On the occasion of World Earth Day, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation carried out a series of impactful on-ground initiatives across the city. Along with tree plantation and environmental awareness activities, efforts were made to promote zero-waste practices, clean and maintain parks and green spaces, and ensure proper waste segregation for sustainable processing. These collective actions reflect a shared commitment towards a cleaner, greener, and more responsible Navi Mumbai. #WorldEarthDay #EarthDay2026 #GreenNaviMumbai #TreePlantation #EnvironmentalAwareness #ZeroWaste #CleanAndGreen #SwachhSurvekshan2025 #LiFE #MajhiVasundhara #SwachhCity #SustainableLiving #ActForEnvironment #MyCleanCity

On National Pollution Control Day, we reaffirm our shared duty to protect the planet. Pollution is not just an environmental challenge it is a direct threat to public health, community well-being, and the future of our children. This day reminds us why clean air, safe water, and healthy ecosystems are essential for a better tomorrow. Every citizen’s small act matters. Reducing plastic, saving water, planting trees, choosing eco-friendly options, and keeping our surroundings clean can create powerful change. Let us unite for a pollution-free future and build a planet we are proud to pass on to the next generation. Warm wishes on National Pollution Control Day. #NationalPollutionControlDay #SaveOurPlanet #CleanAirCleanFuture #EcoResponsibility #ActForEnvironment @KTRBRS @BRSparty

2️⃣ Safeguard Our Future Today. The time for delay is over! The #ESHIA Bill ensures that every development project considers its impact on people, ecosystems, and public health. We urge the National Assembly to act now — pass the Bill and secure Nigeria’s sustainable future. #ActForEnvironment #PassTheBill @gifsep4climate @FMEnvng @NGRSenate @BalarabeAbbas_ @TerseerUgbor @gifsep4climate

As RenewCred, one of our #ACTForEnvironment portfolio organisations, gears up for the launch of the Bharat Carbon Credit in October 2025 - it’s incredible to see this partnership with Bartronics come alive! The initiative aims to help farmers take part in global carbon markets by encouraging sustainable farming methods that create verified carbon credits, thus enabling additional income opportunities for them. More power to team RenewCred as they pilot India’s first carbon registry to enable climate action at scale! Read more about the initiative here: bwdisrupt.com/article/bartro… CoFoundersOfSocialChange

A huge part of building a sustainable economy is reducing what ends up in landfills. In sectors like agriculture — where scaling down production isn’t always feasible — the answer could lie in transforming waste into value. Meet Brisil and Cancrie, two #ACTForEnvironment portfolio startups, that are leading the way in circular innovation by turning agricultural waste into valuable materials. Brisil, founded by Tanmay Pandya, converts rice husk ash into green precipitated silica and activated carbon, which are essential ingredients in several manufacturing industries — from tyres to toothpaste to pharmaceuticals. Cancrie, founded by Akshay Jain and Mahi Singh, gives new life to coconut shells and other biomass by converting them into nano-carbons that enhance battery efficiency and lifespan, powering cleaner, longer-lasting energy storage solutions. Read more in The Hindu BusinessLine: feature: thehindubusinessline.com/spe… If you're building in the space, we’d love to connect! Tell us more: actgrants.in/apply-for-a-gra… #CoFoundersOfSocialChange #CircularEconomy

The circular economy is not just an environmental imperative, but also an economic one. According to the MoEFCC, a #circulareconomy could unlock a market opportunity exceeding $2 trillion by 2050 and create ~10 million additional jobs. In this @htTweets op-ed, @alankritakhera (Director, ACT) and Sruthi Shanmugam (Lead, #ACTForEnvironment) share what it will take to unlock capital and scale circular models for a regenerative, climate-resilient economy. Ft. @BrisilTech @IndraWaterIndia @MiniMinesPower Click here to read more: hindustantimes.com/ht-insigh… Tanmay Pandya Amrit Om Nayak Krunal Patel Arvind Bhardwaj Anupam Kumar #CoFoundersOfSocialChange #ClimateFinance

Plastic pollution is an undeniable part of our present, but it need not be an inevitable part of our future. Every minute, our world staggers just a little bit more under the weight of environmental harm caused by both the manufacture and disposal of plastic. But as #ACTForEnvironment, we find hope in #socialentrepreneurs who are building greener tech-first alternatives to existing products and practices. As well as in ecosystem leaders who are proactively choosing to adopt these alternatives and become more sustainable. Because meaningful change doesn’t take forever, nor is it impossible. It only needs the will to act. Together. @GoZerocircle @APChemi_com @SuhasDixit81 #WorldEnvironmentDay2025 #CoFoundersOfSocialChange #BeatPlasticPollution

#MeetOurSuperstarFounders | Divanshu Kumar and Moinak Banerjee, @solinas_in Every day, we lose litres and litres of water to preventable issues — from leaky pipelines and contamination to ageing infrastructure. As these systems strain under pressure, sanitation workers still put themselves at risk to keep them running. Solinas, an #ACTForEnvironment startup, is working to change that. Their R-Bot, is a robotic system that can inspect and clean large sewer lines while detecting leaks and blockages in real time. Powered by Swasth, their AI platform, it provides predictive insights to help cities take action before problems get worse. Watch to know more about how a successful college project at IIT-Madras has grown into a startup trying to solve the future of sanitation in India: youtu.be/2oIlVuJ224w #CoFoundersOfSocialChange

From #decarbonising industries to reimagining circularity, #StartupMahakumbh saw India’s climate innovation ecosystem in full force at the Energy and Climate Tech Pavilion. #ACTForEnvironment was proud to support this convening that brought together visionary founders, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem enablers shaping India’s green transition. @alankritakhera, Director, ACT spoke with sustainability leaders and next gen material startups about how for India to lead on materials innovation, we need stronger industry-founder collaboration to crack challenges of performance and scale. It’s this spirit of deep collaboration that echoed across the day. With powerful insights from leaders across climate finance, circularity, decarbonisation, and mobility—what stood out was the urgency and optimism. From the Climate Wall sparking curiosity to panels driving action, the day was a celebration of bold ideas backed by collective energy. Alankrita Khera | Biswarup Chakrabarty (@ITCCorpCom) | Neha J. (@GoZerocircle) | Kushal Banerjee (@HPCL) | @shrutikutmutia (BacAlt) | Sruthi Shanmugam (ACT) | Tanmay Pandya (Brisil Technologies Private Limited) I @prashanthp #CoFoundersOfSocialChange #Climatetech #BuildingForBharat #BharatInnovates

So proud to see Indra Water, an #ACTForEnvironment portfolio startup, featured in Forbes! Founders Amrit Om Nayak and Krunal Patel are transforming industrial wastewater treatment in India through a modular technology that helps industries and hotels treat and recycle water at the source - recovering 99% of the treated water for reuse. With 4x smaller systems, 30% lower capex, and 40% lower opex than typical water treatment systems, Indra Water makes wastewater treatment more accessible and cost-effective and we're truly inspired by the impact they're creating for India's #watersecurity needs! Read the full story here: www-forbesindia-com.cdn.ampp… #CoFoundersOfSocialChange #CircularEconomy

A huge congratulations @AltCarbonIndia from the #ACTForEnvironment portfolio for securing a game-changing partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation to establish India as a leader in #CarbonDioxideRemoval (CDR)! Founded by Shrey and Sparsh Agarwal, Alt Carbon is pioneering Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW)—an engineered direct carbon removal method that spreads basalt rock dust on farmland to capture carbon while improving soil health and increasing crop yields by 30-50%. In just 14 months, their scientific and operational excellence has earned significant global trust, and we look forward to this collaboration catalysing game changing #climateimpact in the time to come. #CoFoundersOfSocialChange

Running water is great….till it runs out. According to the World Bank, India has 18% of the world’s population, but only 4% of its water resources, making it among the most water-stressed in the world. Given that our demand is expected to outpace our supply by 70%, we’re estimated to be at the brink of a severe water shortage by 2030. But the future isn’t set in stone. Tech-first innovations on wastewater recycling, sewage treatment, rainwater harvesting, and water-efficient agriculture have the potential to turn the tide and help Bharat progress on its #watersecurity goals. If you're an early stage #startup building a tech-led solution to address water scarcity with industrial or agricultural applications, reach out to us at environment@actgrants.in! #WorldWaterDay #CoFoundersOfSocialChange #ACTForEnvironment #WaterConservation

Congratulations to Indra, a part of the #ACTForEnvironment portfolio, and Rocket Learning, a part of the #ACTForEducation portfolio for being recognized at the Marico Innovation Foundation Awards as Innovation Icons 2025! Indra’s groundbreaking work in wastewater treatment and Rocket Learning’s work in improving early childhood education is shaping a better future for Bharat, and we’re incredibly proud of them! #CoFoundersOfSocialChange #SocialInnovations

#ACTuallyAwesome | Alankrita Khera Alankrita’s career has been shaped by unstoppable ambition and deep curiosity. She started in broadcast media with organisations like Bloomberg, Times Television & Viacom18 and quickly realised that she loved problem-solving and wanted to be in the thick of the action—not at a distance. She thrived in the fast paced environments, wearing multiple hats and experiencing firsthand what it meant to build something from scratch. But over time, she found herself asking—could this same entrepreneurial energy be used to solve deeper, messier problems? Once she started exploring impact, she never looked back. Education felt like a familiar place to start, and she dove right in. She spent years shaping campaigns, driving fundraising, and understanding change at both a deep and systemic level through her work at CRY and Teach For India. With ACT, Alankrita saw the opportunity to work with founders in a way that fused entrepreneurial rigour with deep mission-alignment—and she knew she had to be part of it. As Director of #ACTForEnvironment and #ACTPlatform, she embodies the value of having an entrepreneurial mindset—taking risks, learning fast, and creating magic. She believes in building with intention, knowing real change takes time, but every step forward counts. When she’s out of office, she returns with wild travel stories, pictures of breathtaking deep sea dives, or new artwork made with her son. Her true superpower? Being fully present. Deeply empathetic, she inspires trust, confidence, and clarity in everyone around her, and hopes that everyone can truly think of themselves as someone who can make a difference to what they care about. In ACT terminology, may everyone realise they are indeed #CoFoundersOfSocialChange! #ThisIsUs

We're thrilled to congratulate APChemi, a part of the #ACTForEnvironment portfolio, for securing $515,000 from the Technology Development Board (TDB)! Their pioneering plastic pyrolysis and chemical recycling technology transforms non-recyclable plastic waste into refinery-grade oil, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and accelerating the circular economy. With this support, Suhas Dixit and his team at APChemi are set to shape a self-reliant, sustainable future for Bharat. Click here to learn more: pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail… #CoFoundersOfSocialChange #CircularEconomy #PlasticRecycling

#MeetOurSuperstarFounders | Amrit Om Nayak and Krunal Patel, Founders, Indra Water is at the heart of everything—industry, agriculture, and daily life. Yet, billions of litres are wasted every day due to inefficient treatment, putting immense pressure on our already depleting resources. Traditional treatment systems come with major challenges—they take time, break down frequently, and generate harmful sludge that adds to environmental damage. Indra Water is changing this with its wastewater treatment system that works faster, more reliably, and without hazardous byproducts. By treating water at the source, it enables industries and large complexes to recycle and reuse water efficiently, reducing dependency on freshwater and cutting down pollution. Indra, a part of the #ACTForEnvironment portfolio, is on a mission to treat upto 300,000,000 litres of #wastewater a day. Watch this video to learn more about their journey and their dream for the future: youtu.be/n3-ybvVs-zg #CoFoundersOfSocialChange #Water

So proud to see MiniMines, an #ACTForEnvironment portfolio startup, recognised for their technological innovation on sustainable #batteryrecyling at the ICONN Summit, a premier platform for innovation and collaboration in the #startup ecosystem. They recently also won the Emerging Start-Up of the Year 2024 award at the Micelio Global Clean Energy Summit - a recognition that spotlights their work on building a #circulareconomy among the key players in the #cleanmobility space! Through their energy and water-efficient hybrid hydrometallurgy process, Minimines recycles Li-ion battery waste to recover valuable rare metals like Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, and Manganese that can be used in the manufacturing of fresh batteries. Know more about their work here: actgrants.in/minimines-joins… #CoFoundersOfSocialChange

#MeetOurSuperstarFounders | Cancrie’s Mahi Singh and Akshay Jain By transforming recycled agricultural waste into advanced nano carbons, Cancrie is tackling two significant challenges: enhancing battery performance and reducing environmental waste that would otherwise go to landfills. Their breakthrough technology increases battery cycle life by 50% and improves energy efficiency by 40%, enabling longer-lasting, more efficient batteries. As global demand for improved batteries surges—driven by the rise of EVs and renewable energy—Cancrie is using innovative technologies to create a measurable climate impact across India and Bharat. Watch the video to know more: #CoFoundersOfSocialChange #CleanEnergy #ACTForEnvironment

We’re thrilled to welcome @AltCarbonIndia to our #ACTForEnvironment portfolio! As one of India’s early movers in Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW), they're capturing CO₂ by applying basalt, which is rich in magnesium and calcium—to agricultural lands. This groundbreaking process locks CO₂ in stable carbonates for thousands of years, while enhancing soil health and boosting crop yields. We’re proud to support their innovative #carbon sequestration process as well as the development of D-CAL to drive transformative, scalable change. The Darjeeling Climate Action Lab (D-CAL) is an advanced MRV (measurement, reporting, and verification) facility designed to reduce credit costs and provide cost-efficient solutions for the broader ERW ecosystem. Click here to learn more about Alt Carbon and ACT’s role in their journey: actgrants.in/act-for-environ… @SparshAgarwall Shrey Agarwal #CoFoundersOfSocialChange

Why is addressing water scarcity not just an environmental concern, but a business imperative? In this episode of #UnHerd, Amrit Om Nayak (Co-Founder, Indra Water), speaks to Sruthi Shanmugam (Manager, ACT For Environment), about how the economic value of water management can lead to significant cost savings and enhance operational efficiency for industries. Join us as they delve into the complexities of water treatment, the challenges posed by pollutants, and how innovative solutions can drive sustainability while providing a compelling business case for companies to invest in water management practices. Listen to the full conversation on YouTube or Spotify, Spotify: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s… YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=N5lHvr4M… You can also read the transcript here: actgrants.in/unherd-with-amr… #CoFoundersOfSocialChange #ACTForEnvironment #WaterScarcity #Sustainability #SocialImpact