Urban Water Body Rejuvenation: Developing Methodologies for AS Canal
Activities One-day workshop on Urban Water Body rejuvenation with a focus on AS Canal lying within the limits of Cherthala Municipality was held on 5 October at the World Backwaters resort. Put together by the IIT reasearch team, with the guidance of Prof N C Narayanan, the workshop is part of the ongoing Living Lab […]
Ekadina Shipashala: Charting the Future of the Save AS Canal Project
Activities Living Lab Team met with Minister P Prasad and MLA PP Chittaranjan on 15 Aug to share details of our upcoming project addressing the pollution of Vembanad Lake. Rohit Joseph presented strategies and our similar earlier interventions. The focus is on the rapidly urbanising stretch between the urban agglomerations Alleppey and Cherthala, forming the […]
Mallinyamuktham Navakeralam workshop – Alappuzha Municipality.
Activities Living Lab team were invited to the workshop organized by Alappuzha Municipality on 12 July 2024 to plan the second phase of Mallinyamuktham Navakeralam 2024-25. This year, the Municipality intends to focus on the pollution of water bodies, appreciating the presence of Vembanad Kayal, canals, rivers, and other smaller water bodies in the Municipality. […]
Equipping Future Engineers: Digital and Geospatial Training at RIT Pampady
Activities Living Lab Alleppey team hosted a Capacity Building Workshop at Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology (RIT), Pampady, aimed at equipping final-year Civil Engineering students with essential digital and geospatial skills for the survey work in Kumarakom as part of the OLOI Programme. The training focused on empowering students to contribute effectively to field surveys […]
Living Lab Alleppey: Strengthening Resilience in Kuttanad
As part of its ongoing initiatives, Living Lab Alleppey is working to build climate resilience in Kuttanad by focusing on disaster management, sustainable drinking water solutions, waste management, resilient infrastructure, and livelihood strategies. In this context, a one-day workshop was organized at St. Mary’s Church Hall, Champakulam, for Kudumbashree workers from Kainakary, Champakulam, Nedumudy, Kavalam, […]
Living Lab Alleppey | Launching for Kuttanad
The Living Lab Alleppey has officially begun its journey for Kuttanad, under the leadership of IIT Bombay. The initiative was inaugurated by District Panchayat President, K.G. Rajeswari, marking a new chapter in building climate resilience and sustainable development in the region. The Living Lab is designed to serve as a knowledge and action platform—bringing together […]
Mullath Ward Achieves Total Sanitation Status
As part of the Nirmala Bhavanam Nirmala Nagaram 2.0 – Azhakode Alappuzha Campaign, Mullath Ward has proudly attained the milestone of Total Sanitation Status. The declaration ceremony was held today at 4:00 PM near Mullath Muslim Mosque and was inaugurated by Alappuzha Municipality Chairperson, Smt. Soumya Raj. The session was presided over by Health Standing […]
Kainakary Hazard Mapping Report Released
The Hazard Mapping Report of Kainakary Grama Panchayat, prepared under the leadership of Living Lab Alleppey was officially released at the District Panchayat Hall at 10:30 AM. The report was inaugurated by Dr. Joy Elamon, Director General, KILA, who emphasized that in the backdrop of global warming and climate change, recurring natural hazards are increasingly […]
Winter School 2022 Kicks Off in Kuttanad
The Winter School 2022 has begun, bringing together around 25 research students from IIT Bombay and the Technical University of Munich, Germany, to study the recurring flooding challenges in Kuttanad. Over the course of four days, the study team will visit flood-affected regions of Kuttanad and engage in dialogues with farmers, local representatives, and community […]
Towards Brown Gold – International Engagement in Alappuzha
As part of the “Towards Brown Gold” project, an international study team comprising 22 members from England, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, and Nepal visited Alappuzha to explore challenges and opportunities in Fecal Sludge Management (FSM). The delegation, including research scholars, professionals, and NGO representatives, engaged with key stakeholders leading Alappuzha’s waste management initiatives – from Haritha […]