Ridhima Pandey
St. Edmund’s College, Shillong
Published: April 13, 2026
Event Date: December 16, 2021
Youth Climate activist
Achievement Award
Event Description
Ridhima Pandey is a prominent Indian environmental activist from Haridwar, Uttarakhand, known for her legal and advocacy efforts against climate change. Often referred to as "India’s Greta Thunberg," she began her activism at age nine after witnessing the devastating 2013 Uttarakhand floods.
Summary
At an age when most are learning about the world, Ridhima was already challenging it—demanding accountability from the highest offices of government. By filing a landmark petition at just nine years old, she reminded us that the law is not merely a set of rules for the present, but a shield for the generations yet to come.
Award Details
Mother Teresa Memorial Award
Institution Details
St. Edmund’s College, Shillong
Educational Institution