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Vidyut is the co-founder of Takachar. He is passionate about energy access and supporting rural livelihoods. Vidyut became interested in biomass-based energy/chemical development due to its untapped potential and close association with farmers. In the past he worked with Simpa Networks, where he developed solar home systems for rural households in India. Vidyut is a 2019 Echoing Green Fellow, and a 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 awardee.
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Vidyut Mohan - Indian, Asia and the Pacific
2020 Winner | Entrepreneur | Indian
Takachar’s goal is to increase the amount of waste biomass transformed into marketable products around the world, and reduce the pollution associated with open-air biomass burning. Takachar enables rural farmers to earn 40% more by converting their crop residues into fuels, fertilizers and value-added chemicals like activated carbon (AC) on-site. By choosing activated carbon (AC) as the starting market, Takachar brings this value chain to the doorstep of farmers and hence reduces air pollution associated with crop residue burning.
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