WHAT WE DO
TAICT is an incubator and powerhouse for good ideas that create social change
TAICT believes that collective action, with the right resources and leadership, can achieve great heights. It seeks to enable and empower individuals to improve the lives of Indian citizens by offering strategic, financial and legal support while maintaining a discreet profile.
TAICT is focussed on issues relating to the environment, governance, and livelihood, as a means to improve the everyday lives of citizens. It wants to take part in shaping the future of India, by revisiting our cultural values that traditionally have always prioritised the preservation of nature. The original Indian culture has now, more than ever, relevance to our day to day life, we need to dig deep into our collective memory and follow the path of our elders, who had so much wisdom.
WHY WE DO IT
To secure the rights of all to clean air, water and soil.
Concerned with the lack of accountability and ownership over depleting natural resources and alarming rates of environmental pollution, TAICT looks to address basic issues of the environment, health and hygiene through simple, practical solutions.
We believe that a good solution requires a distinctive idea, executed by the right people at the right time.
However, there is often a disparity in the idea and its end result. TAICT distinguishes itself from other instruments of change in that it is focussed on thorough, high quality execution of projects by uniting a strong sense of commitment, thoughtful design and attention to detail.
TIMELINE
Our journey to reach our goals
TEAM
Diversity makes us strong
ARCHANA P KASHYAP
DIRECTOR - PROGRAMS, ADMIN, COMPLIANCE
Archana is a computer science engineer with over a decade experience in IT Healthcare in USA. She moved back to Bengaluru in 2012 and has ever since dedicated her skill set and passion to the cause of environmental sustainability. She has led the 2bin1bag.in campaign (now mandated by KA High Court) and is also instrumental in the development of SwachaGraha.in campaign. She is the co-author and the driver of the Trashonomics.in school program that aims to empower children to become responsible citizens of tomorrow.
"TAICT provides a solid organizational support to take our projects to the next level. The team consists of like-minded individuals who are passionate about the social cause but also understand the need to work in a structured environment".
PAVITRA DHARMA
DIRECTOR - OPERATIONS, GOVT LIAISON
Pavithra is a graduate of liberal arts from Kuvempu University, Shimoga. Her interests lie in public service, especially with regard to the environment and the responsible use of natural resources so as to minimise damage to environment, and to ensure these resources are available for future generations. She is also attempting to solve problems in the field of agriculture using traditional, organic and permaculture principles so as to promote economic, social and environmental sustainability.
"TAICT is a mothership and we are the children who work with determination towards becoming a caregiver for the upcoming generations with a comprehensive knowledge of environmental resources. TAICT is a long-lasting cycle of mother and child that keeps giving back to society and the environment forever."
ROSHITA NAIK
DIRECTOR - DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS
Roshitha, an international fashion designer turned environmentalist uses her design skills to curate ideas for social and environmental impact. Conscious of the fact, that the audience for TAICT’s work is many times illiterate, she has developed a visual language that is easy and impactful. Through her work she wants to influence even the weaker sections of society to make better lifestyle choices for building a sustainable, cleaner and greener India . She is the creator and producer of Trashonomics.in videos.
"Working with TAICT is a hands-on experience, you get to the ground and get your hands dirty, to make a real impact . I love working here because I have seen genuine enthusiasm in the team to impact change and that spirit is honestly infectious."
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MANJUNATH B V
FIELD CO-ORDINATOR
Manjunath B. V with a decade-long experience as a coordinator in the hospitality industry, which includes the prestigious IHCL and Coffee Day Enterprises, wants to contribute to the sustainable development of his village .He is a Graduate of Arts , from SJPPU , Hunasamaranahalli.
"I see this opportunity as a way to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation which will help me to explore and realize my full potential in a creative environment."
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EDEN DAVITA SHANKAR
POLICY AND ADVOCACY LEAD
Eden is a graduate of International Development from the University of Sussex. Her interests include sustainable development, de-growth, inclusive growth and internal and international migration. Alongside her degree she worked with a number of grassroots organizations in the UK that deal with these issues, in her capacity as project coordinator and volunteer. Through her involvement with TAICT she hopes to see change in the project areas that aids in the equitable development of rural areas and remains sensitive to the climate emergency.
“I am very excited to be working with TAICT as I see a real discrepancy in our country between policy writing and actual implementation, and I believe that TAICT has a very strong role to play in filling this gap. Being a part of this project alongside a team with such a rich and diverse skill set also offers myself and the whole team a great opportunity to learn from each other.”
AYESHA DIAS
SOCIAL MEDIA
Ayesha is a hybrid creative with experience working with sustainable start ups, corporates and advertising agencies. Her jack-of-all-trades approach has led her to practice her skills in various forms of design from animation to event curation. Passionate about sustainability and exploring ways to incorporate it into business, design and life, she aims to find the balance between the creative and business world. She earned her Bachelor of Design at Monash Art, Design & Architecture.