Summer Internship in Mumbai – Civil Engineering / Architecture – Stree Mukti Sanghatana
In the last few decades we have seen tremendous progress made by science and technology by virtue of which the lifestyle of people has grown leaps and bound. But this growth has come at the cost of environment and mishandling of waste is one key concern area. This internship will be an excellent opportunity to experience as well as contribute in developing environmentally, socially and financially sustainable solutions for waste handling and making a positive impact on the lives of waste pickers who are one of the most out-casted and socially neglected people in today’s society. Familiarize yourself with the latest of Biogas technology, composting, and vermin-composting techniques and set an example of how technology, if deployed right, can touch the lives of the people at the bottom of the pyramid! The last date to apply is 30th April 2012, hurry!
The applications are now closed for this internship. Thanks everyone for their interest and wish you all the best!
About SMS: – Stree Mukti Sanghatana (http://www.streemuktisanghatana.org) is an NGO which has directed its efforts towards the uplifting of women by creating social awareness about their issues and issues related to equality, peace and development. It is an apolitical, autonomous, voluntary organization based in Mumbai.
Parisar Vikas is one of the most celebrated programs that SMS has come up with in recent years which is able to meet its operational cost and has developed sustainable programs for the urban poor. Through this program, SMS provides employment opportunities and gives a much more hygienic and healthier environment to waste pickers. In course of time, they have collaborated with many housing societies, who now don’t hand over their waste to BMC which otherwise would have landed in the dumping grounds. The Parisar Bhaginis take care of the waste, both dry and wet. While the dry waste is used for recycling, the wet waste is used for composting, Biogas Production. Presently SMS has tied up with BARC which is helping them with their own developed Biogas Plant model (Nisargruna).
The list of awards that have been conferred on the team (Ashok fellowship, invitee to Clinton Global Initiative in 2010 to name a few) speaks volumes about the impact SMS has had on the lives of thousands of people.
About Internship: – The selected intern will help in fabrication of compost pits for biodegradable waste and also help us in biogas plant constructions. Applicants can get chance to design,explore their creativity and implement their designs from the scratch.
# of internships available: – 1
Who can apply: – Civil Engineering & Architecture students
Location: – Mumbai, India
Duration: – 2 months
Start Date: – May 2012
Stipend: – Negotiable depending on profile and skill set + Certificate and letter of recommendation would be provided
How to apply: – The applications are now closed for this internship. Thanks everyone for their interest and wish you all the best!
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