Discover Our Journey to a Sustainable Organic Lifestyle

Explore the beauty of our organic oasis :

Witness our nurturing methods of growing food with passion and dedication as we harmoniously blend aquaponics and permaculture to cultivate fresh produce.

Our Journey to sustainable living started In 1998, when Neeno was diagnosed with a blood Cancer : Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, believed to be triggered by the pollution in Delhi. Research shows a correlation between proximity to busy roads and the prevalence of Leukemia cases, linked to benzene from automobile exhausts

During Neeno’s treatment for Leukemia, we consulted an Ayurvedic physician,

He advised us to go on a diet of organic food, freshly prepared for every meal.

He said the practice of cooking food, storing in a refrigerator and reheating it makes the food toxic for the body. Scientifically it is borne out that when food is reheated, it changes the molecular structure of the ingredients and they lose their nutritional value. So eating such food has no nutrition for the body and is detrimental to the health

He also advised that we should never consume processed foods, drinks, ready made foods, sauces or spice mixtures.

He said Ayurved does not prohibit eating meat , but do not eat red meat, broiler chicken laden with growth hormones, antibiotics, steroids to produce large chicken for the market.

Fresh fish, free range poultry, eggs are the non vegetarian protein sollution

We then moved to an organic lifestyle

All food is freshly cooked with organic produce using minimal cold pressed organic oil, herbs and spices. We use cooking utensils that are cast iron, glass or stainless steel. We do not use aluminum or non stick cookware. We don’t eat any processed foods, drinks. prepared spices or sauces. Everything is freshly prepared. All spices are organic, freshly ground, sauces are freshly prepared. Even Milk has various additives We buy fresh A2 cow milk from a local dairy, make fresh butter, ghee. yogurt, buttermilk, paneer, cheese.

We sourced food from organic farms around Delhi. cooking the freshly harvested organic produce into wholesome meals. We only use organic grains like wheat and millets. We bake our own whole grain sour dough bread.

This organic lifestyle helped Neeno build up immunity to combat the cancer and the numerous bouts of chemotherapy, medications recommended. Her cancer was eventually cured by a stem cell transplant in 2009,

Subsequently, she lives a normal healthy life The organic food and lifestyle helped Neeno combat her cancer and go through the treatments needed, however, the damage to her lungs from the treatments led to recurrent lung infections, and the doctors advised her to move out of Delhi’s pollution. Our son then bought a home in Goa and we moved there in the winters, coming back in the summers when Delhi Air was cleaner.

Our aquaponic journey started when we moved to our son’s home in Goa which was a double storeyed villa near the sea, but had little place to grow food. We discovered aquaponics as a means to grow a large amount of organic food in restricted areas and decided to grow organic food in our home.

A lush garden in the home of Peter, Singh and Neeno Kaur surrounded by various shrubs and flowering plants. A brick path on the right, leading through the garden, which features both grass and stone elements. This was converted into Aquaponics

We started the process in our Delhi home , where the original garden at the back of the Delhi house, was converted into a greenhouse with Aquaponics and Permaculture growing 3000 plants of vegetables, and two fish tanks growing 120 kg of fresh water fish : Carp, Rohu, Katla, using aquaponics, permaculture in media beds , without artificial fertilizer, pesticides, weedicides

Aanant Aquaponics Urban Farms in Delhi Greenhouse with rows of lush green and red lettuce under a transparent greenhouse roof around the home of Peter Singh and Neeno Kaur in Delhi with AQI 15

We missed the beauty of a garden so we created a Japanese Garden in the corner of the greenhouse at the back of the Delhi Home. Two pools grow 50 kg of fresh water fish and 500 plants of vegetables, herbs, fruits along the verandah to the entrance of the home.

A lush green garden with a gravel path, various plants, a small seating area, and a wooden pergola overhead. Visible are brick pillars and a domed structure surrounded by foliage.

The Japanese Garden behind the house :

Aquaponic Lettuce plants growing indoors under artificial grow lights on multi-tiered shelves in the climate controlled greenhouse around the home of Peter Singh and Neeno Kaur in Delhi

We created a 10 ft wide and 14 ft long 8 ft high climate controlled greenhouse on the ground floor, using dual inverter Air conditioner. This area grows 5000 plants of lettuce , green onions and spinach, microgreens in aeroponic towers and racks of trays. This provides us an income by the sale of 240 plants every weekend.

Vertical hydroponic garden with green plants growing from multiple pods on vertical pipes.

A first floor terrace of the Delhi house grows 1000 plants of spinach, herbs in Aquaponics and permaculture, watered by nutrient rich water from the fish tanks on the ground floor

Rooftop garden with rows of young plants in pots covered with mulch and plastic, surrounded by brick building and trees.

The rooftop on the second floor was converted into a greenhouse growing vegetables and fruits in media beds using aquaponics and permaculture under Agrivoltaic Solar Panels.

Greenhouse interior with plants growing in soil-filled sacks supported by wooden stakes and netting, under a patterned roof.
Tomato plants growing in pots inside a greenhouse with a support structure made of netting and wooden poles.
Neeno Kaur holding corn grown on corn plants in grow bags in the aquaponic greenhouse on the rooftop of their Delhi home
Cluster of organic green grapes hanging on a grape vine , growing in grow bags in bright sunlight on the rooftop aquaponic and permaculture greenhouse of Aanant Farms around the home of Peter Singh and Neeno Kaur in Delhi
Tomato plant with ripe red and unripe green tomatoes

We continued our journey to be self sufficient in water and manage the waste in our home as a further step to sustainable living.

Open white sack filled with dark soil or compost

No waste leaves our home except recyclable waste. The kitchen and garden waste is composted yielding 30 bags of vermicompost a year to grow our food

Water flowing from a pipe outdoors with greenery in the background.

Rain water is harvested and stored in 20000 litre tanks , excess recharges underground water , is used in our aquaponics venture to grow food

Lush garden with banana plants, green foliage, and a small pond with algae-covered water.

Grey water from the kitchen and bathrooms is recycled to water fruit trees at the back of the house and on the rooftops of the home

The major problem in Delhi was breathing polluted poor quality air, which had forced us to leave Delhi in the winter months and move to our son’s home in Goa

We decided to take matters into our hands and develop an AQI 15 clean air home in Delhi

The entrance to our home is from the verandah , which we enter through beautiful old glass doors , flanked by a cooler panel 6 ft wide and 8 ft high which filters the air coming into our home

Wooden doors with stained glass panels, featuring blue and green geometric patterns, under an arched roof.

We designed and implemented a naturally cool clean air home.

Our home in Delhi stands out as a sanctuary, free from pollution , where :

the air quality has AQI 15, to WHO standards. With PM 2.5 = 5 and PM10 = 10 throughout the year, day and night.

Besides just clean air, our home maintains a naturally cool environment, where the temperature inside our home is 25 Degrees C even when outside temperatures are 45 Degrees C , eliminating the need for air conditioning.

This harmonious blend of pristine air, cool temperatures showcases the beauty of living in harmony with nature.

Air quality monitor display showing readings for formaldehyde (HCHO) at 0.013 mg/m³, total volatile organic compounds (TVOC) at 0.102 mg/m³, PM2.5 at 0.005 µg/m³, and PM10 at 0.010 µg/m³. A gauge indicates air quality from good to pollute.

The air quality meter in our home shows PM2.5=5 and PM10=10 while the weather channel shows that Air quality in Delhi is Very Poor at 379

Air quality index display showing a very poor rating of 379 in Sainik Farms Colony, Delhi, with PM2.5 as the primary pollutant. It warns of respiratory illness risk with prolonged exposure, especially for those with lung or heart diseases.
Air quality report showing pollutant levels including PM2.5, CO, NO2, O3, PM10, and SO2, with ratings from 'Very Poor' to 'Good'. PM2.5 labeled 'Very Poor', CO 'Severe', NO2 and PM10 'Satisfactory', O3 and SO2 'Good'.
THE GOA HOME WITH AQUAPONICS AND PERMACULTURE GROWING FRUIT VEGETABLES HERBS FISH AROUND THE HOME AND THE ROOFTOP

The Goa home was a double storyed villa with a 10ft wide patch along the front , side and back of the house, which was a limited area to grow any food. We converted the Goa home into an urban farm with greenhouses on the rooftops and around the home, growing 5000 plants of vegetables, herbs and fruits, and 3 fish tanks along the ground floor producing 120 kg of fresh water fish every year: Carp , Seabass and experimenting with fresh water prawns.

A lush garden scene with various green plants and vibrant flowers, including red and pink blossoms. A mix of potted and planted vegetation surrounds a stone structure. Blue pipes run above the garden site, visible in the bright sunlight.

The need for a garden then prompted us to set up an Aquaponic Japanese Garden at the entrance to the Goa Home

DIY aquaponics setup with fish tank and blue containers growing plants on shelves.

We entered our aquaponic urban farm into the Goa Competition for home gardens

Certificate from Botanical Society of Goa awarded to Peter Singh and Meenu Kaur for first prize in Organic Vegetable Garden category, signed by President Raj S Pai Panandiker and Secretary Miguel Braganza, awarded in 2017.

We won the first prize for organic home vegetable gardens every year for three years

A variety of fresh vegetables including cucumbers, radishes, tomatoes, bitter gourds, green beans, and herbs such as basil and parsley, arranged on a glass platter. White flowers are visible in the background.
Assortment of fresh vegetables and fruits on a glass table, including lettuce, kale, basil, cilantro, pomegranate, lemons, passionfruit, okra, black peppercorns, and mulberries.
Cluster of green bananas hanging.

Aquaponic harvest in the Goa Home from the greenhouses on the rooftops and walls of the home,

Our passion is a Sustainable Lifestyle.

We grow organic food in our home using aquaponics and permaculture in greenhouses around our house cultivating a variety of organic vegetables, fruit, herbs, & fish. Not only do we provide for our own needs, but get income by sale of extra produce

Indoor greenhouse with rows of green and red lettuce plants, raised beds, and transparent roof; brick walls and potted plants in background.

At Aanant Aquaponics, Peter S Singh spearheads the research and development of agricultural practices suitable for urban living and sustainable farming. His focus lies in creating systems that integrate various aspects of agriculture to develop efficient , eco-friendly methods of food production.

A variety of fresh vegetables including lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, radishes, and herbs on a table.

Neenos project Aanant Farms produces organic vegetables, herbs, and fish for our home, supplying seasonal greens, vegetables, microgreens , home delivered to our Customers every Saturday

Neeno's expertise extends to culinary experiments, crafting nutritious, delicious organic wholesome meals, with our organic produse, baking sourdough bread, making jams, kimchi , sauces .

Assorted fresh vegetables including radishes, lettuce, green onions, and leafy greens on a dark surface.

Our mission is to bring nature's organic bounty to the table for our family.

Explore the sustainable way we cultivate fresh, organic foods in our urban oasis. Embrace the harmony of our pollution-free haven, where every fruit and vegetable is nurtured and grown with our commitment of sustainability for preserving a natural environment.

Step into a world where fresh air and greenery abound, where rainwater nourishes our crops, Kitchen and garden waste is transformed into rich compost which grows food, Grey water finds new life through recycling and grows fruit.

Our home environment is a unique living space having and AQI of 15, despite the polluted Delhi air outside , inside our home we breathe clean cool air with PM2.5 = 5 and PM10 = 10 all year round

Person smiling at table with variety of fresh vegetables including cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, carrots, greens, and celery.

Neeno leads the way at Aanant Organic Farms, showcasing a model of sustainable organic agriculture by using permaculture, and aquaponics. The emphasis is on maximizing yields through natural nutrient sources, open-pollinated seeds, plant care from seed to harvest

A person wearing a red patterned dress walking through a lush garden with green plants and yellow flowers.
Fresh vegetables including tomatoes, leafy greens, and a white radish.

Our journey continues, as we cultivate a green environment, in and around our homes promoting by example, how to have a healthy Lifestyle

Our home serves as a hub for green initiatives where we ,

  •  grow organic food for our family

  • harvest and store rainwater to grow food and recharge ground water ,

  • recycle grey water to grow fruit trees,

  • compost kitchen and garden waste to grow food  by means of which we create a sustainable and organic lifestyle where only recyclable waste leaves our homes, 

  • generate an income by sale of fresh vegetables to our customers in South Delhi every saturday,

  • generate electricity through agrivoltaic solar systems to power our aquaponics and home

Urban greenhouse with rows of green leafy vegetables under a transparent roof, surrounded by brick walls and planters.

We foster a self sustainable pollution-free environment with clean air, and nourishing organic food options for our family and the neighbouring community. With aquaponic greenhouses in various locations : our home in Delhi, our son’s home in Goa, and our daughters home in Lucknow, we produce large quantities of vegetables, fruits, and fish for the homes  in restricted spaces

Let us be the change we wish to see in the world by embracing these practices in our daily lives.