Nidhi Premi

2026 - Present

Basanti Devi: The Woman Who Brought Communities Together To Revive The Kosi River

Basanti Devi united women through grassroots campaigns to protect forests, revive water sources and strengthen community-led conservation efforts.

Ayaan Wadhwa: The 17-Year-Old Helping Informal Workers Access Welfare Schemes

Inspired by a domestic worker's struggle, Mumbai teenager Ayaan Wadhwa founded Workers of India, helping informal workers access welfare schemes.

Kerala’s CSIR-NIIST Scientists Develop Bio-Polymer Bottles That Biodegrade in About 6 Months

CSIR-NIIST scientists develop biodegradable bio-polymer bottles using renewable agricultural resources, offering a potential alternative to conventional plastic packaging.

Meet Ridhima Pandey: The Young Indian Taking Climate Action From India to the UN

Inspired by the 2013 Uttarakhand floods, Ridhima Pandey championed climate accountability at nine and took five countries to the UN.

Delhi’s Aman Sharma Transforms His Terrace Into An Urban Jungle With 500+ Plants

Driven by his love for birdwatching, Aman Sharma transformed his Delhi terrace into a 500-plus-plant habitat supporting urban biodiversity.

Chennai Entrepreneur B. L. Bengani Turns Rice Husk Into Natural Fibre Composite Boards

Chennai entrepreneur B. L. Bengani uses rice husk waste to manufacture composite boards for furniture and interiors.

Goa Plans to Convert Kitchen Waste Into 150–160 Kg of Manure Within 48 Hours Through Rapid Composting

Goa plans rapid composting across local bodies, converting wet waste into manure within 24–48 hours.

People of Purpose: Salaam Bombay Foundation’s Gaurav Arora Helps Young People Break the Cycle of Poverty

Gaurav Arora empowers young people through vocational training, entrepreneurship and financial independence at Salaam Bombay Foundation.

How Nek Chand Transformed Discarded Materials Into Chandigarh’s Iconic Rock Garden, Inspiring Creative Reuse and Sustainability

Nek Chand turned discarded materials into Chandigarh’s iconic Rock Garden, inspiring creative reuse and sustainable living.

Philippines Volunteers Turn Plastic Waste Into a Floating Pathway for Schoolchildren

Volunteers in the Philippines reportedly reused plastic bottles to build a floating pathway, potentially helping children reach school during floods.