Old tech meets new tech

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A student’s project to help refugees led to the creation of a hand-cranked washing machine called the Divya. Designed by Nav Sawhney, the machine does not require electricity and can be used for washing and spin drying. It aims to alleviate the struggles of families living in refugee camps and poor communities. The project is expanding with support from organizations like Oxfam and Electrocomponents, and pilot projects are now being launched in different locations.

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