Dharitri Youth Conclave 2025 – Expert Panelist
Dr. Andrew Fleming committed to green transition
Dr Andrew Fleming, British Deputy High Commissioner to East and North East India, will grace the Dharitri Youth Conclave 2025 November 24 as the guest of honour. Reaffirming the UK’s…
Biologist Purnima Devi Barman who built an ‘army’ to save the hargila
Purnima Devi Barman is a renowned wildlife biologist from Assam, celebrated for her groundbreaking conservation efforts with the greater adjutant stork (Leptoptilos dubius), locally known as the hargila bird. As…
Youth leader Meet Sijariya shaping global climate action
At a very young age, Meet Sijariya stands at the forefront of youth-led climate action and global advocacy. As a panellist at the Dharitri Youth Conclave, Meet brings a wealth…
Debabrata Swain dedicated to wildlife conservation
Debabrata Swain is a distinguished environmental leader with over 35 years of experience in wildlife conservation, forestry, and environmental governance. A passionate advocate for elephant and tiger conservation, he has…
Chami Murmu championing green restoration
Chami Murmu, an Indian environmental activist, is best known for her extraordinary efforts in planting trees across India. Starting her mission in 1996, Murmu has planted over 2.5 million trees…
Sunita Narain advocates for environmental justice
Sunita Narain is a leading Indian environmentalist, currently serving as the Director General of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and the editor of its fortnightly magazine, Down To…
Kartik Shanker steering sustainable environmental practices
Kartik Shanker, ecologist and Founder Trustee of Dakshin Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to conservation, natural resource management, and sustainable development, will join Dharitri Youth Conclave 2025 as a panellist.…
Arun Krishnamurthy devoted to waterbody conservation
39-year-old Arun Krishnamurthy, a former Google employee, is the man behind the restoration of 460 waterbodies, including lakes and ponds, in 16 states. The founder of Chennai-based Environmentalist Foundation of…
Dharitri Youth Conclave 2024 – Expert Panelist
Meet Dr Punyasloke Bhadury, the advocate for coastal biodiversity conservation
He was the team leader of India’s Arctic Expedition in 2010 and was also one of the key panellists on climate resilience and coastal adaptation at COP26, or the 26th…
Padma Shri Jamuna Tudu’s fight for forest preservation
Dharitri Youth Conclave 2024: We owe it to our mother, says Padma Shri awardee Jamuna Tudu In a world racing against time to save its dwindling green cover, Jamuna Tudu…
Meet Heeta Lakhani, the climate educator inspiring change
In an age where humanity faces existential threats from environmental crises, the fight against climate change has become more than a cause—it’s a necessity. Amid rising temperatures and vanishing biodiversity,…
Dr Raman Sukumar
The eminent ecologist’s work has been instrumental in bridging the gap between scientific research and practical conservation efforts. Eminent ecologist Dr Raman Sukumar will grace the fourth edition of the…
Dharitri Youth Conclave 2023 – Expert Panelist
Ricky Kej: Passionate for music & environment
Three-time Grammy award winner Ricky Kej will not only be the key performer and attraction at the ‘Dharitri Youth Conclave 2023 – Climate Change: The Path Ahead’, to be held…
Dharitri Youth Conclave 2023: Green crusader Sneha Shahi on a mission
The adverse impact of climate change is now being felt globally while global warming has become a major cause of concern. Given the backdrop, Dharitri, the most credible and impartial…
Dharitri Youth Conclave 2023: Meet Padma Shri awardee Jadav Payeng, the Forest Man of India
The drastic effects of climate change are now being felt globally and the tumultuous adverse impacts due to global warming are quite visible. India is no exception to this phenomenon,…
Dharitri Youth Conclave 2022 – Expert Panelist
Rejuvenating waterbodies across the nation
After restoring 39 lakes and 48 ponds in seven south states, Indian environmentalist Arun Krishnamurthy is set to take the fight against…
Vasu Dixit: Making folk music matter to the modern audience
Vasu Dixit, a young musician from Karnataka, has used his craft to draw attention to the crucial contribution of the Bangalore waste…
Soumya Ranjan on a mission to restore mangroves
Young climate activist Soumya Ranjan Biswal from Odisha needs no introduction. One of the six UN India YuWaah Advocates by the United…
RJ Varsha spreads green message through the air
Varsha Raikwar, a 25-year-old radio jockey from a non-descript village in Madhya Pradesh, is using community radio – Radio Bundelkhand – to…
Leveraging innovation key to tackle climate risks: Neha
Amid a galaxy of climate activists and experts attending this year’s ‘Dharitri Youth Conclave 2022: The Power of Youth’, there will be…
Sagar: Gen Z must learn about environment safety
Young Odia writer Sagar Pradhan, who has earned many accolades for his literary works – ‘Internet of Things’, ‘Basic Java Book’ and…
Climate change can derail growth strategy: Neelima
Neelima Mishra, the only youth from Odisha who was an official participant for the Climate Force: Arctic 2019 Expedition, will attend the…
Dharitri Youth Conclave 2021 – Expert Panelist
Archana Soreng
28 year old Archana Soreng from tribal dominated Sundargarh district has made her village, state and country proud. A resident of Bihabandh…
Ranjan Panda
Water activist Ranjan Panda has many accolades to his name for his continuous endeavor towards water conservation along with environmental conservation and…
Soumya Ranjan Biswal
One doesn’t have to have unlimited resources in order to make difference. Odisha’s Soumya Ranjan Biswal a young climate activist has made…