Sanskruti D

Hailing from a drought-prone area of Maharashtra, Sanskruti understood the problem of declining groundwater. With her team of 25 members, Sanskruti started spreading awareness and generating volunteers for 'Shram Daan' (voluntary service) when she was 14. They implemented rainwater harvesting techniques and changes in farming practices over three years to see a significant increase in groundwater level in her village. At first, it was not easy for Sanskruti and her female team members to gain acceptance as it was uncommon for girls to be working in their village. However, with the impact they were able to create, they were able to change this mindset.