Archive · 21 Jan 2026
From Children to Changemakers: 2016 to Now
A long time ago, in 2016, some kids in India were starting to do amazing things.
One little girl named Jannat helped clean up a big lake called Dal Lake.
Another girl, Charanya, was thinking about how to teach kids about Indian culture through games.
A boy named Yeshwanth was learning to carve fruits and vegetables like an artist.
And another boy, Raghav, was helping his mom grow vegetables on their rooftop.
Now, years later, Jannat is a famous environmental hero who gets awards from the Prime Minister.
Charanya started a company that makes fun games about Indian history.
Yeshwanth won big prizes in cooking contests and teaches others how to cook.
Raghav helps many families grow their own food in the city.
They all started small, but now they are making a big difference in the world!
Jannat Patloo, who started cleaning Dal Lake at age 4, now leads the 'Dal Lake for the Sunday' campaign and has received national recognition.
Charanya Kumar founded Chittam, an eco-friendly edutainment startup with 17 games rooted in Indian culture and history.
Yeshwanth Kumar Umasankar, who began competing in culinary events at 13, has won multiple medals in international competitions and shares his craft online.
Raghav Rai, who helped in his terrace garden as a child, now runs Gardens of Hope, supporting 42 families with organic produce in Delhi.
These changemakers' journeys highlight how small beginnings can lead to significant impact over a decade.
- Who
- Jannat Patloo, Charanya Kumar, Yeshwanth Kumar Umasankar, Raghav Rai
- What
- Journeys of young changemakers from 2016 to present
- When
- 2016 to present
- Where
- India (Kashmir, Chennai, Delhi)
- Why
- To highlight the growth and impact of young individuals over a decade
- Jannat Patloo
- 14-year-old environmental activist, founder of 'Dal Lake for the Sunday'
- Charanya Kumar
- Founder of Chittam, eco-friendly edutainment startup
- Yeshwanth Kumar Umasankar
- Global medal-winning chef, culinary artist
- Raghav Rai
- Founder of Gardens of Hope, grassroots initiative for urban farming
- Chittam
- Eco-friendly edutainment startup with 17 games
- Gardens of Hope
- Supports 42 families with organic produce in Delhi
- Dal Lake for the Sunday
- Campaign to clean Dal Lake, led by Jannat Patloo
- International Culinary Olympics
- Event where Yeshwanth Kumar Umasankar won medals