Namma-Auto Project

Namma-Auto Project We aim to make environment-friendly Auto-rickshaws the preferred mode of transport for first and last-mile connectivity. ACRA is the lead of this project.

Partnered with sustainable development giants ACRA and EU, our focus is on reducing air pollution in Bengaluru and Chennai. Namma Auto Project aims to make the environment friendly Auto-rickshaws become the preferred mode of choice for first and last mile transport requirements, while at same time improving livelihood status of auto drivers. The projects intends to Scale up a replicable and inte

grated model of sustainable auto-rickshaw transport, based on clean technologies. This projected is funded by the European Union under the Switch Asia Programme on Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production and is implemented by ACRA, Enviu, TERI and WHAD in Bengaluru and Chennai. The premise of this project is that an environment friendly solution that addresses the problems faced by the service provider(driver) and customer shall help switch to a more sustainable choice of transport and thereby a sustainable lifestyle among urban residents. Details of Implementing partners:


- ACRA (Italy): an international NGO with over 4 decades of social development. Its strategy is focused on sustainable development; specifically, inclusive businesses and social enterprises that can effectively deliver sustainable solution. Website: www.acra.it

-ENVIU Foundation (Netherlands): it focuses on designing market based solutions in developing countries. It leads the community building activity that involves organizing the auto-drivers, financial intermediation, capacity building and formation of federative structure of drivers. Website: www.enviu.org

-WHAD, Women Health And Development (India, Bangalore): non-profit organization with over two decades of community building and development experience. It is responsible for community mobilization and organization of auto-rickshaw drivers in association with Enviu. Website: www.whadindia.org

-TERI (India, Delhi): leading think tank dedicated to conducting research for sustainable development of India and Global South. TERI shall be steering the policy component of the project that involves stakeholder engagement for identifying policy gaps and suggestions, capacity building for policy initiatives and dissemination of key policy outcomes of the project. Website: www.teriin.org

The project is being implemented in the cities of Bengaluru and Chennai and in the long run to many other urban settlements.

04/06/2020

Thank you to Radio City and RJ Netraa!


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The Namma Auto Project funded by the European Union has been operating in Bangalore and Chennai since 2016 working with ...
02/06/2020

The Namma Auto Project funded by the European Union has been operating in Bangalore and Chennai since 2016 working with the mandate of promoting Sustainable Practices in Auto-rickshaw sector. Over the last 4 years, it achieved several milestones including establishing and strengthening institutional frameworks in support of the mandate. To further this goal, it conducted several kinds of research, pilots and training modules.

As the project concludes its intervention for the period, the project consortium (ACRA, Enviu - Innovators in sustainability, WHAD and TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute) extends sincere gratitude to the following organisations and their wonderful people who rendered
their professional services to the project during this period.

We also thank Radio City (91.1) and 94.3 RadioOne for the campaigns.

TTC - Thinkthrough Consulting
FinalMile Consulting
Outline India
Probex Consulting
On dot advertising
Storyteller Communications
Rishi Sher Singh
Roshni Shaheen Designs (roshnishaheen.com)

Thanks also to:
Biju Dominic
Prerna Mukharya
Devyani Srinivasan
Elvina Halli
Geetanjli Chauhan
Rishi Sher Singh
Aparupa Negi
Dipankar Ghosh
Prateek Sengupta
Mothi Prasad Kanoj
Ritika Verma
Prashant Mandke
Roshni Shaheen

Switch Asia

Thank you LBB, Bangalore for this feature! , ! ACRA Enviu - Innovators in sustainability TERI - The Energy and Reso...
31/05/2020

Thank you LBB, Bangalore for this feature!

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While things are slowly getting back to normal, we all know that it’s still going to take a while before we’re back on track, for good! However, we've still got things to do, and places to be. Whether it is to keep up with our daily chores, or for work, we’ll have to venture into the outside w...

The Namma Auto Project has been mobilizing Hygiene Kits for Auto-drivers in Bangalore. A Mask is among the key elements ...
31/05/2020

The Namma Auto Project has been mobilizing Hygiene Kits for Auto-drivers in Bangalore. A Mask is among the key elements of these hygiene kits.

We wish to extend sincere thanks to Khaloom (khaloom.com), The Summer House thesummerhouse.in and Shri Suruodaya Stree Shakti Group promoted by ACC Limited Cements for arranging these high-quality masks in time for us.

Thank you, Kirti Poonia Okhai.Org and Pratyush Kumar Panda ACC Limited and Arunabha
Bhattacharya for the connection.

We really appreciate your support in keeping 's rickshaw drivers and passengers safe!

ACRA Enviu - Innovators in sustainability TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute EU SWITCH-Asia Programme

Thank you Radio One! •••Reposted from 94.3 Radio One Bangalore: Look for this sticker on your rickshaw to ride with a sa...
30/05/2020

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Reposted from 94.3 Radio One Bangalore: Look for this sticker on your rickshaw to ride with a safety trained driver and a rickshaw equipped with a hygiene kit. Thanks to Namma Auto Project for this initiative to keep drivers and passengers safe! Namma Auto took RJ Kay for a spin. Watch this space for the video!


ACRA Enviu - Innovators in sustainability TERI - The Energy and Resources EU SWITCH-Asia Programme

Thank you for bringing attention to this campaign! Ride Safe, Bangalore! ACRA Enviu - Innovators in sustainability TERI...
30/05/2020

Thank you for bringing attention to this campaign!
Ride Safe, Bangalore!

ACRA Enviu - Innovators in sustainability TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute EU SWITCH-Asia Programme

28/05/2020

Thank you to RJ Kay and Radio One for helping highlight this initiative!

Next time you take a rickshaw look out for one of our trained drivers with a COVID19 Safety Training Completion stickers in their rickshaw’s windshield and left side.


ACRA Enviu - Innovators in sustainability TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute Switch Asia

Our safety trained drivers are equipped with including masks, sanitisers and disinfectants. Their training earns them ...
26/05/2020

Our safety trained drivers are equipped with including masks, sanitisers and disinfectants.

Their training earns them this sticker which is placed on the rickshaw’s windshield and left side.

Look for with these shield
stickers to be sure you are in a sanitised and safe ride!

Stay safe and ride safe, .

ACRA Enviu - Innovators in sustainability TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute Switch Asia

We wish you and your loved ones health and happiness this Eid. ••• ACRA Enviu - Innovators in sustainabilit...
25/05/2020

We wish you and your loved ones health and happiness this Eid.
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ACRA Enviu - Innovators in sustainability TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute Switch Asia

We wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe Eid together. •••
25/05/2020

We wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe Eid together.
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We find that pose several advantages to travel post-lockdown. One of them is that, as a small vehicle, it can be disin...
22/05/2020

We find that pose several advantages to travel post-lockdown. One of them is that, as a small vehicle, it can be disinfected more often and monitored more closely to meet sanitation standards.

Drivers who receive our hygiene kits are also trained in properly using the mask, sanitiser and disinfectant it contains.

Our training programs and hygiene kits can be easily replicated to scale other modes of hired transport in Bangalore including private taxis and corporate shuttles. If you'd like to partner with us in this initiative, get in touch with us: [email protected]



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