Dear Student Participant,
Thank you for registering for ATL Sarthi’s flagship summer initiative, Eco Innovators Bootcamp 2026. As part of the organizing team, we assure you that the next five weeks will be a rewarding investment of your effort and time.
This bootcamp is special because you will not only explore the challenges of urban waste, but also design and deploy innovative solutions in your home, apartment, school, or community. In doing so, you stand a chance to be recognized as an Eco Innovator and Change Maker.
Please note that this is a self-learning bootcamp. There will be no formal teaching sessions or classes conducted by mentors or facilitators. Your success depends on your ability to take initiative, stay motivated, and complete the self-learning modules, quizzes, and project work using the online resources provided. To qualify for recognition at the end of the bootcamp, you must submit evidence of your project work and its real-world impact.
We wish you the very best as you embark on this five-week journey. If you need support at any stage, please reach out to the organizing team. If you need mentoring support, please reach out to the Bootcamp Mentors listed here. If you haven’t yet joined the Participant WhatsApp group, please click here.
- Organizing Team
Dear Teachers, Parents, Student Mentors, and Mentors of Change,
We extend our sincere thanks to you for being part of this initiative and for your commitment to guide and support the student participants throughout the bootcamp. Your involvement is invaluable, and we hope this journey will be a highly enriching experience as you mentor students and help them achieve their best.
To make it easier for students to connect with mentors, we have shared the list of mentors on this portal (see here). Students seeking guidance may reach out to you directly via email. Additionally, you are encouraged to introduce yourself in the Participant WhatsApp group and invite students to connect with you for mentoring support. Mentoring sessions can be conducted online through Google Meet or Zoom. In-person mentoring is not recommended, unless both mentor and mentee are able to meet within the school premises.
To facilitate better communication & collaboration among mentors, we have created a dedicated WhatsApp group. An email has been sent to all registered mentors with the link to join this WhatsApp group. Kindly join the group at the earliest.
We wish you the very best as you begin your mentoring journey. If you need any support, please feel free to reach out to the organizing team at any time.
- Organizing Team
To successfully complete the bootcamp requirements, please progress through the following six stages, carrying out the activities outlined in each stage with focus and commitment.
Stage 1 – Foundational Learning (15th April to 21st April)
Access curated self-learning resources on the web portal to:
Understand the challenges posed by urban waste; Explore methods of waste reduction, reuse, and recycling; Identify opportunities for innovation in waste management
Learn about design thinking approach to problem-solving
Review reference project ideas on waste management or come up with your own project idea to build in Stage 2
Stage 2 – Project Development (22nd April to 28th April)
Plan your waste management project
Acquire hardware skills (if any) needed for buildng your project
Acquire software skills (if any) needed for building your project
Start building your waste management project idea
Stage 3 - Project Refinement (29th April to 5th May)
Build your waste management solution to adequately address the identified need or challenge. Seek help and guidance from your teachers, parents or mentors to complete the project.
Stage 4 – Real-World Application (6th May to 12th May)
Deploy your project in a real setting—your home, apartment, school, or community. Encourage people to adopt and use your solution.
Stage 5 – Project Journey Documentation (13th May to 19th May)
Record and document the outcomes of your initiative. Submit evidence of how your project created change and benefited users.
Stage 6 - Project Journey & Impact Showcase (1st week of June)
Showcase the impact of your change-making project and be recognized as an Eco-innovator and Change Maker.
Click the button below to start your Eco-Innovator journey...