World Earth Day Launch: EBG’s “Sambhav Hai” Begins in Charla Thanda
in Picture- Hari Kiran (Co-founder, EBG), Suresh Goyal (Director, EBG Foundation), Prof. RK Kotnala (Chairman, New Science Creators Institute), Pattnaik Ompriya Mohanty (Entrepreneur and Environmentalist), and Ajai Arora (Author on Carbon Accounting).
On World Earth Day, EBG Foundation ignited a rural revolution by launching its flagship “Sambhav Hai” Act in Charla Thanda village, Nalgonda district, Telangana. Spearheaded by Founder and Chairman Dr. Irfan Khan, this nationwide initiative proves sustainable transformation is possible, “Sambhav Hai”, through community-led action. Starting with INR 30 crore for 50 villages in year one, it tackles climate challenges head-on, converting underserved areas into thriving, carbon-neutral ecosystems.
From Punjab to Telangana: Expanding the Rural Mission
Building on successes in Punjab, “Sambhav Hai” marks EBG’s third initiative in Telangana. Dr. Irfan Khan highlighted the selection process: “Charla Thanda was chosen through Green Mentor Company’s rigorous color-coded village survey. We segregated villages by carbon status, dark maroon indicates the highest emissions, calculated via low-soot carbon accounting. For Charla Thanda, we’ve set a 3-year timeline to turn it green, scaling to 50 villages annually.”
Ground Realities: Sanitation, Connectivity, and Civic Gaps
Charla Thanda mirrors India’s rural struggles: poor sanitation, limited connectivity, and low civic awareness. EBG’s structured model addresses these with practical interventions like waste management, hygiene drives, digital inclusion, and improved mobility, fostering public health and environmental responsibility.
Color-Coded Assessment: Revealing the Environmental Divide
The Act’s core is a data-driven, color-coded framework, into 6 colour graded from green (sustainable) to dark maroon (critical). Early surveys show few villages in green, underscoring urgency. Field researchers like Sai Prasad guide on-ground efforts, integrating Anganwadi centers for awareness and behavioral change.
From Carbon Positive to Neutral: The Structured Path Forward
EBG prioritizes carbon neutrality before negativity. Key approaches include rainwater harvesting for water security, solar energy systems, solar street lights, and 300ft- 400ft solar panel installations per village. These reduce emissions by 10-20% in year one, aiming for full neutrality in three years, scalable, replicable, and community-owned.
Building Climate-Conscious Grassroots Ecosystems
“Sambhav Hai” blends afforestation, waste management, and climate resilience training. In Charla Thanda, Anganwadis become hubs for education, boosting the happiness index alongside sustainability. EBG gives back to Earth by creating self-reliant models that lower carbon footprints and empower residents.
Key Figures at the Hyderabad Launch
The event featured Hari Kiran (Co-founder, EBG), Suresh Goyal (Director, EBG Foundation), Prof. RK Kotnala (Chairman, New Science Creators Institute), Pattnaik Ompriya Mohanty (Entrepreneur and Environmentalist), and Ajai Arora (Author on Carbon Accounting).
Telangana Leads Grassroots Climate Action
As Earth Day calls for global action, “Sambhav Hai” positions Telangana at the forefront, one village at a time. EBG’s vision delivers tangible returns to the planet: cleaner air, resilient communities, and proof that rural India can pioneer carbon neutrality. With structured tools and unwavering commitment, sustainable change is not just possible, it’s happening now.
Sambhav Hai is live now, check out at www.sambhavhai.com
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By Vaishnavi Dr
