SwitchON Foundation Recognized as Top 10 Most Impactful NGOs of the Year 2024

Bhubaneswar, 4th May 2024: SwitchON Foundation has been honored as one of the Top 10 Impactful NGOs of the year…

• 30th May, 2024

As election days draw near call for Eco-friendly poll campaigning grows louder

Kolkata, Mar 28 2024: As election campaigns started across the country, environmentalists demand that political parties take the digital and…

• 1st April, 2024

Multi Stakeholder Meet on Environmental Sustainability with special focus on Renewable Energy, Waste Management & Green steels

Jamshedpur, January 4th, 2024: SwitchON Foundation in collaboration with Koru Foundation organized a stakeholder meet at Hotel Sonnet, Bistupur, Jamshedpur,…

• 9th January, 2024

Workshop on Clean Energy Solutions for Small Tea Growers: Equipping Community for a Greener Future

Kalimpong, December 26, 2023: As part of the Move the Earth Initiative, SwitchON Foundation had organized a workshop in partnership…

• 3rd January, 2024

Driving Agricultural Sustainability: Multi Stakeholder Meet on Solar-Powered Solutions & Sustainable Farming Practices

Hooghly, 4th December 2023: SwitchON Foundation organized a stakeholder meet on sustainable agriculture on the interlinkages between Sustainable agriculture and…

• 12th December, 2023

XISS and SwitchON Forge Strategic Partnership for Holistic Rural Development

Ranchi, 22nd Nov 2023: Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with…

• 24th November, 2023

Promoting Sustainability & Ecology through Durga Pujas – Jharkhand

Ranchi, October 20, 2023: Recognizing the need for a more sustainable approach to this year’s Durga Puja Celebration, SwitchON Foundation…

• 25th October, 2023

Promoting Sustainability & Ecology through Durga Pujas – West Bengal

Kolkata, October 21, 2023: With nearly 43,000 community Durga Puja being observed across West Bengal, the issue of responsible resource…

• 25th October, 2023

Promoting Sustainable Practices in Durga Puja Idol Preparation

Kolkata, October 9, 2023: Sovabazar Sangrami Club, Auth’n, UVVA in collaboration with SwitchON Foundation organized a press conference to shed…

• 10th October, 2023

Empowering Farmers: Workshop Promotes DRE Tech and Government Schemes Integration

Angul, 21st August, 2024: In a significant step towards promoting climate resilient agriculture, SwitchON Foundation, in collaboration with PIUS, organized…

• 3rd September, 2024

Innovative Technologies and Policies Set to Transform the Energy Landscape: Key Stakeholders Gather to Drive Renewable Energy Growth in West Bengal

Kolkata, 22nd August, 2024: In a significant step towards advancement of Renewable Energy in West Bengal, the Association of Renewable Energy Agencies…

• 3rd September, 2024

Maharashtra’s Agricultural Future Brightens: Farmers Embrace Organic Inputs and Regenerative Techniques

Ahmednagar, 10th July, 2024: In continuation of the spirit of Maharashtra Krishi Din, SwitchON Foundation has successfully conducted training programs…

• 7th August, 2024

Farmers Unite for Sustainable Future: Climate Resilient Agriculture and Distributed Renewable Energy at the Forefront

Akola, 26th July, 2024: The Move for Earth Symposium organized by SwitchON Foundation, in collaboration with CLEAN, RRA Network, GIZ,…

• 7th August, 2024

Empowering North Bengal’s Youth with Green Skills

Jalpaiguri, July 16, 2024: Recognizing the immense potential of the green economy, SwitchON Foundation launched two significant training programs on…

• 20th July, 2024

Championing Women Entrepreneurs: International Cooperative Day Showcases Small Business Impact and Opportunities

Bankura, 2nd July 2024: To mark International Cooperative Day, SwitchON Foundation united women entrepreneurs of the region at the DRDC…

• 5th July, 2024

Championing Women Entrepreneurs: MSME Day Showcases Small Business Impact & Opportunities

Nadia, 28 June 2024: To mark MSME Day, SwitchON Foundation united women entrepreneurs of the region at the DIC Conference…

• 1st July, 2024

70% of Maharashtra Vulnerable to Climate-Induced Droughts: Farmers Unite for Solutions

Akola, 5th June 2024: On World Environment Day, farmers across Maharashtra came together to participate in workshops, training, and activities…

• 12th June, 2024

30% of Odisha’s Soil Degraded: Youth, Women Entrepreneurs, Farmers Unite for Solutions

Bhubaneswar, 5th June 2024:  On World Environment Day, youth, women entrepreneurs, and farmers across Odisha came together to participate in…

• 12th June, 2024

68.98% of Jharkhand’s land degraded: Youth, Women Entrepreneurs, Farmers Unite for Solutions

Ranchi, 5th June 2024: On World Environment Day, youth, women entrepreneurs, and farmers across Jharkhand came together to participate in…

• 12th June, 2024

24% of West Bengal’s Soil Degraded: Youth, Women Entrepreneurs, Farmers Unite for Solutions

Kolkata, 5th June 2024: On World Environment Day, youth, women entrepreneurs, and farmers across West Bengal came together to participate…

• 12th June, 2024

Empowering Communities: Krishi Mela cum Buyer Seller Meet at Nadia

Kolkata, February 20, 2024: SwitchON Foundation in collaboration with NABARD with technical support from Grant Thornton Bharat LLP and HDFC…

• 29th March, 2024

Inauguration of First Millet Cafe by SHG women in Hura, Purulia

Purulia, 15th December 2023: In a landmark initiative towards sustainable agriculture and community empowerment, the first Millet Cafe of Purulia…

• 2nd January, 2024

Distributed Renewable Energy Expo: Igniting a Greener Future

Bhubaneswar, 22nd September: In a significant step towards advancing the national goal of embracing distributed renewable energy solutions and addressing…

• 4th October, 2023

SwitchON Foundation & Department of Agriculture, West Bengal organizes District Level Millet Awareness Workshop

Purulia 28th July 2023: SwitchON Foundation, with the assistance of Department of Agriculture, West Bengal, organised a District Level Workshop…

• 1st August, 2023

Farmer Producer Organisations Training in Yavatmal

Strengthening Institutional approach for collective action Yavatmal: SwitchON Foundation in an attempt to strengthen and promote Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)…

• 3rd July, 2023

Farmer Producer Organisations Training in Amravati

Strengthening Institutional approach for collective action Amravati: SwitchON Foundation in an attempt to strengthen and promote Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)…

• 3rd July, 2023

Farmer Producer Organisations Training in Akola

Strengthening Institutional approach for collective action 20th June Akola: SwitchON Foundation in an attempt to strengthen and promote Farmer Producer…

• 3rd July, 2023

A fillip to millet production, SwitchON Foundation distributes seed kits in Jharkhand

19th June, Dumka: SwitchON Foundation, in an attempt to encourage millet production, organized a high-quality millet seeds distribution program amongst…

• 27th June, 2023

SwitchON Foundation Empowers Meghalaya’s FPOs in Collaboration with Meghalaya Basin Development Authority

SwitchON Foundation in collaboration with NABARD, NCDC and The Meghalaya Basin Development Authority, has been actively promoting and empowering FPOs…

• 16th June, 2023

The National Panchayat Day Celebration at West Bengal

The National Panchayati Raj Day was observed on 24th April across the country to mark the constitutional amendment that created…

• 4th May, 2023

The National Panchayat Day Celebration at Odisha

The National Panchayati Raj Day was observed on 24th April across the country to mark the constitutional amendment that created…

• 27th April, 2023

The National Panchayat Day Celebration at Jharkhand

The National Panchayati Raj Day was observed on 24th April across the country to mark the constitutional amendment that created…

• 27th April, 2023

Odisha’s thirst for water: The alarming rate of Groundwater Depletion

Groundwater depletion is having serious consequences on communities around the world, and has also started to cause severe issues in…

• 27th March, 2023

Groundwater Depletion on rise in Jharkhand

Groundwater depletion is having serious consequences on communities around the world, and has also started to cause major issues in…

• 27th March, 2023

A Study on Alarming Groundwater Depletion in West Bengal: Wake up to the Water Crisis

21st July 2023: Groundwater depletion is having serious consequences on communities around the world, and has also started to cause…

• 27th March, 2023

Skill Council for Green Jobs & SwitchON Foundation collaborate to promote Skills & Development

New Delhi 25th January, 2023: A major milestone in the efforts to promote skills and development among youth was achieved…

• 25th January, 2023

District Level Workshop on Millets

Empowering Energy, Water, Agriculture Network (EEWA) powered by SwitchON Foundation is trying to promote awareness in different parts of West…

• 18th January, 2023

Urjamitra Training Programme

Usage of solar energy is very important to achieve clean energy in the future. Everyday the sun gives enough energy…

• 12th January, 2023

DRE Expo in Ranchi, Jharkhand

SwitchON Foundation in collaboration with Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency has organized a DRE expo in Ranchi, Jharkhand on 17th…

• 12th January, 2023

100th United Nation International Day of Cooperatives

2nd July, Kolkata: As Cooperatives all around the world celebrates the 100th United Nation International Day of Cooperatives (#CoopsDay). SwitchON…

• 6th July, 2022

Special drive on National Panchayati Raj Day to sensitise farmers on Climate Smart Technologies

26th April, 2022: SwitchON Foundation, on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day organized a special awareness drive through its…

• 11th May, 2022

An Evening with The Millet Man – A Discussion on Millet the silver bullet to fix Health & Ecology

SwitchON Foundation as a part of its agro nutri-sensitive drive today had organised an evening talk show followed by discussion…

• 14th April, 2022

A Discussion on the state of Groundwater as the Surface Temperature Rises

SwitchON Foundation today had organised a high level multi stakeholder convening at the Kalyan Krishi Vigyan Kendra. The discussion titled…

• 25th March, 2022

World Water Day – Raising the Alarm on Bengal’s Groundwater as Climate Crisis unfolds

SwitchON Foundation today observed, World Water Day 2022 by organizing a high level multi stakeholder convening organized at The Lalit…

• 25th March, 2022

Groundwater: Making Invisible Visible

INTRODUCTION The world water day is celebrated with the intention to remind everyone that water is indeed a valuable resource…

• 22nd March, 2022

Strengthening the Energy, Water & Agricultural Nexus

 A high level stakeholder meet titled “Strengthening the Energy, Water & Agricultural Nexus” was organised today at Raipur by SwitchON…

• 16th March, 2022

Empowering Women with Solar Pumps will enable a New Dawn of Hope & revolution in Agriculture – Deoghar

DEOGHAR, 17th NOVEMBER 21: A high level stakeholder meet titled “Solar Pumps for Women: Strengthening the Energy, Water & Agricultural…

• 18th November, 2021

Empowering Women with Solar Pumps will enable a New Dawn of Hope & revolution in Agriculture – Ranchi

RANCHI, 16th NOVEMBER 21: A high level stakeholder meet titled “Solar Pumps for Women: Strengthening the Energy, Water & Agricultural…

• 18th November, 2021

Solar Pumps for Women – “Strengthening the Energy, Water & Agricultural Nexus”

The agricultural sector has been the backbone of the Indian Economy for decades now and farmers are the pillars to…

• 15th November, 2021

Women Farmers to Benefit from Solar Pumps in Jharkhand

Ranchi, 18th October, 2021: Solar will now shine and bring prosperity amongst women farmers across Jharkhand. Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development…

• 21st October, 2021

SwitchON’s Solar Pump Technician Workshop

SwitchON Foundation is launching a Solar Pump Technician Training aimed at imparting technical training on Solar Pumps under their sustainable…

• 31st August, 2021

SwitchON Partners with State Agencies for spreading Awareness & Capacitiy Building on Solar pump

SwitchON Foundation is actively promoting solar pumps under the central government scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan…

• 25th August, 2021

Launch of SEWA (Strengthening Energy Water and Agriculture) Network in East India

SwitchON Foundation launches SEWA network providing a platform to promote sustainable climate smart technologies and practices in Jharkhand, Odisha and…

• 23rd August, 2021

SwitchON’s Model Farm

SwitchON has been developing 2 model farms in Hanskhali block of Nadia district and Onda block of Bankura district in…

• 19th August, 2021

SwitchON establishes FPC in Madhya Pradesh

Morena Krishidhan Farmers Producer Company Limited was established by SwitchON in the Morena block, and was registered under the Company’s…

• 19th August, 2021

Building the workforce for Green Future

SwitchON is a not-for-profit organization and has been promoting solar pumps since 2008. One of the major gaps observed while…

• 10th July, 2021

FPO Promotion by SwitchON

Farmers are the backbone of India's agrarian economy. However almost 70% farmers in India are small and marginal, with landholding…

• 10th July, 2021

SwitchON’s Journey towards green financing for Climate-Smart Agri Tech

In Eastern Indian states, 96% of the farmers are small and marginal and use diesel pumps to meet their irrigation…

• 25th June, 2021

What could be the Solution for Water Pollution!

SwitchON Foundation has been named as a finalist in Solution Search, a global contest designed to surface, spotlight and accelerate…

• 10th June, 2021

PNB signs MOU with SwitchON for Solar Pump Financing

Kolkata, 9th April 2021 - The sun shines brighter for small and marginal farmers in India as SwitchON Foundation has…

• 9th April, 2021

From abundance to scarcity: Time to rethink the state of groundwater in West Bengal

On the occasion of World Water day, SwitchON Foundation released its plan to combat groundwater depletion in the state. An…

• 22nd March, 2021

Experts Unite to Address Air Pollution’s Health Impacts inspiring Urgent Action

Kolkata, 13th July 2024: To raise awareness about the health impacts of air pollution, particularly on children, and fostering discussions…

• 19th July, 2024

Accelerating Clean Transport: Kolkata Launches Eastern India’s First-of-its-kind Electric Truck

Kolkata, June 26, 2024 – In a significant step towards decarbonizing India's road freight sector, SwitchON Foundation and KPMG in…

• 28th June, 2024

JEPC & SwitchON Foundation partner to empower students to boost Environmental Education in Jharkhand

Ranchi, 23rd May 2024: The Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) has entered into a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with…

• 30th May, 2024

Heatwave Havoc in April: A month of record-breaking temperatures

Kolkata, 7th May 2024: The month of April witnessed an unprecedented phenomenon: a relentless heatwave that shattered records and wreaked…

• 30th May, 2024

Doctors issue Urgent Health Advisory on the eve of National Pollution Prevention Day in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, 2nd Dec, 2023: On the eve of National Pollution Prevention Day, a critical health advisory has been released by…

• 4th December, 2023

Doctors issue Urgent Health Advisory on the eve of National Pollution Prevention Day in Ranchi

Ranchi, 2nd Dec, 2023: On the eve of National Pollution Prevention Day, a critical health advisory has been released by…

• 4th December, 2023

Doctors issue Urgent Health Advisory on the eve of National Pollution Prevention Day in Kolkata

Kolkata, 2nd Dec, 2023: On the eve of National Pollution Prevention Day, a critical health advisory has been released by…

• 4th December, 2023

Children Walk for their Right to Breathe Clean Air Amid Child Rights Week in Bhubaneswar

97% Children in Odisha consider Air Pollution as a Threat Children Walk for their Right to Breathe Clean Air  …

• 27th November, 2023

Children Walk for their Right to Breathe Clean Air Amid Child Rights Week in Ranchi

93.4% Children in Jharkhand consider Air Pollution as a Threat Children Walk for their Right to Breathe Clean Air During…

• 27th November, 2023

Children Walk for their Right to Breathe Clean Air Amid Child Rights Week in Dhanbad

93.4% Children in Jharkhand consider Air Pollution as a Threat Children Walk for their Right to Breathe Clean Air During…

• 20th November, 2023

Children Walk for their Right to Breathe Clean Air Amid Child Rights Week in Asansol

88.4% Children in West Bengal consider Air Pollution as a Threat Children Walk for their Right to Breathe Clean Air…

• 20th November, 2023

Children Walk for their Right to Breathe Clean Air Amid Child Rights Week in Bardhaman

88.4% Children in West Bengal consider Air Pollution as a Threat Children Walk for their Right to Breathe Clean Air…

• 20th November, 2023

Children Walk for their Right to Breathe Clean Air Amid Child Rights Week in Durgapur

88.4% Children in West Bengal consider Air Pollution as a Threat Children Walk for their Right to Breathe Clean Air…

• 20th November, 2023

Children Walk for their Right to Breathe Clean Air Amid Child Rights Week in Kolkata

88.4% Children in West Bengal consider Air Pollution as a Threat Children Walk for their Right to Breathe Clean Air…

• 20th November, 2023

Breath of Fresh Air : Celebrating a Smoke-Free Diwali in Odisha

State Pollution Control Board, Odisha, Centre for Environmental Studies and SwitchON Foundation Unite for Smoke Free Diwali and to Say…

• 15th November, 2023

Breath of Fresh Air : Celebrating a Smoke-Free Diwali in Jharkhand

Citizens Unite to Say No To Firecrackers and take pledge for a Greener and Healthier Festival of Lights   Ranchi…

• 15th November, 2023

Breath of Fresh Air : Celebrating a Smoke-Free Diwali in West Bengal

Citizens Unite to Say No To Firecrackers and take pledge for a Greener and Healthier Festival of Lights   Kolkata…

• 15th November, 2023

Ranchi & Dhanbad: Pre-Diwali Air Quality & An Impending Predicament

Air pollution is a justified issue for the mineral-rich, solid fuel excavation-oriented and heavy industry-led state of Jharkhand. Simultaneously, vehicles…

• 14th November, 2023

Bhubaneswar & Angul: Pre-Diwali Air Quality & An Impending Predicament

Diwali, the festival of lights, at the onset of winter is a point of concern for Bhubaneswar. SwitchON Foundation has…

• 14th November, 2023

Kolkata: Pre-Diwali Air Quality & An Impending Predicament

Post Durga Puja, the air quality of Kolkata is deteriorating rapidly. A study by SwitchON Foundation analysed data from 7…

• 14th November, 2023

Children & Youth unite Unveiling artistic talent: Inspiring acts of Environment Conservation

Bhubaneswar, 19th October: Regional Science Centre (A Unit of National Council of Science Museums), Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India…

• 26th October, 2023

Special Tram Jatra sets the stage for Eco-friendly Durga Puja celebrations

Kolkata, October 15, 2023: In a remarkable initiative to promote sustainable mobility and eco-friendly celebrations, Tramjatra and Calcutta Tram Users…

• 17th October, 2023

Environment Groups Meet to discuss Siliguri’s Air Pollution

Siliguri, 30th September: SwitchON Foundation organized an environmental group meeting in Siliguri, West Bengal to discuss the city’s issue of…

• 4th October, 2023

Towards Sustainable Mobility: A Roundtable Discussion on empowering Auto Unions for transition to electric vehicles

Kolkata, 20th August, 2023:  On the occasion of World Zero Emission Day, SwitchON Foundation in partnership with Jadavpur- Ranikuthi /Tollygunge…

• 4th October, 2023

Hon’ble Governor urges citizens to embrace Sustainable Transportation

Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose flags off Cycle Ride on the occasion of World Car Free…

• 30th September, 2023

Durgapur targets 10% reduction in Particulate Pollution by 2024-25

Durgapur, West Bengal: Durgapur is actively pursuing a robust plan to combat particulate pollution, with a determined target of achieving…

• 30th September, 2023

Countdown to Change: Climate Clock’s urgent reminder of our collective responsibility for positive action

Kolkata, 24th August : SwitchON Foundation and Energy Swaraj Foundation organized an orientation session on Climate Clock Assembly and Display…

• 29th August, 2023

Waste isn’t waste until we waste it – Launch of Waste Management Program in Puri

Puri, 8th August: SwitchON Foundation with a mission to sensitize citizens on effective waste management, launched its Waste Management program…

• 9th August, 2023

City Chapter Meet organized for Clean Air Action Plan in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, 26th May: SwitchON Foundation organized a city chapter meet at Bhubaneswar,Odisha to provide an overview on the city’s Clean…

• 7th August, 2023

Driving Sustainability through Green Steels: Stakeholder Meet

Durgapur, 3rd August: SwitchON Foundation organized a stakeholder meet at Durgapur, West Bengal to amplify the message of urgency for…

• 4th August, 2023

Pedal for Green Commute – World Bicycle Day

Bhubaneswar, 3rd June, 2023: On the occasion of World Bicycle Day, SwitchON Foundation in partnership with various cycle groups in…

• 4th August, 2023

Odisha Schools follow circular economy to mark the initiation of Inter School Clean Air Championship

Bhubaneswar, 28th July 2023: SwitchON Foundation on the occasion of Nature Conservation Day, initiated its Inter School Clean Air Championship…

• 1st August, 2023

Jharkhand Schools follow circular economy to mark the initiation of Inter School Clean Air Championship

Ranchi, 28th July 2023: SwitchON Foundation on the occasion of Nature Conservation Day, initiated its Inter School Clean Air Championship…

• 1st August, 2023

West Bengal Schools follow circular economy to mark the initiation of Inter School Clean Air Championship

Kolkata, 28th July 2023: SwitchON Foundation on the occasion of Nature Conservation Day, initiated its Inter School Clean Air Championship…

• 1st August, 2023

City Chapter Meet organized for Clean Air Action Plan in Cuttack

Cuttack, 26th May: SwitchON Foundation organized a city chapter meet at Cuttack,Odisha to provide an overview on the city’s Clean…

• 31st July, 2023

SwitchON Foundation installs a Plastic Free Stall during Rath Yatra

Puri, 20th June, 2023: On the occasion of Rath Yatra, SwitchON Foundation in partnership with Railway Youth Club in Puri…

• 31st July, 2023

Environment Groups Meet to discuss Howrah’s Air Pollution

Howrah, 15th July: SwitchON Foundation organized an environment groups meet at Howrah, West Bengal to provide an overview on the…

• 18th July, 2023

Media Workshop in Jharkhand empowers & equips journalists to tackle Air Pollution & Climate Change

Ranchi, 14th July : To address sustainable issues and environmental challenges, SwitchON Foundation organized a Media Workshop on Air Pollution…

• 18th July, 2023

Media Workshop in Odisha empowers & equips journalists to tackle Air Pollution & Climate Change

Bhubaneswar, 12th July : To address sustainable issues and environmental challenges, SwitchON Foundation organized a Media Workshop on Air Pollution…

• 18th July, 2023

SwitchON Foundation & EPIC India, Chicago form Clean Air Medical Ambassadors to report Climate Change

Kolkata, 1st July 2023: On the occasion of National Doctors' Day, SwitchON Foundation in partnership with  EPICINDIA, University of Chicago,…

• 6th July, 2023

Children & Youth make sculptures out of Plastic Waste in Odisha : Reduce, Reuse & Beat Plastic Pollution

Bhubaneswar 5th June, 2023: Marking the occasion of World Environment Day SwitchON Foundation in collaboration with UNICEF and Rotary Club…

• 7th June, 2023

Children & Youth make sculptures out of Plastic Waste in Jharkhand : Reduce, Reuse & Beat Plastic Pollution

Ranchi 5th June, 2023: Marking the occasion of World Environment Day, SwitchON Foundation organized Plastic Sculpture Installation where children and…

• 7th June, 2023

Children & Youth make sculptures out of Plastic Waste in West Bengal : Reduce, Reuse & Beat Plastic Pollution

Kolkata 5th June, 2023: Marking the occasion of World Environment Day, SwitchON Foundation organized Plastic Sculpture Installation where children and…

• 7th June, 2023

Bhubaneswar city promoting #Cycle2Work

Bhubaneswar, 19th May: On the eve of International Cycle to Work Day, SwitchON Foundation with support from leading corporates in…

• 22nd May, 2023

PSUs in Ranchi city supporting #Cycle2Work for a Green Commute

Ranchi, 19th May: On the eve of International Cycle to Work Day, SwitchON Foundation with support from leading corporates in…

• 22nd May, 2023

Cycle to Work: Pedaling towards a Greener India

Kolkata, 19th May: On the eve of International Cycle to Work Day, SwitchON Foundation with support from leading govt Institutions…

• 22nd May, 2023

Open Letter to CM to acknowledge & act upon the erratic weather conditions for a Climate resilient State

West Bengal, 15th May: College students and farmers from across West Bengal & Odisha endorsed an open letter appealing to the…

• 22nd May, 2023

Environment Groups Meet in Durgapur to discuss Green Steel & Clean Air Action Plan

Durgapur, 12th April: SwitchON Foundation organized an environment groups meet at Durgapur, West Bengal to discuss green steel and provide…

• 13th May, 2023

Launch of The Greenovation Club

Launch of The Greenovation Club Building Sustainability Champions in Colleges Kolkata, 11th May: On the occasion of National Technology Day,…

• 13th May, 2023

Air Quality Monitors to be setup across Schools in Odisha

Air Quality Monitors to be setup across Schools in Odisha SwitchON Foundation with support from with Columbia Univeristy to educate…

• 24th April, 2023

Air Quality Monitors to be setup across Schools in Jharkhand

Air Quality Monitors to be setup across Schools in Jharkhand SwitchON Foundation with support from with Columbia Univeristy to educate…

• 24th April, 2023

Air Quality Monitors to be setup across Schools in West Bengal

Air Quality Monitors to be setup across Schools in West Bengal SwitchON Foundation with support from with Columbia Univeristy to…

• 24th April, 2023

Inter State Doctors Panel discussion on the occasion of World Health Day | Odisha

Odisha, 7th April, 2023: Inter State Doctors and Civil Society Organizations came together at a webinar organized by SwitchON Foundation,…

• 6th April, 2023

Inter State Doctors Panel discussion on the occasion of World Health Day | Jharkhand

Jharkhand, 7th April, 2023: Inter State Doctors and Civil Society Organizations came together at a webinar organized by SwitchON Foundation,…

• 6th April, 2023

Inter State Doctors Panel discussion on the occasion of World Health Day | West Bengal

Kolkata, 7th April, 2023: Inter State Doctors and Civil Society Organizations came together at a webinar organized by SwitchON Foundation,…

• 6th April, 2023

A Conference marking the 150 years of Tramways in Kolkata

Kolkata, 24th December, 2022:  Celebrating the 150th year anniversary of the Kolkata Tramways. The Calcutta Tram Users Association in collaboration…

• 29th December, 2022

City cyclists wrote to the Commissioner of Police on the Int’l Human Rights Day for supporting cycling in Kolkata

Kolkata 10th December 2022:  Cyclists from all fields of lives across Kolkata gathered for a peaceful meet at College Square…

• 15th December, 2022

Mega EV Rally & new launches at 16th EV Expo 2022 create a Buzz in Kolkata

A Mega EV Rally comprising around 430 electric vehicles seating 2500 passengers was organised in Kolkata Today. Flagged off by…

• 13th December, 2022

Doctors Issues Health Advisory on the eve of National Pollution Control Day – Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, 2nd Dec 2022:  A health advisory was issued at a press conference organized by the SwitchON Foundation at the…

• 5th December, 2022

Doctors Issues Health Advisory on the eve of National Pollution Control Day – Ranchi

Ranchi, 2nd Dec 2022:  A health advisory was issued at a press conference organized by the SwitchON Foundation at the…

• 5th December, 2022

Doctors Issues Health Advisory on the eve of National Pollution Control Day – Kolkata

Kolkata, 2nd Dec 2022:  A health advisory was issued at a press conference organized by the SwitchON Foundation at the…

• 5th December, 2022

Open Letter presented to honourable Chief Minister in Odisha for Child Rights Week

Bhubaneswar, 14th November, 2022: As the Nation celebrates Children's Day, 100 number of Children from various schools appealed for their…

• 23rd November, 2022

Open Letter presented to honourable Chief Minister in Jharkhand for Child Rights Week

Ranchi, 14th November, 2022: As the Nation celebrates Children's Day, 50 plus number of Children from various schools appealed for…

• 23rd November, 2022

Open Letter presented to honourable Chief Minister in West Bengal for Child Rights Week

Kolkata, 14th November, 2022: As the Nation celebrates Children's Day, 300 children  from West Bengal from various schools appealed for…

• 23rd November, 2022

Webinar on Clean Air & Climate Change on the occasion of National Press Day

Kolkata 16 November 2022: Several organizations, researchers, and citizens work to highlight the issue of rising air pollution and its…

• 18th November, 2022

#CycleWithLights – Jharkhand

Ranchi, 22nd Oct, 2022 : SwitchON Foundation held a city wide public awareness campaign titled ‘Smoke Free Diwali’ urging and…

• 29th October, 2022

#CycleWithLights – West Bengal

Kolkata 22nd Oct, 2022 : Continuing with the call from last year's Diwali, SwitchON Foundation had yet again held a…

• 28th October, 2022

Cyclist Marked Durga Puja Celebration with a trail across Newtown – Bringing People & Planet together

Cyclist marked the Durga Puja celebration with a trail across the Newtown - Bringing people and planet together Kolkata, 30th…

• 28th October, 2022

World Car Free Day – Pollution & Congestion Free Kolkata

World Car Free Day - Pollution & Congestion Free Kolkata Survey Report presented on World Car Free Day with recommendations…

• 28th October, 2022

SwitchON Foundation observes the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies in Jharkhand

Ranchi, 7th September, 2022: SwitchON Foundation on the occasion of international Day of Clean Air for blue skies today organized…

• 16th September, 2022

SwitchON Foundation observes the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies in West Bengal

Kolkata, 7th September, 2022: SwitchON Foundation on the occasion of international Day of Clean Air for blue skies today organized…

• 16th September, 2022

Clean Air School Championship 2022-23 launched

Kolkata, 12th August, 2022: Leading schools from across eastern India took part in a major initiative in the form of…

• 19th August, 2022

#CycleToWork is good for the Environment & Health – New Mantra for Corporates in Newtown

#CycleToWork is good for the Environment & Health - New Mantra for Corporates in Newtown   NewTown Kolkata, 29th July,…

• 8th August, 2022

Kolkatans losing 6 years of their life due to Air Pollution

Kolkatans losing 6 years of their Life due to Air PollutionWest Bengal is India's seventh most polluted state - AQLI,…

• 14th July, 2022

National Doctors’ Day in Ranchi – “Is Air Pollution Reducing Our Life Expectancy?”

1st July, Ranchi: Commemorating the spirits of the doctors and health care workers, SwitchON Foundation in collaboration with The Energy…

• 7th July, 2022

National Doctors’ Day – Air Pollution: Health Impact on Auto drivers in Kolkata

1st July, Kolkata: Commemorating the spirits of the doctors and health care workers, SwitchON Foundation organized a webinar on 1st…

• 7th July, 2022

World Environment Day

Marking the occasion of World Environment Day, SwitchON Foundation along with Calcutta Tram Users Association (CTUA) and multiple cycle groups…

• 9th June, 2022

Urban Forestry Drive

By 2050, 68% of the world’s population is projected to live in urban areas, with Asia and Africa driving the…

• 9th June, 2022

Road Safety and Ride to work Campaign

On the occasion of International World Bicycle Day, SwitchON Foundation in association with the New Town Kolkata Development Authority launched…

• 9th June, 2022

Creating Awareness on Cycle Safety on the occasion of International Day of Cycle to Work – Ranchi

Workers on Cycle from Ranchi were felicitated today to celebrate the “International Day of Cycle to Work” and further promoting…

• 21st May, 2022

Creating Awareness on Cycle Safety on the occasion of International Day of Cycle to Work – Kolkata

Workers on Cycle from different sections of the society took it to the street and gathered at the Biswa Bangla…

• 21st May, 2022

What does the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report say about Kolkata?

“The city already has the blueprint ready and actually can become the face of Net Zero transition if the government…

• 12th May, 2022

What you need to know about the latest IPCC Report?

“It’s now or never, if we want to limit global warming to 1.5°C,” IPCC Working Group III co-chair Jim Skea…

• 12th May, 2022

Climate Change Spotlight on India & Asia as well

The impact of Climate Change in India and all over Asia has been significant over the last decade. Having witnessed…

• 11th May, 2022

Air Pollution to Asthma at Jharkhand

Ranchi, 2nd May, 2022: On the eve of World Asthma Day, SwitchON Foundation  supported by AMSA (Asian Medical Student Association)…

• 7th May, 2022

Air Pollution to Asthma at Kolkata

Kolkata, 2nd May, 2022: On the eve of World Asthma Day, SwitchON Foundation in association with Cipla and supported by…

• 7th May, 2022

Accelerated Clean Air Action Plan & Rapid EV Adoption Critical For Kolkata

Earth Day Panel Discussions See Strong Consensus On Accelerated Clean Air Action Plan for Kolkata & Rapid EV Adoption As…

• 25th April, 2022

Govt of WB ties up with global innovation institutes to promote green entrepreneurship in the state

22nd April, Kolkata: SwitchON Foundation along with California based Network for Global Innovation (NGIN) & Netherland based SED Fund, today…

• 25th April, 2022

Clean Air Medical Student Ambassador Program kicks off on World Health Day – Kolkata

SwitchON Foundation on the occasion of the World Health Day today flagged off its first medical student training workshop under…

• 12th April, 2022

Clean Air Medical Student Ambassador Program kicks off on World Health Day – Ranchi

SwitchON Foundation on the occasion of the World Health Day today flagged off its first medical student training workshop under…

• 11th April, 2022

Climate Change & Women : Making Sense of IPCC’s latest Report

However, while talking about climate change, we tend to focus on the scientific implications of the crisis while certain sections…

• 29th March, 2022

Kolkata Cyclists marked the Earth Hour with a Trail across the City of Joy

 It is a day that puts Mother Earth on the centre stage, bringing people and planet together. And Kolkata’s Cyclists…

• 28th March, 2022

Cycle Satyagraha to Bring Back Cycles in Kolkata

Does Kolkata Cycle?  Kolkata has always been a city of walkers, jaywalkers, and people cycling across its streets, lanes and…

• 24th March, 2022

Global Recycling Day – NGO’s undertake waste cleanup & recycle drive for Clean Air

Kolkata,17 March 2022: Clean Air Network (CAN) setup under the aegis of SwitchON Foundation,  a citizen network across Bengal today…

• 22nd March, 2022

#ChildRights4CleanAir

SwitchON Foundation has launched the campaign #ChildRights4CleanAir on the occasion of International Women’s Day with a cycle rally organised in…

• 10th March, 2022

Road Safety Awareness Campaign for Cyclists

2 March, 2022 - SwitchON Foundation today started a “Road Safety Awareness Campaign for Cyclists” in the Annual Kolkata Book…

• 3rd March, 2022

Miyawaki Forest

Van Mahotsav or Forest Festival is an annual tree-planting festival celebrated in the month of July in which thousands of…

• 9th February, 2022

Panel of Doctors Warns on the Health Impact of Air Pollution & Growing Cancer Cases – Jharkhand Edition

Leading Doctors and Health Practitioners from across Jharkhand and West Bengal issued an urgent warning on the growing number of…

• 5th February, 2022

Panel of Doctors Warns on the Health Impact of Air Pollution & Growing Cancer Cases – Kolkata Edition

Leading Doctors and Health Practitioners from across West Bengal and Jharkhand issued an urgent warning on the growing number of…

• 5th February, 2022

Multi Stakeholder Virtual Workshop on ‘Road Towards Clean Air & Sustainable Mobility’

• 17th January, 2022

CTUA (Calcutta Tram Users Association) Press Release

It is an established fact documented by urban transport planners that tramways or light rail systems are the ultimate solutions…

• 27th December, 2021

Appeal to remove ban & promote cycling on the eve of Kolkata Municipal Corporation Elections

Kolkata 08-12-21: In a letter addressed to all the general secretaries of political parties contesting the municipal election, cyclists from…

• 14th December, 2021

Air Pollution – a Public Health Emergency, declare doctors (Ranchi)

Ranchi :-  A comprehensive health advisory ratified by leading Doctors and Health Practitioners from Ranchi was issued at a press…

• 4th December, 2021

Air Pollution – a Public Health Emergency, declare doctors (Kolkata)

Kolkata :- A comprehensive health advisory ratified by leading Doctors and Health Practitioners from across West Bengal was issued at…

• 4th December, 2021

Polluted air is poisoning children, don’t have the right to breathe #CleanAir?

Doctors, Child Rights activists came together at a webinar organised by SwitchON Foundation, on the impact of air pollution on…

• 22nd November, 2021

Webinar On Child Rights Week Celebration

 Why do we celebrate Child Rights Week ? The Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted by the…

• 17th November, 2021

Cyclists across Odisha take the streets to #SayNoToFirecrackers

SwitchON Foundation organised a state-wide cycling event, ‘Cycle with Lights’ Parade to create awareness on the harmful effects of bursting…

• 8th November, 2021

Principals & Professors write to Chief Minister of Jharkhand for #BanOnFirecrackers

 On the 21st of October 2021, the Clean Air Network, a part of the SwitchON Foundation wrote a letter addressed…

• 3rd November, 2021

Cyclists across Bengal take the streets to #SayNoToFirecrackers

SwitchON Foundation organised  a state-wide cycling event, ‘Cycle with Lights’ Parade to create awareness on the harmful effects of bursting…

• 1st November, 2021

Doctors & Experts write to Chief Minister for a Pollution Free Diwali

Several of the city’s Leading Doctors, Medical Associations and Environmental Experts part of the Bengal Clean Air Network  (Bengal-CAN) under…

• 27th October, 2021

Kolkata Residents ready to buy Electric Vehicles for Clean Air

Kolkata : A study on public awareness on Electric Vehicles (EV) conducted by SwitchON Foundation was released today at the…

• 4th October, 2021

Celebrating UN International Day – Clean Air for Blue Skies

To celebrate the UN International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, SwitchON Foundation organised a webinar was organized with…

• 9th September, 2021

Become a Clean Air Champion – Apply Now!

Remember Greta Thunberg, who began a global movement by skipping school? Sisters Ella and Caitlin McEwan who took environmental issues…

• 25th August, 2021

#Freedom2Ride: Kolkata demands removal of cycle restriction this Independence Day

Ahead of India’s 75th Independence Day, cyclists from all walks of life came together advocating for Freedom to ride a…

• 14th August, 2021

International Youth Day Workshop Series

On the occasion of International Youth Day, SwitchOn Foundation conducted a series of online workshops that address the theme of…

• 13th August, 2021

Cycles Banned – An Irony of Kolkata’s Air Pollution Crisis

An open letter to the Chief Minister appeals for lifting the present cycling restrictions across 62 major roads as study…

• 9th August, 2021

Open Letter to Chief Minister seeking removal of cycling restrictions in Kolkata

To The Chief Minister Government of West Bengal   Subject: Appeal to Remove Cycle Restrictions in Kolkata    Dear Chief…

• 9th August, 2021

#Bring Back Cycles on Kolkata roads

Road vehicular emissions are one of the leading contributors to air pollution globally. In the year 2019, air pollution caused…

• 3rd August, 2021

Children want Cycle to School, wrote to Chief Minister for cycle lanes in Kolkata

28th July 2021 - Children from Leading schools in Kolkata wrote and displayed letters and paintings at an Art Exhibition…

• 29th July, 2021

Why should cycles be promoted in Kolkata?

Road vehicular emissions are one of the leading contributors to air pollution. In December 2020, air pollution killed about 1.7…

• 28th July, 2021

#BringBackCycles on Kolkata Roads ft Usha Uthup

Musiking Bicycle Transport in Kolkata:  In its effort to urge authorities to revoke cycle restrictions from 62 roads in Kolkata…

• 28th July, 2021

Are motor vehicles causing Kolkata’s Pollution?

Kolkata’s residents breathe in air that has 3-5 times higher pollution levels than the permissible limit set by the Central…

• 19th July, 2021

#BringBackCycles for Sustainable Mobility in Kolkata

The Kolkata Police placed cycling restrictions on around 36 streets in 2008, which were later expanded to 174 routes in…

• 12th July, 2021

Doctors raise the alarm bell on air pollution Post-COVID: Children, elderly & poor affected most

• 1st July, 2021

COVID19 Third Wave Response

India is currently amidst the second wave of Covid-19, which has come much faster than the first wave. SwitchON has…

• 22nd June, 2021

Sustainable Mobility Network Roundtable

Vehicular count and Speed Mapping Infobrief - that aims to answer the question of the cycle being a slow-moving mobility option…

• 19th June, 2021

SwitchON’s State Level Oxygen Bank Network

SwitchON Foundation has set up an oxygen bank network across West Bengal  for supplying oxygen cylinders and concentrators, especially in…

• 7th June, 2021

Kolkata needs to bring back Cycles

Cycling restrictions in Kolkata were imposed on about 36 streets in the year 2008 by the Kolkata Police which had…

• 3rd June, 2021

Register for World Environment Day & help us build resilient ecosystems

Sparking Climate Action among young minds  World Environment Day is hosted every year on 5th June by the United Nations…

• 20th May, 2021

COVID Resource Directory West Bengal

This resource directory lists resources and contacts from  Hospital Beds, Ambulance, Oxygen from Govt OF West Bengal and Private Verified…

• 10th May, 2021

Doctors Partner with NGO to launch COVID-19 Telemedicine service

To tackle the unforeseen surge in COVID-19 cases in a dire second wave of the pandemic, the West Bengal Doctors’…

• 8th May, 2021

Response to COVID-19 in Bengal: A Citizens Perception Survey

The Eastern State of West Bengal is seeing the highest surge of COVID-19 cases in India at present with the…

• 4th May, 2021

#Children4CleanAir – Children Demand Clean Air from Political Leaders

“Pen is mightier than the sword”, a proverb that students from the school across Bengal put to practice, by starting…

• 23rd April, 2021

Air Pollution: An Unparalleled Health Crisis – Responses from Kolkata’s residents

India is once again on the headlines due to its toxic air and exceptionally high rates of respiratory diseases and…

• 7th April, 2021

World Health Day 2021

COVID-19 has posed an unparalleled health crisis to global health systems. Coupled with that, air pollution related respiratory diseases has…

• 7th April, 2021

‘Ki Chaiche Bangla?’ – From Clean Air to Safe Cycle Lanes

Bengal has seen the worst ever air quality in the last couple of years. The State has seen about 11…

• 2nd April, 2021

Political Parties’ Responses to Clean Air Manifesto 2021-26

Ahead of Bengal Elections 2021, as political parties release their election manifesto, it is quite interesting to see how prepared…

• 18th March, 2021

Are you a Young Changemaker? – Become a Bengal Clean Air Champion!

Remember Greta Thunberg, who single handedly took over the world by raising her voice at the United Nations on climate…

• 4th January, 2021