Peter Singh and Nino Kaur: Pioneers of sustainable living

In a city like Delhi, where the AQI often exceeds 800, achieving an indoor air quality of 10-15 is a remarkable feat. Peter Singh and Nino Kaur have done just that, building sustainable homes in both Goa and Delhi, integrating aquaponics and organic farming.

For the past four years, they have lived a completely eco-friendly lifestyle while mentoring others through online courses, inspiring the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices.

To live in a house with AQI of 10-15 is difficult to attain, when the AQI outside has surpassed 800 level. Peter Singh and Nino Kaur have been able to achieve this by building a green house in their home and growing all their fruits and vegetables organically, using the innovative techniques of aquaponics, a remarkable combination of hydroponics and aquaculture. Apart of from completely living a sustainable lifestyle from the past four years, they are also mentoring individuals passionate about organic farming through their online courses, inspiring many to adopt sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural techniques.

After Mrs Nino Kaur was diagnosed with cancer, they consulted an ayurvedic doctor, who suggested them to grow their own food, which eventually enhanced her immunity and helped her regain health quickly. To grow their food, they have build their own aquaponics system, which is a closed-loop setup where fish waste feeds plants, and plants purify water for fish. This system allows them to grow 15,000 plants and 120 kilograms of fish annually using just 1,000 liters of water daily, far less than traditional farming. They even create their fish feed from natural ingredients and compost food and garden waste into vermi-compost, reducing methane emissions and ensuring sustainability. Their efforts extend beyond their home, as they collect fallen leaves to make leaf compost, minimizing waste in their neighborhood.

To address air pollution, they installed innovative cooler panels that filter and cool air entering their home. This system has reduced indoor air pollution drastically compared to Delhi’s external air quality. They also harvest rainwater to meet irrigation needs and recharge groundwater, contributing to community water conservation efforts.

For individuals in urban areas with limited space, they offer practical solutions, including vertical farming models for balconies and rooftops. With a small setup, individuals can grow hundreds of plants while improving indoor air quality using simple cooler panels. Their vision includes promoting community greenhouses and providing education on aquaponics in schools, enabling children to grow their food and learn sustainable practices.

Through online courses, they share knowledge about aquaponics, organic farming techniques, pest control, and air purification systems. Participants can access resources, supplier details, and ongoing project support to set up their systems, no matter their location. They have separate and simple models for balconies, rooftops, gardens and inside homes. They have vertical farming models designed for congested spaces for urban households.

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For this column, India Business and Trade (IBT) had the privilege of interacting with Mr. Peter Singh and Mrs. Nino Kaur, renowned advocates of sustainable living. The couple has successfully created a model for eco-friendly lifestyles, maintaining exceptionally low Air Quality Index (AQI) levels even in the heavily polluted environment of Delhi.

Their commitment to sustainability is evident in the innovative homes they have built in both Delhi and Goa, designed to support a completely self-sufficient lifestyle. Over the past four years, they have dedicated themselves to living sustainably, integrating practices like aquaponics, organic farming, waste management, and rainwater harvesting.