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Garvita Gulhati

Garvita Gulhati

PES University, Bengaluru

Published: April 27, 2026
Event Date: July 1, 2020

Indian social entrepreneur and engineer

Achievement Award

Event Description

Garvita Gulhati, widely known as the "Water Girl of India," is a social entrepreneur, environmental activist, and engineer recognized for her pioneering work in water conservation. At the age of 15, she founded "Why Waste?", a youth-led organization dedicated to changing mindsets and habits regarding water usage. Her efforts have saved millions of litres of water across India through innovative campaigns and simple solutions.

Summary

Garvita’s journey from a fifteen-year-old activist to a Forbes '30 Under 30' innovator and a UN Young Climate Leader reminds us that leadership has no age limit. Her work—spanning from technical app development to the storytelling found in her children’s fables—demonstrates a rare bridge between scientific logic and human heart.

Award Details

The Diana Award

Institution Details

PES University, Bengaluru

Educational Institution

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