg Philanthropy.
Jason Knauf, CEO of the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, said: “The burning of agricultural waste is one of the biggest drivers of city air pollution, but the issue does not receive global attention. Takachar’s game-changing The solution presents a way to not only eliminate air pollution that would otherwise result from burning, but to do so in a way that benefits farmers. Has shown leadership, which we hope will inspire others. Takachar has shown that India’s innovators have what it takes to solve India’s environmental challenges.”
Every year, by 2030, £1 million will go to each of the five selected projects.
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