Livelihood Systems

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Water Hyacinth for Product and Livelihood Development

This work focused on using invasive water hyacinth to develop marketable products, generate livelihood opportunities.

Livelihood Creation for Refugee Women in Constrained Contexts

The project involved in setting up skill training and production systems for refugee women around their challenges.

Skill Training for Survivors of Sexual Violence (POCSO)

This work focused on skill development initiatives for survivors of sexual violence, aimed at recovery, dignity, economic independence.

Reapplication of Discarded Saree Textiles in Carry Products

This work focused on converting discarded sarees into functional bags through material sorting, livelihoods, and stitching systems.

Product Design With Salvaged Wood for Market Integration

The study examined the use of salvaged wood in developing value-added products for livelihood generation.

Use of Post Consumer Plastic Waste for Product Design

This work focused on producing eco diaries from recovered waste materials, integrating design, material reuse, and challenges.

Bamboo as Livelihood Pathways for Women in Transitioning Economies”

This work focused on building skill development and livelihood pathways to support economic transition and long-term stability for sex workers.

Design-Led Development of Upcycled Plastic Craft Products

The study examined the development of craft products from post-industrial plastic waste, analysing finishing methods appropriate for small-scale production.

Bamboo Rural Housing R&D in Collaboration with IIIT Hyderabad

This work involved research and development on bamboo-based rural housing in collaboration with IIIT Hyderabad, aimed at scalable applications.

Designing Bamboo Furniture Through Market Lens

This work focused on developing bamboo furniture design with emphasis on form, durability, cost and ergonomics.

Capacity Building and Skill Training for SHG Women

This work focused on skill training to enable SHG women to access sustainable livelihood and income opportunities.

Discarded Leather Labels as a Material for Lifestyle Accessories

Discarded leather labels were utilised to develop durable lifestyle components through systematic material reuse practices.