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Renewable energy technologiesBiomass is the major energy source in rural areas. Over exploitation of this energy source has adverse impact on the environment. Fuel efficient stoves, dryers, kilns, and biogas technologies conserve biomass and create new business opportunities. Small hydro projects provide reliable electricity to remote villages.
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Technologies for informal process industriesInnovative technology options provide opportunities for rural value addition of agricultural / horticultural produce. Low - investment income generating activities can lead to improved economic conditions of rural women. Creation of viable and sustainable rural micro enterprises requires an efficient integration of technological, managerial and social skills.
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Water and environmental managementAccess to adequate water of potable quality for drinking and other uses is imperative for physical, social and economic well being. At the same time inappropriate management of wastes has various direct as well as cumulative impacts on environmental resources, people and livelihoods. TIDE focuses on technological interventions in rain water harvesting, artificial recharge of groundwater, removal of contaminants in drinking water, and various waste management technologies.
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Women and livelihoodsThere are several social, cultural, financial and technological barriers to micro enterprises development for women's self help groups in rural areas. TIDE has worked on technology adaptation to provide innovative income generating options for women, close to their homes. Support systems like creation of marketing linkages and technical training are also being developed for sustainable livelihood creation.
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Building local entrepreneurshipsMechanisms for complete transfer of knowledge to local small town / village level entrepreneurs is vital for sustainability of enterprises based on renewable energy and water technologies. A period of hand holding and demonstration of commercial viability is also necessary for local enterprises to gain confidence. These commercially viable enterprises would then be the champions for acceptance of technological interventions.
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TrainingTechnical and Managerial skills are very crucial for the development of entrepreneurship and enterprises. These skills can be acquired by training and counselling.
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State Wise Distribution
State wise classification of projects that TIDE has implemented.
Success Stories
A few cases where TIDE has made a difference.
- Conversion of School Campus into an Environment Friendly Zone
- Micro Enterprise for Rural Women
Conversion of School Campus into an Environment Friendly Zone
The Water and Environment Group of TIDE embarked on a 2 year project titled “Conversion of a School Campus into an Environment Friendly Zone”. The project was executed on KV Campus, Bangalore, and comprises of a series of environment friendly components. On 15th August 2010, the installations were inaugurated at KV campus in the presence of several dignitaries. The function was also covered in the DNA Bangalore edition on 16th August 2010.
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Ashoka Changemakers
TIDE submitted a project entry titled "Fuel-efficient wood stove dissemination - an approach empowering women" for the award competition of Ashoka Changemakers and Exxon Mobil in the category of "Women l Tools l Technology: Building opportunities and economic power". TIDE was among the 10 finalists of 268 entries.
*TIDE has launched a distribution company called Sustaintech, to enable its production entrepreneurs access to markets.