Clean Air Champion Cohort
An initiative of the India Clean Air Network (I-CAN) promoted under aegis of SwitchON Foundation
Under the aegis of
Partners:
Timeline of Clean Air Champions Cohort 2021
Date:
22nd Sep. 2021 Overall Application deadline
26th Sep. 2021 Announcement of Selected Cohorts
30th Sep. 2021 First Workshop
19th Sep. 2021 Deadline for Questionnaire for first batch
25th Sep. 2021 Deadline for Questionnaire for second bath
19th Sep. 20 21
Deadline for Questionnaire for first batch
Deadline for Questionnaire for second bath
Overall Application deadline
Announcement of Selected Cohorts
First Workshop
22nd Sep. 2021
25th Sep. 2021
26th Sep. 2021
30th Sep. 2021
Air pollution kills 13 every minute, accounting for more than three times the amount of people who die from malaria, tuberculosis and AIDS combined each year.��- Lancet Commission, 2015
“Every 3 minutes, a child in India dies as a result of Air Pollution”��- Global Burden of Disease, 2017
A group of clean air enthusiasts focussed to reduce air pollution in Bengal, Odisha & Jharkhand
A group of self initiated micro projects targeted to reduce air pollution in the state
Workshops provided to enhance the project management and communication skills of the participants
WHAT IS CLEAN AIR CHAMPION COHORT?
Ideate: Learn and Ideate plans
Initiate: Initiate Projects as an individual or group
Incubate: Get a chance to get your project incubated
Scale-up: Scale your idea into large scale projects
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM CLEAN AIR CHAMPION COHORT?
WHO CAN IMPLEMENT?
You are under 30 years of age
You are creative, passionate and
innovative about making
a real difference
Passionate about curbing
Air Pollution
College Students/Graduates or Early Working Professionals everyone is allowed to join
UNDER
WHERE WILL THE CLEAN AIR CHAMPION TAKE PLACE
Zoom Meet and Physical Classroom wherever applicable
Credentials will be sent to the participants prior to the workshops
Mostly will be held on weekend
WORKSHOPS
Attend at least 3 workshops marked mandatory
Anywhere across Bengal, Odisha & Jharkhand for Project Implementation
Both Online and Offline
In your own area or college
Both urban and rural areas
MICRO PROJECTS/EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN THE COHORT?
Provide with Workshop to develop your skill in project ideation, management and scale-up
Idea pitch by participants either in groups or individual through concept note
Selections of projects and assigning experts to the projects based on the theme
Implementation of projects with constant feedback and mentorship from the Clean Air Champion Expert
WHAT CAN BE IMPLEMENTED?
Safe Cycling and Sustainable Urban Mobility
Air Pollution Reduction and Monitoring
Micro Projects
Art Competition and Photography Competition
Undertake Events
Poster and Visual campaigns
Street Play
Air pollution and Health
Waste Segregation
Support projects by other organisations
Join Or Support Other Projects
Support and join project of other group members
Vertical Garden Creation
Field Implementation And Infrastructural Development
YOU CAN CHOOSE FEW OR ALL OF THE ABOVE
Household Air Quality Monitors
Develop Technologies
Solar Lights
WHAT ARE YOU GETTING AS A CLEAN AIR CHAMPION?
Certificates and Awards after successful completion of the course
Over a period of a year selected will get seed money on a reimbursable basis��Events: 2500 - 5000 INR each�Project: 10000 INR - 25000 INR
SELECTION CRITERIA
Preference will be given to
HOW IT CAN BE IMPLEMENTED
The project idea will be refined with the help of experts
The projects must have both online and offline components. The seed money will be based on the thorough budgeting
A cohort will get 6 months to implement the project with proper documentation
Strong Social Media component is mandatory for the implementation of the project
COHORT 1 ACTIVITIES
Drawing Competition
Awareness Workshops
Craft Competition
COHORT 1 ACTIVITIES
Street play
Online Workshop
COHORT 1 ACTIVITIES
Plantation Drive
Panel Discussion with Experts
Recycle the Waste
MEDIA ARTICLES
What kind of project can you take up?
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Size of the Cohort?
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There are so many competitions, why should we apply?
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I do not have a project idea, can I apply for this programme?
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There are two broad categories on the kind of work that can be done. You can take up projects on areas like Recycling, Waste Management, Sustainability, Awareness Trainings, Research.
You can also organise events to celebrate special occasions by organising competitions, debates, street plays, tree plantation drives there aren’t any limitations as long as it it linked with Air pollution and climate change.
Each cohort will consist of 15-30 members. You can work as individuals or preferably in groups. In case you are unable to form groups, we can form one for you.
It is a one of a kind championship to reduce air pollution which allows passionate people to come together to work for a cleaner environment. We are open to collaborate with and support anyone working towards this cause
Yes, you can. The project idea can we developed once you start getting trained by the experts.
FAQ
What type of workshops will be held?
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I am a working professional, Can I also apply?
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Are there any fees for the programme?
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Everyone under or till the age of 30 is eligible to apply. The training will take place over weekends so that it suits the working schedule of professionals and students.
The fees has been waived off and the selected people will receive a 100% scholarship. Also there is no application fee.
FAQ
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
PARTNERS
THANK YOU FOR WATCHING!
Jaju Bhawan, 1A D.L Khan Road�Kolkata - 700027
www.SwitchON.org.in
info@SwitchON.org.in
Register for Cohort:https://bit.ly/can-cohort-app
Contact : 83369 19233