Design, Innovation, and Enterprise Work

Green & Circular Materials, Livelihoods, Entrepreneurship

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Sitalpatti Mat Value Chain: Supply and Constraints

I studied the access to sitalpatti which is uneven, compounded by gaps in processing skills and knowledge in urban locations.

Bamboo Bicycle Commercialization in India: Market Barriers

I tried to commercialize bamboo bicycles, but was challenged by material inconsistency and cost pressures, and weak market acceptance.

Methods for Controlled Shaping of Living Bamboo Culms

I took up shaping of live bamboo, studying growth patterns, moisture dynamics, and constraints imposed by biological variability.

Construction of Water Storage Tank Using Plastic Waste

I developed bamboo structural frameworks with recycled plastic components to create low-cost, durable water storage tanks.

Design and Fabrication of Bamboo–Concrete Composite Floor Tiles

I worked on developing bamboo reinforcement concrete tiles to achieve portable, modular flooring performance.

Challenges in Designing Portable Housing Using Recycled Plastic

Recycled plastic housing systems encounter constraints related to load transfer, heat buildup, and long-term material behaviour.

E-commerce Challenges for Products Made from Upcycled Plastic Rope

Recycled plastic rope products face e-commerce challenges related to visual representation, weight, and consumer trust.

Digital Commerce Barriers for Upcycled Saree–Based Products

E-commerce for upcycled saree goods is constrained by inconsistent aesthetics, pricing complexity, and quality perception challenges.

Upcycling Coffee Sacks into Market-Oriented Enterprise Products

The activity focuses on transforming discarded coffee sacks into commercially viable products through structured enterprise models.

Development of Bamcrete Composite Walling Systems

Bamcrete walling systems combine bamboo reinforcement and concrete infill to achieve cost-efficient, durable construction solutions.

Design and Development of Street Furniture Using Scrap Materials

Street furniture is designed from scrap materials to create durable, functional urban infrastructure through circular design.

Government-led market integration of green and circular products

Commercialization faces procedural, pricing, and constraints, integrating natural and upcycled products into government projects.

Prefabricated Structural Elements in Whole Bamboo Construction

Prefabricated whole bamboo components enable standardized structural systems with reduced on-site assembly and material waste.

Green Economy Enterprise for Rural Youth Livelihoods

The training model enables rural youth to participate in green economy enterprises through skills, production, and market access.

Structural Slab Systems Using Bamboo as Reinforcement

I developed Bamcrete slab systems and tested for structural strength under real construction conditions.

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