Converting invasive riverine water hyacinth and local discarded waste materials into durable household craft products, generating sustainable women livelihoods.
Under the initiative "Swanirbharshil Nari – Atmanirbhar Assam", Nabaprayas conducts practical handicraft training workshops centered on Waste to Wealth. By harvesting invasive water hyacinth that chokes local ponds and streams and upcycling discarded biomass, rural women weave high-value home decor, baskets, and utility products, turning ecological challenges into independent income.
Invasive water hyacinth severely damages rural water bodies, while women in agricultural and tea garden communities often lack non-farm self-employment opportunities.
Over 120 rural and tea tribe women trained in eco-craft enterprise.
In July 2026, delegates from Nabaprayas proudly participated in a National-Level NGO Capacity Building Programme organized by Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, New Delhi, marking a significant milestone.
February 2026 marked an important moment in Nabaprayas’ journey of institutional growth and collaborative action at the #Aahvaan NGO–CSR Conclave, Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, New Delhi.
Your contributions provide survival food packets, saplings, training manuals, and essential resources to keep this initiative thriving.
