Hyderabad, Nov. 10 -- From cooking meals using sunlight to growing plants through a system that recycles water with the help of fish, students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad are exploring innovative, sustainable solutions to everyday challenges.

The two projects focus on making better use of available resources, addressing practical needs and demonstrating how affordable technology can contribute to a more sustainable future.

One of the innovations is a portable solar cooker designed especially for daily-wage workers who often struggle to find the time and facilities to prepare meals at their workplaces.

Developed by IIT Hyderabad students, the cooker uses solar energy instead of conventional fuels such as LPG, e...