ABOUT BIOTECH

BIOTECH , a synonym for ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY, POWER, ECO-FRIENDLINESS, HYGIENE AND HEALTH, has been established as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), in 1994, even though its activities originated long before during the early eighties. BIOTECH has been registered under the Charitable Societies Registration Act, with its head quarters functioning at Thiruvananthapuram. BIOTECH is engaged in the implementation, promotion, popularization and research in Bio-Waste Management, Non-conventional Energy and Energy Conservation Programmes. BIOTECH has sufficient sound and experienced technical personnel and infra-structural facilities to undertake all developmental programmes. A well equipped training centre has been established in BIOTECH. This centre is capable of rendering training and awareness to 75 -100 persons at a time.

BIOTECH focuses attention on research, development and production of renewable energy, especially Bio Energy Programmes with the active support and co-operation of other government and non-governmental organizations, especially local bodies.

BIOTECH had received several awards including International Green Oscar 2007. More than 15 inventions have been added to the credit of BIOTECH in the field of waste to energy programmes.

BIOTECH had developed different models of waste treatment plants, for being used under different geographical conditions.

BIOTECH does implement projects suitable for treating bio waste at the domestic level and also in public institutions like hospitals, hostels, convents, slaughter houses etc. BIOTECH provides subsidy for the installation of waste to energy projects.

This Organization implements programmes through out the state in association with Local Self Government Institutions.

BIOTECHrenders consultancy services for the preparation of projects, takes up feasibility studies, makes site visits and carries out project implementation and awareness programmes.

ENERGY CONSERVATION AWARD

In consideration of the stupendous efforts made by BIOTECH to propagate energy conservation devices and energy generation programmes through Non-conventional Energy Sources and Waste Management system, Kerala State Energy Management Centre, honored BIOTECH four times with the ‘Energy Conservation Award’ as the best NGO for the years 1999, 2002, 2003 and again for 2007.

ENERGY CLUBS

For the effective implementation of Non-conventional energy schemes, waste management and energy conservation programmes, BIOTECH has decided to organise Energy Clubs in both rural and urban areas, with the association of local NGOs, who are actively involved in the development programmes. BIOTECH provides proper training and renders awareness among the members of Energy Clubs. Under this programme BIOTECH had organised 26 Energy Clubs in various places. All these clubs do actively co-operate with BIOTECH in the implementation of the programmes.

AWARENESS PROGRAMMES

For the effective implementation of each programme, proper awareness is an essential prerequisite. For creating awareness in an effective manner, audio and video media dully supported by the documentaries produced by BIOTECH on different subjects are being adopted. BIOTECH conducts awareness programmes in different places in association with Energy Clubs and other Governmental and Non-Governmental Organisations. This regular awareness programmes help to foster our activities.

VIDEO DOCUMENTARIES

Realising the efficacy of video messages to produce spontaneous reaction and understanding among the public, BIOTECH initiated and produced Video Documentaries on different subjects related to Waste Management, Energy conservation, Non-Conventional Energy Programmes, Bio Manure production etc.

MUSEUM

To create awareness about non-conventional energy programmes and conservation of energy to the general public BIOTECH has started a permanent museum in the Head office premises. A number of energy saving devices and non-conventional energy equipments has been exhibited in the museum. This museum is a source of attraction to the general public.

EXHIBITIONS

Naturally, exhibitions create direct impact on the participants. BIOTECH could arrange exhibitions of various devices on energy conservation, Bio Gas plants, Smokeless Chulhas in public places, schools, colleges etc

WOMEN EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

Women are thWomen are the real users of cooking fuels. If they are properly educated and an awareness is created among them for the beneficial use of biogas, smokeless chulhas, energy saving devices etc., there will be considerable reduction in the consumption of fuel.