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Students' Green Ideas Shine in National Challenge
7 Nov
Summary
- Indian students developed eco-friendly innovations for a national challenge.
- 15 teams reached the finals, showcasing solutions for community problems.
- Winners to receive US$2,000 to further develop their environmental projects.
The inaugural I CAN Earthshot Challenge has showcased the ingenuity of Indian students, with 15 teams shortlisted for their innovative environmental solutions. The initiative, reaching nearly one million students nationwide, invited participants aged 9 to 17 to address environmental issues in their communities. These finalists, representing nine states and Delhi, will present their projects in Mumbai in November 2026.
Projects range from an electricity-free air filter developed by Bengaluru students to initiatives tackling river pollution and waste management. One team successfully collected six tonnes of waste paper for recycling. Students from Nagpur focused on reducing vehicle emissions around their school, while others in Mumbai created a manually operated air-filtering device.
The finalists will participate in a two-day program at the Museum of Solutions. They will receive feedback on their projects, focusing on The Earthshot Prize's five environmental goals. Five category winners will be announced at the Children's Earthshot Awards Ceremony on November 17, 2026, with each receiving US$2,000 for project development.
