Meet Gunisha Kaur, the 16-year-old eco-hero creating inclusive gardens for pollinators and children across Indian cities

Mint - Oct 17, 2026

Sixteen-year-old Gunisha Kaur from Ludhiana has won third place at the 2026 International Young Eco-Hero Awards. Her Buzzing Blooms initiative has created more than 20 pollinator gardens, recording a 155% rise in species richness.

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