United for Rani Canal: Community Mobilization Ahead of Earth Day
In preparation for the Rani Canal cleanup on April 22 (Earth Day), a corner meeting was organized in Iravukad Ward. Volunteers, Kudumbashree members, Haritha Karma Sena workers, and representatives from Residents’ Associations from Kuthirappanthi, Iravukad, Wadakkal, Gurumandiram, and Mullath wards participated in the cluster meeting. Following the cleanup on the 22nd, the group leaders received […]
International Research Team Visits Decentralized Liquid Waste Plant in Chathannad
Ms. Sabine Giglmeier and Ms. Amruta Jayawant, members of the Center for Heritage, Environment and Development (C-HED) research team, visited the decentralized liquid waste treatment plant – D-WATS – implemented jointly by KILA and IIT Bombay in the Chathannad Municipal Colony. CanAlpy Project Coordinator Geethu provided a detailed explanation of the plant’s operations and processes. […]
Master Plan for Complete Solid Waste Management in Alappuzha Finalized
A two-day workshop organized jointly by CanAlpy, IIT Bombay & KILA, and Alappuzha Municipality concluded successfully to develop a comprehensive master plan for solid waste management within the municipal limits of Alappuzha. The second-day session was inaugurated by Kerala Solid Waste Management Project Director U.V. Jose IAS, with Prof. N.C. Narayanan delivering the welcome address. […]
Master Plan for Comprehensive Solid Waste Management in Alappuzha Launched
A two-day workshop to prepare a master plan for solid waste management within Alappuzha Municipality commenced at the municipal council hall, jointly organized by CanAlpy, IIT Bombay & KILA, and Alappuzha Municipality. The workshop was inaugurated by Chairperson Soumya Raj, with a welcome address by Municipality Health Officer K.P. Varghese. Prof. N.C. Narayanan delivered the […]
Manickal Panchayat Studies Alappuzha Model for Waste Management
The administration and officials of Manickal Gram Panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram, visited Alappuzha to study the liquid waste management model implemented at Chathanad Municipal Colony, jointly developed by KILA and IIT Bombay. The delegation also observed various aerobic composting plants, municipal-led organic vegetable cultivation initiatives, and Kerala’s pioneering “Pola From Money” project. The visit was guided by […]
Alappuzha Urban Flood Study Conducted Through Boot Camp
Alappuzha Municipality’s critical urban flood challenges are being studied under the leadership of CANALPY Alappuzha. To understand how floods impact daily life, a three-day boot camp was jointly organized with M.Tech students from Barton Hill College, Thiruvananthapuram, focusing on the Alissery Ward.Day 1 (29/11/2021): Sessions introduced CANALPY’s initiatives, Geotracker, ODK Collect, and mobile applications. In […]
Alappuzha Municipality Launches Comprehensive Cleanliness Survey Under “Nirmal Bhavan Nirmal Nagaram 2.0”
Alappuzha Municipality, in collaboration with CANALPY Alappuzha and Living Lab Alleppey, officially launched the first phase of the “Nirmal Bhavan Nirmal Nagaram 2.0” project on October 2, Gandhi Jayanti, initiating a comprehensive city-wide cleanliness survey. Over four days, the project aims to collect detailed data from every household under the municipality, targeting total waste management […]
Launch of Full-Cleanliness Survey Preparations Under “Nirmal Bhavan Nirmal Nagaram 2.0” in Alappuzha Municipality
Alappuzha Municipality, in collaboration with CANALPY Alappuzha and Living Lab Alleppey, officially initiated the preparatory activities for the full-cleanliness declaration under the “Nirmal Bhavan Nirmal Nagaram 2.0” project.The meeting was held on September 23, 2021, at the Municipal Council Hall, attended by Municipality Chairperson Soumya Raj, ward councilors, and CANALPY team members. The session, led […]