Harsita Priyadarshini
Prakash Vidyalaya
Published: May 16, 2026
Event Date: August 11, 2025
Agricultural Activist
Achievement Award
Event Description
Thirteen-year-old Harsita Priyadarshini Mohanty from Koraput, Odisha, earned 2nd place in the 2025 International Young Eco-Hero Awards for her self-funded seed bank. She preserves indigenous paddy and millets, promoting climate resilience and food security through a unique seed-exchange method.
Summary
Harsita established an Indigenous Seed and Grain Bank to combat biodiversity loss, preserving over 240 traditional paddy and millet varieties. Her "loan-for-exchange" model provides farmers with climate-resilient seeds, fostering food security and economic independence.
Award Details
International Young Eco-Hero Award
Institution Details
Prakash Vidyalaya
Educational Institution