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Business Standard
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
EcoYou Converts 22 Million Tonnes of Agro-Waste into Green Building Materials, Driving $240 Million in Rural Impact
VMPL New Delhi [India], June 5: EcoYou, a pioneering green initiative by Ecoboard Industries Limited, is transforming agricultural waste into high-performance, eco-friendly construction materials. Its flagship product, EcoBoard, is made from natural fibres like wheat straw, rice husk, cotton stalk, coconut husk, and sugarcane bagasse. These boards are widely used in partitions, ceilings, flooring, and furniture--offering a sustainable alternative to conventional plywood, MDF, and plastic-based materials. To date, EcoYou has avoided an estimated 116 million tonnes of CO2 emissions, largely by curbing crop burning and deforestation. The production of EcoBoards has also saved over 10 million trees, traditionally cut for wood-based construction. By sourcing agri-residue directly from farmers, EcoYou injected about $24 million into rural supply chains--benefiting farmers, artisans, and carpenters. The initiative has generated a broader economic impact of about $240 million by boosting local employment and promoting sustainable livelihoods. "EcoYou's proven CO2-capture technology--rooted in India's ancient ways of sustainable living--has already made a mark by converting 22 million tonnes of agro-waste into building materials and home furniture over the last 33 years, generating about $80 million in direct value for farmers and helping save 10 million trees," says Praveen Gottumukkala, Director at EcoYou. Complementing its materials division, EcoYou's EcoEnergy division treats industrial solid and liquid waste to generate clean energy. By converting process residues and effluents into biogas, EcoEnergy reduces fossil fuel dependency, lowers emissions, and offers a sustainable energy alternative for manufacturing operations--strengthening EcoYou's circular economy model. EcoYou Energy division has installed over 125 ultra large projects across globe with 2.5 million m3 capacity, with potential of 0.5 million tons of CBG, using Sulzer based CSTR technology - saving 0.5 million tons of coal per annum. "With over three decades of expertise, we've shown that agricultural waste, often viewed as a liability, is actually a valuable resource," Gottumukkala added. "Our solutions naturally cut carbon emissions, protect forests, and uplift farming communities. We've now also begun exporting these high-quality products to Europe." EcoBoards are not only sustainable but also technologically superior: fire-retardant, moisture-resistant, termite-proof, non-toxic, and designed for long-lasting performance across homes, offices, hotels, and schools. EcoYou's dry manufacturing process is low-emission and zero-waste, powered by renewable energy and recyclable inputs. With sustainability embedded across its operations, the company is setting new standards for green manufacturing in India. Looking ahead, EcoYou plans to expand production capacity, deepen partnerships with architects and builders, and collaborate with corporates, government agencies, and international organizations to scale responsible construction and contribute to global ESG goals. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by VMPL. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Trump govt official Madhu Gottumukkala trolled for his Indian origin, MAGA asks how to pronounce this name
Amid the ongoing H-1B row, MAGA activists targeted another Indian-origin official who has recently joined the Donald Trump administration as the new deputy director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This agency comes under the Department of Homeland Security, and some social media users said he must be Kristi Noem's friend to have bagged this crucial position. The anti-India statement was at its peak when X users asked Grok to help in pronouncing the name. "Said that name out loud 3 times and my furniture started floating," one comment read. The trigger was served by known India-hated Laura Loomer, a close aide of President Donald Trump. Without saying anything, Loomer shared the press release announcing Madhu Gottumukkala as the new deputy director with the name highlighted. "Your new CISA Deputy Director". Who is Madhu Gottumukkala ? What is his India connection? Gottumukkala comes with an incredible IT background and served as the commissioner and chief information officer for South Dakota's Bureau of Information and Technology. He did his PhD in Information Systems from Dakota State University, MBA in Engineering and Technology Management from the University of Dallas, and an MS in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Arlington. A native of India's Andhra Pradesh, Gottumukkala did his BE from Andhra University. One social media user, Chad Bishop, shrugged Laura Loomer's hints and defended Dr Gottumukkala, saying he is a brilliant professional. "He loves South Dakota and America - no doubt in my mind. When his professional plans didn't pan out the way he had anticipated he pursued his PhD and took a position with then Governor @Sec_Noem. You want someone this smart, this hard working, this dedicated in a role like this. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Madhu is an American and a Patriot," the post said. "I am confused, what does his name have to do with anything?Vivek Ramaswamy (whom you supported too) and Second Lady Usha Chilukuri Vance, doesn´t have common names either, but it´s just about HIM as a person or experience is wrong? That is the only thing that matters," another wrote. "If the guy is brilliant. I don't care where he came from," another wrote.
