REPORT ON HANDS-ON TRAINING WORKSHOP - Maitreyi College

“BIO-ENZYMES: TRANSFORMING WASTE INTO WEALTH”

Date: 21 August 2026

Organised by: Vatavaran, Maitreyi College

Category: Skills / Entrepreneurial

Participants: 69 students and 4 faculty members

Resource Person:

Mrs. Swati Singh – National Vice President, WICCI Bioenzyme Council; Founder, Dak Sheela LLP & Color Code Foundation; Member Trainer, Bio Enzyme Entrepreneurs Academy of India

Report of the Event

Vatavaran, the umbrella committee of Maitreyi College, organised a hands-on training workshop on “Bio-Enzymes: Transforming Waste into Wealth” to promote awareness about sustainable waste management, environmental responsibility and green entrepreneurship.

The programme commenced with Vandana and Lamp Lighting. Prof. Jyoti Singh, Vice-Principal, welcomed the participants and felicitated the resource person with a Tulsi plant. The programme was organised under the guidance of Principal Prof. Haritma Chopra and coordinated by Prof. Ramesh Kumari.

Mrs. Swati Singh introduced students to the concept and applications of bio-enzymes and explained how fruit and vegetable waste can be converted into useful biological products. She highlighted the environmental concerns associated with excessive use of harsh chemicals in everyday cleaning and personal-care products and discussed safer, sustainable alternatives.

A practical demonstration was conducted using citrus peels, jaggery and water, explaining the basic process of fermentation and the potential applications of the resulting bio-enzyme. Students also learned how household organic waste can be treated as a resource rather than waste.

The session included examples of bio-enzyme initiatives from Thailand and Indonesia, helping students understand the wider environmental and agricultural applications of this approach.

The workshop was highly interactive, with students actively participating and raising questions. The session also connected sustainability with skill development, entrepreneurship and livelihood opportunities. Students were introduced to further training and internship opportunities through the Bio Enzymes Entrepreneurs Academy of India.

 

Key Outcomes

• Increased awareness of sustainable and responsible waste management.
• Understanding of the basic preparation and applications of bio-enzymes.
• Encouragement to reuse fruit and vegetable waste.
• Exposure to eco-friendly alternatives to certain chemical-based products.
• Introduction to green entrepreneurship and livelihood opportunities.
• Motivation to develop practical skills for creating sustainable solutions.

Conclusion

The workshop successfully combined environmental awareness, hands-on learning and entrepreneurship. It encouraged students to look at everyday waste as a potential resource and demonstrated how simple, sustainable practices can contribute to a cleaner environment while creating opportunities for innovation and green livelihoods.

Overall, the programme was a meaningful step towards building environmentally conscious and entrepreneurial young citizens.