Hyderabad, June 2025: In a moment of national pride and recognition, Urbancraft Alliance India, a visionary startup from Kerala, has been crowned with the prestigious Indian Iconic Nation Builder of the Year 2025 award under the title “Excellence in Sanitation & Prefab Infrastructure.” At the helm of this transformative venture is Mr. Kiran Balakrishnan, whose mission-driven leadership is reshaping India’s public sanitation and infrastructure landscape.
The award was presented at the grand stage of the Indian Icon Awards 2025, honoring organizations that are building India’s future with innovation, purpose, and societal impact.
A Vision Rooted in Clean, Smart India
Founded with a goal to revolutionize civic spaces, Urbancraft Alliance India has become a national leader in sustainable sanitation and modular infrastructure. The startup’s design-led, scalable approach focuses on building eco-friendly, prefabricated sanitation units and urban infrastructure that meet the growing demands of India’s fast-evolving public spaces.
Operating at the intersection of technology, community needs, and policy partnerships, Urbancraft delivers solutions that are not only practical but transformative.
“We believe infrastructure should serve people—cleanly, efficiently, and beautifully,” says Mr. Kiran Balakrishnan, Founder of Urbancraft Alliance India. “This award fuels our journey further to create civic spaces that preserve dignity and health.”
Reimagining Sanitation in India
Urbancraft’s flagship initiatives include:
●Eco-Smart Public Toilets: Durable, hygienic, and energy-efficient units deployed across urban and semi-urban areas.
●Modular Infrastructure: Pre-engineered, quick-to-install structures designed for municipal use, disaster relief, and public facilities.
●WASH Innovations: Holistic sanitation systems that integrate clean water access, waste management, and hygiene education.
The startup has worked with Jilla Panchayaths, Grama Panchayaths, and municipal bodies, enabling rapid deployment of over 300+ sanitation units in key regions—especially in underserved and rural communities.
Nation Builder of the Year: Why It Matters
The award title “Nation Builder of the Year” is a rare and high honor, reserved for changemakers advancing India’s core development goals. For Urbancraft Alliance India, this recognition is a validation of their grassroots impact and visionary foresight.
Through innovative prefab construction methods, Urbancraft is solving real-world issues with solutions that are:
✅ Affordable and Scalable
✅ Eco-conscious and Durable
✅ Community-Integrated
✅ Policy-Aligned
These efforts align directly with national missions like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, AMRUT, and Smart Cities, contributing to India’s long-term urban transformation.
Leadership That Blends Heart, Vision & Engineering
At the core of Urbancraft is Mr. Kiran Balakrishnan, a social entrepreneur with a passion for infrastructure that uplifts lives, not just skylines. His ability to blend policy understanding, design sensibility, and operational scalability has made Urbancraft a model for purpose-led infrastructure development.
“For us, every sanitation unit is a symbol of dignity restored. Every modular building is time saved. Every community we reach, we strive to leave healthier and stronger,” Mr. Balakrishnan added at the award ceremony.
The Road Ahead: Scaling Impact
With this recognition, Urbancraft Alliance India is now focused on expanding its impact across more Indian states. Upcoming initiatives include:
●Collaborations with urban development departments for city-wide prefab infrastructure rollouts
●Partnerships with CSR wings of corporates for community WASH facilities
●Design-led public furniture and smart street architecture projects in tier-2 and tier-3 cities
The team is also exploring green material innovation to make structures even more sustainable and climate-resilient.
About Urbancraft Alliance India
Urbancraft Alliance India is a Kerala-based social impact enterprise founded by Mr. Kiran Balakrishnan, specializing in prefabricated sanitation and civic infrastructure. Since its inception, Urbancraft has championed fast, sustainable, and design-forward solutions to India’s most pressing public hygiene and infrastructure challenges.
With its work already being acknowledged by state departments, media platforms, and now Indian Icon Awards 2025, Urbancraft is not just building structures—it’s building a legacy of civic pride and people-first design.
Conclusion: A Landmark Milestone for Public Good
The title of Indian Iconic Nation Builder of the Year 2025 marks a historic milestone for Urbancraft Alliance India. As sanitation and urban development remain at the heart of India’s growth story, innovators like Urbancraft show how infrastructure can be made efficient, inclusive, and future-ready.
In the words of the founder:
“This award isn’t the end—it’s a beginning. A cleaner, smarter, more dignified India is possible, and we’re here to help build it.”
