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The SLAM Mats Program
In January 2025, SLAM donated 1500 recycled rubber mats to provide a comfortable surface for studying and seating, as children at the school previously studied on the cold floor.
Discarded XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene), a non-toxic, durable, insulating material, was recycled to create these mats. Additionally, wishing to empower local communities, I involved women in the village to stitch the mats through an upskilling program, helping them hone their stitching and craft skills to create economic empowerment and employment in sustainable manufacturing.
The schools which received approximately 1500 Recycled Mattresses as a part of the effort are:
1. Rajkiya Upper Primary Girls School , Gugalkota ,
2. Rajkiya Higher Secondary School, Gugalkota
3. Rajkiya Upper Primary School , Chobara
4. India Development Rajiv Gandhi Service Center (Bharat Nirmala Gandhi Seva Kendra)
5. The Earth Saviors Foundation
Furthermore, in light of the recent Punjab floods of 2025, 1500 additional mats were donated to Punjab Flood Relief. Mats were donated to widows in the village for use at home as well.
Skill Development Center Infrastructure & Trainers
Focus: Infrastructure & Trainer for Sewing training to stitch mattresses.
Vocational Training to stitch Sustainable MATS out of recycled materials for Income
Sewing Machine operation & Tailoring
Donors: Multiple Donors
Location Gugalkota, Rajasthan
Beneficiaries: 50+ women trained
Chander Vihar, Delhi
Beneficiaries: 25+ women trained
Ghanike Bet Village, Gurdaspur, Punjab
Beneficiaries: 12 women are being trained
The SLAM Arts Program
In February 2025, I painted the classroom walls at Rajkiya Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Neemrana- depicting colourful, educational murals-shapes, alphabets in English, and a solar system, introducing students to creative ways of combining art with education.
Subsequently, I scaled this impact by mobilizing volunteers to join me in painting classrooms across neighbouring schools.
I also aim to recruit an art teacher and conduct art lessons for students in the newly set up multipurpose educational and play area.
The SLAM Sustainable Space
Guided By Research
In 2024, building on my research on repurposing scrap to reduce carbon footprint, I advanced my sustainable infrastructure initiative by partnering with the CSR Department of ALP Overseas, a leading EPDM manufacturer.This collaboration funded pilot testing of my project, focused on recycling tyre rubber scrap into manufactured goods.
Project Overview
During a visit to ALP’s factory in Neemrana, Rajasthan, I helped design and observed the transformation of recycled rubber into non-toxic rubber crumb, used to create safe, sustainable, multifunctional educational and recreational spaces. With recycled rubber, we established our first functional, sustainable, weather-resistant area to aid with students' development and offer a space for recreation and learning at Rajkiya Madhyamik Vidyalaya in Neemrana.
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Project Implementations and Locations
The project continued to be implemented through funding and support by generous donors at the following locations to serve underserved communities:
Rajkiya Upper Primary Girls School , Gugalkota
Rajkiya Higher Secondary School, Gugalkota
Rajkiya Upper Primary School , Chobara
Focus: Playground and swings for Underprivileged children
Donor: The ALP Group
Beneficiaries: 700 kids
Padmara Khurd, Government Higher Secondary School, District Alwar, State, Rajasthan
Focus: School Infrastructure, Walls, Flooring, Roof
Donor: Corporate Funding
Beneficiaries: 200 Students
Government Model Sanskriti Sr. Sec. School, Sushant Lok Phase 1, Sector 43, Haryana
Focus: Play ground and sports infrastructute
Donor: Crowd Funding
Beneficiaries: 1000 Students
Chirag Delhi Park, Hanuman Mandir Road
Focus: Play ground and swings
Donor: The ALP Group
Beneficiaries: 300+ kids
Specially-Abled Kids Park, Panchkula Sec 5, Haryana
Focus: Play ground and swings for Children with or without special needs.
Donor: Reliance Group
Beneficiaries: 300+ kids
Senior Citizens Park, C Block Sector 31, Noida
Focus: Safety flooring for walking tracks
Donor: Kendriya Sarkari Sewa Sahkari Bhoomi Evam Grih Nirman Samiti Ltd
Beneficiaries: 300 kids + 250 senior citizens daily
Senior Citizens Home, Saral Satya Legacy, Knowledge Park 5, Greater Noida
Focus: Safety flooring, and badminton court installed for elderly
Donor: DS Group, Dharampal Satyapal Limited
Beneficiaries: 300 senior citizens
Ghanike Bet Village, Gurdaspur, Punjab
Focus: Infrastructure for primary schooling and play area with a primary teacher.
Donor: Multiple Donors
Beneficiaries: 20-30 Village Kids
Before and after Pictures Padmara Khurd, Government Higher Secondary School, District Alwar, State Rajasthan
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Before and After Pictures from Chirag Delhi Park, Hanuman Mandir Road
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Before and After Pictures from Specially-Abled Kids Park, Panchkula Sec 5, Haryana
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Before and After Pictures from Senior Citizens Park, C Block Sector 31, Noida
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Before and After Pictures from Senior Citizens Home, Saral Satya Legacy, Knowledge Park 5, Greater Noida
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Completed & Ongoing work for Primary Schooling in Ghanike Bet Village, Gurdaspur, Punjab
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EPDM Flooring Applications & Benefits
1. Children’s Play Areas & Specially-Abled Facilities
Safety & Fall Protection: Reduces injury risks
Slip Resistance: Non-slip surface ensures safe play
Accessibility & Inclusivity: Wheelchair-friendly surface
Hygiene: Non-toxic, odor-free, resistant to bacteria, easy to clean
Durability: UV-stable, weather-resistant, long-lasting
Fun, Learning & Engagement: Customizable with games, colors, numbers, alphabets, and shapes.
Excellent base for swings and exercise equipment
2. Senior Citizen Parks & Walking Tracks
Joint Protection: Cushioned surface reduces stress on knees, hips, and ankles
Fall Safety: Impact-absorbing properties minimize injuries
Anti-Slip: Textured finish prevents slips
Comfort: Smooth, resilient surface enhances walking and jogging
Hygiene & Maintenance: Seamless, non-toxic, easy to clean, free of cracks
Durability & Weather Resistance: UV-resistant, suitable for all-weather use
Community Value: Encourages activity, social interaction, and safe, elderly-friendly spaces
Slam Women Empowerment Initiative
Despite women who were aware, and offered the training infrastructure for training, they did not show up to use the infrastructure & training consistently because of lack of access to menstrual hygine (Sanitary pads), affordability and awareness of management.
In collaboration with a 13 year old Meher Aalia Anand, a theatre enthusiast, a private sponsor, Womenite NGO and the Gurugram District Administration I introduced a program for underserved women installing infrastructure for 22 free sanitary pad vending machines at Anganwadi Centres (government-run rural childcare and maternal support centres), as well as conducting nukkad nataks (street plays) to highlight how access to menstrual health can help increase women’s participation in work and support financial independence for economically underserved groups for whom access and affordability remain real barriers.
During these sessions, girls were offered to join The free Sewing Training Center, to develop skills to create and sell mattresses and other products from recycled waste.
The first installation and street play were attended by Ms. Aman Preet Passy (IRS), Additional Director of Income Tax, and Ms. Loveleen Kaur (IRS), Joint Director of Income Tax, New Delhi, Womenite representatives and the Anganwadi network, who appreciated and encouraged the initiative, reaffirming my commitment to building practical, community-led solutions around health, dignity, and livelihood. The program is live at community centres near VKC Gairatpur Bus Stand in Gurugram, Haryana.
Nukkad Natak highlighting how menstrual health supports womens financial independance
Sanitary Pad Vending Machine infrastructure at Anganwadis
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