ExNoRa International

Empowers communities through environmental education, awareness campaigns, and sustainable action to preserve nature and prevent degradation.

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About

  • Headquarters

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

  • Since

    1989

ExNoRa Innovators International is a well-established, Chennai‑based non‑governmental environmental organization founded in 1989 by visionary environm Read moreentalist Dr. M.B. Nirmal, in response to escalating urban waste issues. Embodying its name—Excellent, Novel and Radical ideas—the organization champions innovative, sustainable solutions to environmental challenges, engaging directly with those most affected. The organization developed a groundbreaking fee‑based community waste‑management model in Chennai’s Pammal region. By collecting fees from households, hiring waste pickers, and partnering with municipal authorities, ExNoRa scaled this model to manage over 16 tonnes/day of waste—earning recognition from both UNICEF and the World Bank for its exemplary replication of best practices. Today, ExNoRa operates through around 17,000 street‑level chapters, covering nearly 40% of Chennai and substantial portions of its suburbs. Programmes include waste segregation and composting, water‑body rejuvenation, tree‑planting, and environmental education, extending also to liquid‑waste and zero‑waste initiatives. Through its Environmental Training Institute, the organization educates teachers on topics like climate change, biodiversity, and green-building practices.

Programs

  • Clean & Green Exnora

    Clean & Green Exnora is a thousand-day initiative dedicated to environmental cleanliness and sustainability. Operating daily without interruption, this impactful program focuses on cleaning public spaces across various communities. It emphasizes consistent action, civic responsibility, and community involvement to transform neglected areas into clean and green environments. With its disciplined daily approach, the initiative not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of neighborhoods but also fosters a culture of hygiene, eco-consciousness, and shared responsibility. Clean & Green Exnora stands as a testament to what continuous, collective effort can achieve for a cleaner and healthier society.

  • Art Exnora

    Art Exnora is a vibrant initiative dedicated to transforming dull school walls into colorful expressions of creativity. By turning blank spaces into inspiring artworks, it uplifts the learning environment and encourages imagination among students. This unique program engages young minds in visual storytelling, promoting artistic expression and community participation. Through murals and themed wall paintings, Art Exnora not only beautifies school campuses but also sparks dialogue on social, environmental, and cultural themes. It stands as a powerful example of how art can enrich education and shape a more joyful, inclusive, and inspiring school experience.

Leadership Team

  • Senthur Pari

    President

  • M Chidambaram

    General Secretary

  • Mb Nirmal

    Founder

  • R.govindaraj

    Trustee

  • K Mohanasundaram

    Trustee

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    21-50

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • Registration ID

    463/1990

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    TN/2017/0171774

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    Old No.35, New No.40, Vijayaragava Road, Near Andhra Club, Rams Flats, Flat No. 1, Second Floor, T.Nagar Chennai 600017

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust