Ashwini Hiremath, co-founder of the Wild Wild Women collective, also known as “Krantinaari,” has been selected as an INK Fellow for her impactful work in empowering women through music, particularly rap and grassroots activism. As a multidisciplinary artist, Ashwini uses her art to advocate for gender equality, sustainability, and social justice. Her unique approach blends… Continue reading Ashwini Hiremath
Vibha Nadig, Founder Director, OutLawed India (OI), has been named an INK Fellow for her innovative work in addressing legal access for marginalized communities. OutLawed India enables last-mile justice by training and deploying paralegals, or “Nyaaya Mitras,” from underserved areas, bridging the gap between people and the legal system. OI’s model empowers these communities to… Continue reading Vibha Nadig
Siddharth Agarwal, Founder Director, Veditum India Foundation, has been selected as an INK Fellow for his pioneering work in environmental and social sustainability. His unique approach of “learning by walking,” covering over 6,000 kilometers along major Indian rivers, sets him apart as a dedicated changemaker. Siddharth’s flagship initiatives—Moving Upstream and India Sand Watch—have made a… Continue reading Siddharth Agarwal
Rishi Sharma, CEO and co-founder, Faclon Labs, has been named an INK Fellow for his work in Industrial AI. Faclon Labs, based in Mumbai, utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) and IoT technologies to improve industrial productivity and sustainability, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals on industry innovation and climate action. The company’s innovative solutions have… Continue reading Rishi Sharma
Richa Gupta, CEO and co-founder, Labhya, has been selected as an INK Fellow for her pioneering work in improving the social and emotional well-being of vulnerable children through education. In partnership with state and local governments, Labhya integrates well-being education into public school curricula, driving sustainable, systemic change in underserved communities. By creating locally relevant… Continue reading Richa Gupta
Chandrashekhar Mandal, Founder, Gaudrika Digital Labour Chowk (DLC), has been selected as an INK Fellow for his groundbreaking work in digitizing India’s informal labor market. His innovative platform not only connects daily wage and domestic construction workers with job opportunities but also offers crucial benefits such as health safety, insurance, and financial assistance. By formalizing… Continue reading Chandrashekhar Mandal
Akshat Dave, a Postdoctoral Associate at MIT Media Lab, has been named an INK Fellow for his pioneering work in developing AI-enabled imaging systems that push the boundaries of visual perception. His research focuses on creating next-generation cameras capable of capturing light dimensions invisible to the human eye, with transformative applications in automotive safety, infrastructure… Continue reading Akshat Dave
Abhishek Likam, a former aeronautical engineer turned sustainability warrior, has been selected as an INK Fellow for his outstanding contributions to environmental conservation and water security. As the Head of Springshed Management & Strategic Partnerships at Central Himalayan Rural Action Group (CHIRAG), Abhishek has led transformative initiatives in springshed management, helping 6,000 villages across the… Continue reading Abhishek Likam
Born into a farming family in Karnataka’s Mandya District in 1981, Eregowda’s journey to filmmaking was anything but conventional. His diverse career path includes roles as a house servant, office boy, driver, security guard, and gardener before he found his true calling in cinema. Eregowda’s breakthrough came with the acclaimed film ‘Thithi,’ directed by Raam… Continue reading Ere Gowda
Nidhi is the Co-Founder of Science For Society – S4S Technologies. She works at the intersection of agriculture, gender, energy access, and financial inclusion. S4S Technologies is a near-farm gate food processing platform converting farm losses to value-added products for the F&B Industry. The organization helps transform smallholder women farmers into entrepreneurs by providing the… Continue reading Nidhi Pant
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