The Financial Express places a spotlight on eco-enterprises in India, bringing attention to the growth of organizations that address enviornmental issues and crediting their success to “supportive government policies, maturing clean technologies and growing investor appetite.”   The article mentions several enterprises,…

Challenge:Future is a global student competition, aimed at promoting innovation for the world’s sustainable future. If you are a student between the age 18 and 30, Challenge:Future sincerely invites you to join our competition to develop sustainable solutions for specific…

LGT Venture Philanthropy is proud to announce the launch of the iCats Program: The iCats Program is an answer to the need for professional know-how and resources in many philanthropic organizations and social enterprises. LGT Venture Philanthropy created a web-based…

Chilkur Balaji temple, more famous among the residents of  Hyderabad (if not among the larger Indian community) as the “Visa temple”  because it is believed to aid those who have applied for US Visa, has adopted a “say-no-to-plastic” policy.

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Dreamcatchers Foundation is uniquely positioned as an incubator for developing and nurturing programs that provide the opportunity for a transformative experience for young people that serves as…

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Today, Startup Dunia featured a neat new ecofriendly social enterprise – BK Environmental Innovations.  Based in Hyderabad, they have created “bakeys,” which is edible cutlery.  In addition to producing a good that is environmentally friendly (they claim the spoon can degrade…

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GreenMicrofinance Celebrates EARTH DAY 2009 – Launches Online University Forum edit

GreenMicrofinance™, a cutting-edge Pennsylvania-based triple bottom line company, has set Earth Day, April 22, 2009, at 5:00 PM EDT, for the launch of its online climate change and microfinance…

We alerted our readers about Sankalp, and the event is now around the corner!  Check back with ThinkChange India as we bring you updates and guest posts straight from the forum.  Adrienne Villani and Sujatha Mutthaya from Intellecap provide more background:

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