Eco India: How a Kanpur startup is making sure temple flowers don't end up in the Ganga

Every week, Eco India brings you stories of innovations from across India and Europe, and the people who make them possible. Our top story on Eco India this week looks at how tonnes of flowers offered at temples along the Ganga can be recycled, instead of ending up in the river.
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CREDITS:
Supervising Producer and Script: Nooshin Mowla
Director of Photography: Omkar Phatak
Additional Camera: Manoj Gaikwad
Video Editor: Sujit Lad
Researcher, Field Producer and Script: Aditi Rajagopal
Assistant Producers: Dewang Trivedi, Shibika Suresh
Executive Producer: Sannuta Raghu
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[@dr.prajjal2423]

This is basically what we should call as "SWACHYA BHARAT ABHIYAN"..... silent workers...nature's lover.... no photo-Ops....

[@IMRANAZAM92]

We will have to see how much they get from gov bcz gov gives big big contracts to builders which gulfs the amount

[@cataclysmal5315]

The objective of Swatch Bharat Abhiyan was to make India open defecation free *Doctor* Ji.

[@user-uz4gh7sm9l]

@@cataclysmal5315 To eradicate the system of open defecation in India was *one of the objective* of Swachh Bharat mission.

[@tejasmohite2651]

@@IMRANAZAM92 true

[@Sohinig823]

What about the fishes who feed on those degradable flowers? ....

[@Sacchidanand]

"Be the change you want to see."

[@harsh9558]

Yes

[@pulkitkogta2807]

Every temple in India must make flower Cycling compulsory

[@AparnaBL]

Pulkit Kogta not only temple every place should make it mandatory

[@tejasmohite2651]

Every religious place actually can do that and donate that manure to farmers at low prices

[@sudhanshu1709]

Democracy mein compulsion nahi hotee, initiatives hote hain.

[@Prikuni]

Why isn't this famous? Why are they never discussed in the media?

[@sajidakhan1676]

Because the so called 'media' is only interested in 'sansani'!

[@jamjamk]

In real sense " the media" is just polluting our minds with biased news. These are kind of videos I love watching rather than some bullshits.

[@TheNaqul]

Ghoos khor media

[@blanktrolley]

Because, Indian Media is just busy in Hindu-Islam debate. 😊😊😊

[@arunthakur1708]

Kyuki media ko fake heros ar kache bnyan bechne se fursat ni hai.

[@Drjaydeepsinh]

My india is changing slowly but steadily 😍

[@shivenpatel970]

Till when would someone go along with the malpractices for the multitude?

[@sharadgarg4636]

Real heroes Today I realized money is not the only thing in world . The smile in their face and initiatives to protect our environment Incredible .

[@prasundas3665]

There are few less who take out tge solution of the prblm, rather than pointing out the prblm, salute to them by heart!!!!!

[@AkashKUMAR-jf7ci]

Born in kanpur in a Dalit family. I really feel good when I see guys like you are helping those unprivileged people who don't get any respect from the society. Thanks 😊😊 😊😊😊

[@gauravbajpai2885]

❤❤

[@gautamyadav9262]

Thanks so much for bringing this kind of video to you guys 👍👍. Secondly start-up of kanpur team, thanks for making such an important startup, waste to invest 🌍 you people are inspiration not to your know one but entire country.For me most important aspect I can see here in this startup is you guys have inducted marginal people for the work thats highly rated 👍 good job guys 👍 keep it up😎

[@nykkchandan]

If the Owner is Listening. A Big Thankyou. And Please Keeping Doing more n More.. God Bless

[@user-xo9yg4nc3w]

That's why HelpUsGreen got a UN young leaders award for this initiative....👏

[@deepaktripathi3707]

These are the Stories that we really need to know about

[@aakansha353]

1. Saving the Ganga 2. Employing the needy 3. Creating eco friendly products While respecting the religion (which is a tough task to do) Now this is what we need today!!

[@aakansha353]

@SS Hinduism is all about respecting nature. The dismantled customs have however changed the orientation. If we worship Ganga , we must also know how to respect her. You don't pile up flowers on your mother , to let her suffocating , just because she is the mother. Yes, there are also sources of pollution and major ones. But, that doesn't mean you shouldn't do what you can. Even tiny bit of work in right direction is useful when it comes to pollution .

[@aakansha353]

@SS agarbattis didn't even exist thousand years ago. But, clearly you are biased in your opinion . I would like to restrain from arguing.

[@aakansha353]

@SS The incense being used nowadays contain artificial resins . Fumes of these resins are the maleficent. In ancient times they used natural raw materials only. Wake up , because it is the right time. Otherwise there will be no humans (including Hindus) to follow Hinduism. I'll rest my point here.

[@aakansha353]

@SS I got your point and I totally disagree with it. I am a proud Hindu and I don't feel like everyone is against my religion. I know lot of people do feel the same way and clearly you're one of them. My Hinduism has taught me to respect mother nature first , and then humanity. All these customs are secondary. If you'll have an in depth knowledge of your religion, you'll know how these shallow customs destroyed the very essence of our great religion. We need to move back to the ancient Hinduism. Please stop feeling so vulnerable and stop spreading these views to make others feel the same way too.

[@nomads-journey7345]

@@aakansha353 feel proud !!! You took your stand with facts and logics, rare to see these days .. cheers !!

[@allthingsfascinating]

Thanks for inspiring a fellow KZbinr, scroll

[@franklucas1901]

I have bought their product it rocks from product quality to amazing packaging. This is true make in India.... Mere Bharatiya Mahan.

[@vivehananthas.arumugam8494]

I am from Malaysia and when I listen to such programs it is so inspiring to know that there are so many good youths in India who are willing to come forward to solve such problems and in the process giving much needed employment to so many. Kudos to you both. One request this could be extended to other places especially the south where the raw material could be found. Keep up the good work.

[@rohitojha7938]

Companies like ITC Ltd, Patanjali manufacture incense sticks...Why can't they procure from these startup and market incense sticks

[@prashantdhiru]

because they want to make big buck selling shredded jeans 🤣🤣

[@skanda9733]

. Coz chemical free products are relatively expensive & buyers are not many. If people stop counting a few rupees difference & think in terms of the impact their few extra rupees is making to the environment & the income generation of marginalized people -- then there will be more sellers of such products & change will be far more visible

[@JayMadyal]

I don't know why, but I've totally been addicted to Scroll.in videos, be it eco India documentaries or the Morning Fix news. You are awesome guys, please don't turn out like Quint, which I thought to be a good neutral source but has started to show its real color by publishing highly biased and selective news coverage of late! I really wish you continue doing this great unbiased, neutral and pure journalism.

[@noone-zl2di]

Scroll and neutral ,wow man.

[@rayenasarkar]

Fully agreed..same thing I was going to comment

[@timepickle8443]

Did an idiot bhakt actually call Quint sold out. Then what is chee news and Public Toilet news😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@poushalinag7942]

So true, I also first thought Quint to be non biased bring true stories, but they are just the other side of spectrum, I have now unsubscribed Quint, I like this channel for showing this kind of stories.

[@ayushkhandelwal494]

As a kanpurian, I felt proud. This was one of the biggest challenge Ganga was facing in the city. Hats off to you guys. :-)

[@Bombay0286]

Small idea makes big difference in society 👏🏻👏🏻

[@devajyoti2753]

Asif Exactly

[@animishpattankar]

Most people just complain and talk, and very few great people like Karan & Ankit work silently to bring a change. Hats off 🙏

[@smitra5901]

A startup that matters for the greater good. Thanks to scroll in for bringing in content that matters.

[@BR-rg9ib]

Ak achi Niyaat kitni zaruri hae... Dharam ke naam par jaha India mae itna dirt falaya jata hae.. wahi aap logo nae kamal kar diya.. Cleaner environment, Saving ganga, employing ppls, Very good work, the real gentlemen... Respect..

[@tashinamgyal304]

this is kind of worship these guyz r doing.Worship not only means praying it also means doing deeds which make ur society pride.

[@gouthamimattapati4725]

Wat u said is absolutely trueee...

[@tukaramjagtap150]

Instead of bogus recommendation video's such video's are happily welcomed......

[@narendrajain3083]

For us basic need is food,cloth & shelter but for them self respect..amazing line😍

[@keyair123]

ok but how about all the companies that dump their CHEMICAL waste directly into the ganga?

[@rohitranjha]

7:42 The smile on her face. ♥

[@shreyashakya1545]

I am so proud of them. At least someone has taken the initiative to clean ganga in Kanpur. I wish they get success in this. Keep working.

[@innovativeideas8940]

Scroll.in you have done really applause able task....and thanks to this guys to whom go actual credit of cleaning India . #hatsoff to your feat.

[@ajayshewkani7]

Truely and immense respect for your START UP.

[@UrbanRabbit]

I came across this startup some years ago, when they were making compost from flower waste. Thankful to scroll for covering them. If possible, I'd like to reach out to team and possibly join them. Thanks!

[@rosesarelike]

We need more people like this in India!

[@swaralipatil5310]

These guys were in the Forbes 30 under 30 this year. Amazing.

[@karannijjar8029]

I feel immense sense of pride and respect for these two gentlemen for starting this venture. This humble initiative is not only helping the river Ganges to stay clean but is also providing a good and respectable source of employment to the ones in need. Hope that this startup receives more success and support. Kudos!

[@minku1712]

Simply outstanding and the best part was that these young guys don't feel higher than the workers. They talk with them, laugh with them. Boys you are legends

[@priyanshudebnath544]

New idea..new invention..new start..clean river..more employment...more respect...new waste management!! This is what happens whn one believes in "change" and starts by their own without waiting for others to do!! ❤

[@suryajerry2674]

That refrigerator thing .... I could feel it..♥️

[@pradumankumar9763]

"We have same water. We all are same". That hits the spot. Amazing

[@hswankhede]

"Once we're having same water, we all are equal." well said man!

[@user-uz4gh7sm9l]

Not only helping in conservation of environment, but also providing better job opportunities to the society. Well done guys!!🙏

[@vks9906]

Everything about this video is absolutely amazing!! Thanks for bringing up this kind of Transformation!!!

[@lajwantishahani1225]

This is an equalizer at so many levels! Mission Incredible! 🙏

[@AGknowStick]

WOW 😱. They are the true crusaders of change. I bow down to their ingenuity and perseverance. Wish them countless blessings. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@dpkapmr1287]

real hero with real education---- recalling the song --- bachchon tum takdeer ho kal ke hindustaan ki----- god bless you and likes of you

[@bucephalus1111]

You are not only change, providing solution much needed.. but turned faces to smile. Respect and genuine inspiration for others!

[@kvnptl4400]

Superb, excellent, you are guys inspiration to me. Keep doing good work. Excellent idea to keep our county best and clean place. I am feeling proud of you guys. I am there to support you. 👌👍😊

[@experi106]

The drone footage was chilling

[@mohdrafe5902]

"Be the change you want to see". These guys are the perfect example

[@PrasenjitDey0283]

It was so emotional achievement, I wonder if not KZbin how do I get this kind of news , where people are still here to serve the society going beyond the tradition.

[@shubhammodgil3531]

when he said " for us the basic needs are food clothing and shelter and for them its self respect " this really hits me hard

[@xi3063]

India needs people like you, keep it up proud of you 🙏

[@Ankitkumar-rq1uf]

Amazing Idea.. Collecting waste flowers from the temple and selling incense sticks to the public visiting temple..Thanks scroll.in for covering this

[@Analytical_Mind]

Marvelous Effort -- Not only they are helping to bring an Eco-friendly environment but have also produced new jobs in the town helping local people

[@HarshitBhadauriya]

I am in tears.. Tears of absolute joy and hope.. This is probably the most inspiring story I have seen in years.. Because to start something new in such an orthodox society as Kanpur and UP as a whole is a mammoth challenge in itself.. I feel hope now.. Thank you so much Sroll to bring us such story.. And thank you so much Help us Green for doing this incredible work.. You are the role models.. You are the Heros..!!

[@ankitsahu936]

I feel so proud to see these people. Would love to be a part of something like this

[@allandavid802]

Hats Off Guys... what an amazing initiative. Keep Growing, Keep Encouraging. You are the true face of Modern Indian. God Bless. Let me know if you need any help in Pune, Maharashtra. 🙏🏻

[@sonalishrivastava946]

There is a positive change in environmental status of "River Ganga" Also the positive change in social and economic status of the women evolved. Very truly said in the video.... The basic necessities of these people is Self respect ,that's being achieve too!!! My best wishes to you all.

[@nigaradesai4279]

Wow never realised "Once we have the same water we are all equal again".

[@phyvijay9]

Salute to these gentle guys for a class initiate .. Not only they are cleaning the Mother Ganges, they too are removing discrepancy among the humans.. After all we are Indians firstly and lastly....

[@mridang2064]

This is seriously so good ! Bhagwaan in Saab logon ki saari khwaishe Puri kare.

[@charubaheriya4497]

Superb work from the wasted flowers, saving environment, giving employment, saving ganga.... Wonderful

[@rushabhpatel4291]

What a great job. Giving employment to 79 people changing lives and contributing to keeping river clean.

[@rushabhpatel4291]

For govt. Swachh Bharat is just a slogan. They don't care. Real heroes are these people who do the actual job on the ground.

[@vaibhavgupta20]

yesterday i bought scroll plus subscription. i appreciate the non partisans work you do.

[@RoyTecTips]

great job

[@TheCommentrator]

My Bharat needs more Ankits and Karans like this. Jai Hind Jai Bharat.

[@shivanisangal5521]

True heroes of India

[@dhivyasivaramane4606]

A hearty appreciations to the Help Us Clean initiative at Kanpur for their wonderful work at cleansing ganga, recycling flower waste into a eco-friendly commodity and for empowering women. Thanks to Scroll and the entire EcoIndia videos production team for its efforts towards showing the different facets of eco-friendly India.

[@ManishSharma-ee1sv]

Sir this is really a great work... Both of you are great... I am Paarth Manish from Kota (Raj.) which is situated on the banks of holy river Chambal (Maa Charmanyawati)... Sir this also the problem of Chambal too and many other rivers of our Motherland Bharat... Please create this type of work in Kota too which will help in cleaning Chambal and emplying youth.

[@katnisseverdeen2582]

Not only is this benefitting the environment... but it actually is improving the socio-economic conditions of a city!!!!!

[@darivemulamercyvijayanthi911]

The narrating voice...value adding to the video

[@shivanithakur5527]

And this is what we called "Desh Seva" in true sense , helping environment as well as needy people. May their business achieve great heights of success. ♥

[@thekingmaker3354]

Such a great work!!! 👍👏👏 ❤️❤️❤️ Instead of giving them reservations give them education, skills and training 😃

[@kuldeepparashar6081]

superheroes are self-made and this person is a live example. hats off to you guys.

[@vikasjain9436]

That's the youth power..... You are doing great... We salute you

[@youngtalent2267]

Hats off to you ...you guys are the real heroes...who are saving our mother earth...

[@AmanSingh-em6tc]

The smile just touch my heart

[@swetsagar]

Highly impressive... This should be done in national level. Would like to request to come in bhubaneswar, odisha also called as Temple City to implement the same

[@fakhruddinvohra8366]

Govt should support these kind of startups more to encourage youth

[@AmanYadav-Railway]

I'm very thankful to you To show this kind of innovation across india in your channel I salute you

[@nimeshganatra9932]

Really a good initiative, One day the generation will be conscious enough , not to generate such waste. But till then people like these will keep on making difference. Inspired. Television media will never show such reporting on tv. Either they have Congress vs BJP or India vs Pakistan.

[@jessicagomes9911]

Thank you so much ... for providing a chance to our river ganga and these women to recover and get recognized of there worth . ... May God's bless you in abundance throughout your life

[@005prem1]

I feel proud of you guys to keep it up to try other cities too

[@seeker9440]

brilliant and novel approach towards a cleaner india........really proud ....bravo ....

[@AnuragSingh-op3dc]

Wow you both scroll & startup made my sunday. My country & kanpur are in despirate need of such things. Comming to you soon to buy agarbattis.Love & peace..

[@franklucas1901]

Spread the positive stories around, get solution centric and help smaller businesses grow. This is what india needs now.

[@kvnptl4400]

Thanks a lot scroll for making such videos. I am sharing videos with my friends and family. Finally, I am able to watch good content on KZbin. Great work keep it up

[@DineshChowhan099]

Awesome 👏🏻!! You are the real hero and I hope everyone would help you with your idea

[@misterlova5260]

Very good keep mother ganga clean. I will visit next kumbh Mela. Haribol....

[@thespiritualsabha7162]

Wow that's really great a great initiative for our city plus they created employment for these women. Fantastic

[@vipuljain42]

Not just problems, but solutions and initiatives by the very people of this country educated or uneducated. Scroll.in, your initiative of eco series is an amazing act of increasing sensitivity and inspiring people to improve the environment

[@shona3839]

I would love to visit you factory one day. To sit and talk to these women and spend time with them. I am so.touched by their simplicity. You guys have given these women so much hope just by looking at the smiles on their faces. Keep up the good work and may god guide you in achieving your dreams of opening more flower recyling centres across India.

[@Galaxy2431]

God bless the duo. Great work. Stop pollution of Ganga, reuse waste and generate employment for the most needy.

[@ShaileshHPatel-gj4ys]

Watching the younger generation thinking outside the box makes me feel proud to be an Indian.

[@Shivkumar-ob1jc]

Be the change you want to see in the world.... You guys are awesome bro...

[@subhashreebehera9141]

This is something we call a true startup... Hats off to you guys .. thanks a lot for the efforts

[@jayasus2510]

Simply incredible. Make in India!!!

[@neel3892]

Wao! It's something that out of someone's imagination. Great job!

[@debasis8523]

wonderful. wonderful. incredible my INDIA.

[@akaurb]

What is the name of company which sells these incense sticks... it needs to be done on an industrial scale in all cities... brilliant work guys...