Archive · 13 Jun 2025
IIT Kharagpur Team Wins National Award for Sewage Innovation
A team from IIT Kharagpur won an award for their idea to save water and help the environment.
They found a way to turn sewage into energy using a process called hydrothermal carbonization.
This method uses sewage instead of fresh water.
The award was given at an event in New Delhi, which celebrated ideas from young people for a greener planet.
It is an example of how to make the world a cleaner place.
IIT Kharagpur team won the national 'Save Water' award for converting sewage into sustainable energy.
The team's innovation uses hydrothermal carbonization to repurpose raw sewage, reducing freshwater use.
The award was presented at a World Environment Day event in New Delhi.
The project, titled 'Reducing Water Footprint Using Raw Sewage during Hydrothermal Carbonization,' was recognized.
The Ideas4LiFE initiative was launched at IIT Delhi on July 29, 2024, to encourage youth-driven eco-solutions.
- Who
- A team from IIT Kharagpur, mentored by Prof. Brajesh Kumar Dubey, won the award.
- What
- A team from IIT Kharagpur won a national award for converting sewage into sustainable energy.
- When
- The award was presented at a World Environment Day event.
- Where
- The event was held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
- Why
- To promote sustainable urban development and reduce freshwater usage.
- Award
- National award in 'Save Water' category
- Winning Team
- IIT Kharagpur
- Innovation
- Using raw sewage in hydrothermal carbonization
- Mentorship
- Prof. Brajesh Kumar Dubey
- Initiative
- Ideas4LiFE
- Event Location
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Launched
- July 29, 2024