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Projects
The operational structure of EWB-India requires the affilated student and professional chapters to create, develop and implement their own projects in line with ewb-india' mission. For information on ongoing projects or to discuss ideas for new projects please contact our Director, Mr. Ram Bhamidipati ( ram@rbtrust.com)
A few illustrative examples are listed below which have been started by the Hyderabad Professional chapter and Student chapter at Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology
1. THE RASOOLPURA SLUM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT HYDERABAD
EWB-India Hyderabad Chapter in partnership with an NGO, Bhumi, has decided to undertake slum improvement work, starting with a pilot project at Rasoolpura, situated in the heart of the city. An open sewage canal passes right across the slum and overspills into the houses each time there is a heavy downpour. The canal also carries toxic pollutants from a nearby industrial area. Lack of proper sanitation and hygiene are additional causes of many diseases prevailing in the area. Due to the high level of poverty a large percentage of children are engaged in child labour.
Under the guidance of Bernhard Chapligin of Karlsruhe University, Germany, and Prof. Jafari of Muffakham Jah College of Engineering, a civil engineering team of student volunteers has initiated detailed engineering and health related studies in order to propose practical solutions.
Open Polluted Canal in Rasoolpura
Uncovered Sewage Drains
Students Taking GPS Readings
This is a perfect example of how the EWB movement could become active in India with EWB-India Chapters collaborating with other community development organizations,and in certain cases, partnering with foreign EWB groups or other foreign organizations with similar goals.
We hope those interested in participating in this movement will become EWB-India members by going through the membership process (see www.ewb-india.org for instructions) and take the initiative to start a professional or student chapter at their location. (Those located at Hyderabad may join the Hyderabad chapter after becoming EWB-India members, as per instructions on the website.) Our nation is in critical need of participation by skilled professionals and others rural and urban improvement projects, our Rasoolpura project being an example.
2. RURAL TECH PROJECTS AT MUFFAKHAM JAH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING EWB-INDIA CHAPTER
(i). From Agricultural Waste to Cooking Fuel
Students are working at preparing briquettes using agro-biowaste along with binder of paper and methi (fenugreek) paste. The research focuses on optimizing the proportions to improve the calorific value. This project work will help in finding a solution to the problem of cooking fuel in rural areas where there is abundant agricultural waste and many households do not have cooking gas. A local small industry could also be set up. (contact: ishrat.mirzana@gmail.com)
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