Projects
The Observation
As a ninth grader, I kept noticing raw sewage overflowing near Kengeri and wondered why a waste problem couldn't also be a resource problem. That curiosity led me to explore how wastewater could be transformed into something valuable instead of being discarded.
Designing the Solution
I researched and designed an integrated sustainability system that treated sewage as a reusable resource rather than pure waste. The model combined wastewater recycling, nutrient recovery, and composting into a single scalable solution capable of producing non-potable reusable water and organic fertilizer for urban farming.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Developing the project required me to teach myself environmental science, wastewater treatment technology, and sustainable resource management—subjects I had never formally studied in school. The process strengthened my ability to learn independently, connect interdisciplinary concepts, and apply scientific thinking to a real-world civic challenge.
Recognition & Impact
The project was selected among the Top 50 entries in the Greycaps Ideathon for Innovation in Sustainability, a Karnataka Government-supported initiative. I later presented my solution to government administrators and policy leaders at the Youth Leadership Summit—a rare opportunity, at the age of 14, to share a community-driven sustainability model with the people responsible for shaping civic infrastructure.