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Jayant Manghnani, a class 11 student, and four of his friends launched SHUDH — an initiative to provide clean drinking water to the residents of Rasoolpura slum in Hyderabad. Having supplied water filters to a 100 families they aim to reach 1,000 more.

“People in villages and the housewives are so creative. The slums are full of stars. But they don't get recognition. I do this to inspire people who are like me.”

This Mumbai-based girl has a heart so big that it feels the pain of others acutely. Through her art and craft exhibitions, Kshirja has raised around Rs. 85,000 to fund various causes

"The fire raged on for a few days and the smoke lingered within the house for days after the incident. That was when, for the first time, I was confronted by what was actually happening.”

Supported by SBI Life, Parikrma is actively involved in skill enhancement, counselling and literacy programmes. This ensures that the children don't just receive bookish knowledge, but also develop values of compassion, empathy and selfless service.

While most kids his age played the ball or perhaps spent a majority of their time getting enlightened within the four walls of their classrooms, Anand sifted through garbage, picking rags to make ends meet.

The children had dropped out due to poverty, among other reasons.

The beach has now been equipped with a row of bio-toilets, thanks to her husband and actor Akshay Kumar - who funded their construction.

The school was built by NGO Lakshyam and Geeli Mitti. What makes it so special is that it was built using neither bricks, nor cement!

These young entrepreneurs have already tasted success across a variety of platforms for their ideas to change the face of education in India.