Lakshay
About Lakshay
Lakshya, is a dedicated neurodivergent professional deeply engaged in the realm of social impact. Based in New Delhi, they focus on addressing intersectional issues with a strong emphasis on fostering kindness and nurturing youth leadership. Lakshay is passionate about the urgent need for collective action to combat the Climate Crisis, believing that collaboration among diverse groups is essential for creating meaningful change. An engineer by training, they take keen interest as a social development volunteer for the issues of education, hunger, menstrual health, disaster relief and climate action. They also have considerable experience volunteering for the said causes since early schooling years. Their work involves mobilising young people to take action on environmental issues, promoting awareness, and encouraging community involvement.
About their project: :
EcoReform is an innovative initiative aimed at creating the first climate-adaptive green prisons in India. The project seeks to implement sustainable landscaping and a community kitchen garden within the Nuh District prison in Haryana. The initiative would enhance the prison environment through sustainable practices, providing fresh produce, vocational training, and environmental education to inmates, thereby improving their rehabilitation and well-being. By creating a community kitchen garden, the project will not only supply fresh vegetables and herbs but also reduce the heat island effect and improve overall air quality. Key activities include establishing a bio-enzyme unit, composting unit, and raised seed beds, along with developing a curriculum for training inmates in sustainable practices. The initiative is designed to be community-led, with oversight from a Technical Resource Group comprising external subject experts and prison ex-officials, ensuring its effectiveness and sustainability.
