They claim that the key to bringing about change is to devote all of your energy to fostering the new rather than opposing the old. Social transformation begins with an individual and can gradually alter society’s structure. And even if we may criticize many of the facts on the ground in India, it is still true that many Youngest Indian activists are leading by example and making a difference in the world.
The typical functioning of our planet is being severely damaged by human actions like habitat destruction and pollution, and every so often we learn how it is hurting the environment. When they are young and many teenagers don’t know what to do with their existence, these youngsters will take action to change their situation.
Garvita Gulhati – Technology and Innovation
Garvita Gulhati one of the youngest Indian activists dubbed the “Water Girl of India,” is a co-founder of Why Waste, an organization that, with the assistance of between 5 lakh and 10 million individuals, stopped the waste of over 6 million liters of water. In 2018, she was the lone Indian among 60 nominees from 42 different nations to be named a “Global Changemaker.” Garvita and her group of “wantrepreneurs” reached out to more than 500,000 restaurants in India in 2015 after noticing that over 14 million liters of water are wasted annually at restaurant tables.
As a result, they collectively saved over 10 million liters of water and improved the lives of over 6 million people. “GlassHalfFull” is an idea I developed to address the issue of water waste in restaurants by approaching the issue from a positive angle, said Garvita.
Kriti Tula attended the London School of Fashion for her education in sustainable lifestyles
Fashion, consumption, food, and food waste Kirti Tula is the creative director and co-owner of the design firm Doodlage, which focuses on repurposing, mending, and upcycling wearable materials. Kriti was honored by the Lakme Fashion Week Gen Next Platform, given the Grazia Young Fashion Award, and selected for HUL’s “Green Wardrobe Initiative.”
“I work hard to reduce the amount of waste I produce and inspire others to adopt more environmentally conscious habits. I wish to continue my efforts and broaden the influence one person can have, “affirms Kriti Tula.
Akhilesh Anil Kumar – Ecosystem Restoration
Akhilesh Anil Kumar, age 21 becomes one of the youngest Indian activists. He is the managing director of the Bring Back Green Foundation, a non-profit organization that addresses issues related to climate change and promotes climate education as a means to address these issues as well as issues about gender and social justice. Theeram, a documentary by Akhilesh, focuses on the lives and livelihoods of Kerala’s fishing community and how artificial structures and climate change have harmed them.
“A forest cleaning that was held in 2018 following the terrible Kerala floods gave me my first real feeling of the need to safeguard the environment.” Says Akhilesh Anil Kumar.
Sneha Shahi – Waste Management
Sneha is a Ph.D. student at the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and Environment (ATREE), Bengaluru, studying conservation science and sustainability. She supports the preservation of water resources and wants to decrease the use of single-use plastics, which have contaminated India’s water supplies and destroyed native biodiversity. Sneha is able to remove 700 kg of trash from an urban stream, including plastic, thermocol, glass bottles, and construction debris, allowing mugger crocodiles to return to their natural habitat.
“The excitement for the environment ultimately comes from within; a role model can only fan the flame or, to a limited extent, direct you on your journey. However, what truly matters and serves as a lighthouse is your enthusiasm.” Sneha Shahi says.
Ganesh Kumar Subramanian – Waste Management
Ganesh is a soul programmer who enjoys coding and is a mechanical engineer. He is a co-founder and the operation lead at Kabadiwalla Connect, a company that provides technology and autonomous waste management solutions for towns in underdeveloped countries. The app also facilitates residents’ connections with nearby scrap dealers to dispose of solid garbage.
I firmly believe that continuing with business as usual would result in disastrous repercussions in the future, declares Ganesh.
Berjis Driver – Sustainable Urban Planning
Berjis Driver seems to be an architect as well as an urban planner who already has helped Mumbai and Amravati develop statutory urban policies and guidelines. According to Berjis, adopting green ideas will improve accessibility, lessen inequities, and enhance the quality of life in urban areas. He collaborated with the government to ensure that Kandla SEZ received the Indian Green Building Council’s Platinum grade (IGBC).
What keeps Berjis going on this trip is “the potential of being able to reach out and scale up climate action, to grasp the truth while behind origins and contexts of sustainability, to help navigate it favorably, and to be able to preserve the weakest in the face of climate change.”
Heeta Lakhani – Environmental Education
Heat creates the “Green Warriors” program for teaching about climate change. Following her attendance at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris in 2015, she began interacting locally with students and worldwide with YOUNGO, the UNFCCC’s official youth constituency.
“Natural biodiversity takes a long time to develop, so even if we planted a million trees, the result would still be a garden. For our species to survive as well, humans are unable to mimic the support functions that ecosystems offer. The earlier we take action, the better.” claims Heeta.
Sanju Soman – Water conservation
Sanju has worked with vulnerable communities and wetland protection, and together with the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment, they established the first model wetland village (ATREE). He founded Save a Rupee Spread a Smile (Sarsas), a volunteer-led NGO when he was 19 years old. Sarsas organized fundraising marathons for the Kerala Network for Organ Sharing and the Regional Cancer Center.
“I firmly believe that while the world is not in danger, every other species, including ours, is. Change needs to occur right away and quickly.” Says Sanju Soman.
Aditya Mukarji – Waste Management
Aditya Mukarji, a young man of just 19 years old, became well-known throughout the world for his unceasing efforts to battle climate change. He has participated in conferences organised by the UN and CII-FICCI. He is making a lot of effort to get rid of single-use plastic because he believes it to be one of man’s most destructive inventions. Aditya has been successful in stopping the disposal of millions of straws and other plastic items.
After finishing an internship with the UN Development Programme, Aditya was asked to speak at the UN headquarters in India about my efforts to advance a plastic-free culture. Additionally, she received a request to attend the UN Youth Climate Action Summit in New York. “I can’t just wait and look. I wanted to make a modest difference in the world. I want each of us to contribute in our daily lives to better the environment “Aditya says.
Hina Saifi – Clean Air & Renewable Energy
Meerut-based Hina Saifi, 19, promoted eco-friendly conduct through a range of mobilisation activities, including as the March for Clean Air, pamphlet distribution, public meetings, door-to-door contact, and surveys.
“I think we can help the environment if there is first public awareness. It will happen if people are aware of the behaviours and activities that support a healthy environment. This is the reason I want to engage in the field of public awareness and mobilisation “Hina Saifi said.
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