-New Delhi, September 17, 2025 : The Green Fellowship Awards under the flagship MASHAAL Program, jointly hosted by M3M Foundation and DRIIV (Delhi Research Implementation and Innovation), were successfully organized at Le Meridien, New Delhi. The event marked a significant step towards nurturing India’s brightest innovators in sustainability, renewable energy, water security, and climate action.
The ceremony witnessed the presence of Dr. Vishal Choudhary, Scientist-F & Cluster Coordinator, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, as the Chief Guest. More than 100 applications were received from across India, of which 15 outstanding innovators were shortlisted to present their solutions before a distinguished jury. The presentations were organized across three critical themes: Renewable Energy, Water Security, and Environmental Sustainability.
After rigorous evaluation, two Green Fellowships were awarded to Octarange Technologies and AIRTH for their innovative and scalable solutions that address pressing environmental challenges and hold promise for nationwide impact.
The jury panel comprised eminent leaders including I.N. Rao, Head – Environment & Climate Change, Tata Power; Mr. Sumit Sharma, UNEP; Mr. Sanjay Sharma, Envision Energy; Ms. Smita Puthuchery, Ramsmith and Associates; and Ms. Anita Rani, NABL. Their expertise and diligence ensured a transparent and impactful selection process.
The winners of the Green Fellowship Awards were felicitated by Dr. Aishwarya Mahajan, Managing Trustee & President, M3M Foundation, who presented the fellowships to the innovators.
Speaking about the Mashaal Gren fellowship Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson and Trustee M3M foundation said “At M3M Foundation, we believe innovation and experimentation are the true engines of progress. The Green Fellowship Awards represent not just recognition, but the creation of an ecosystem where bold ideas meet mentorship, resources, and collaboration. Together with DRIIV, we are committed to empowering changemakers who will lead India’s green transition and redefine the future of sustainability.”
Addressing to the audience Dr. Vishal Choudhary, Scientist-F & Cluster Coordinator, Office of PSA to Govt. of India highlighted “The Green Fellowship Awards embody the spirit of India’s innovation-driven growth. Under the leadership of our Hon’ble Prime Minister, India is championing sustainable development through initiatives like Mission LiFE and renewable energy transformation. It is heartening to see young innovators stepping forward with disruptive solutions that will strengthen our nation’s position as a global leader in sustainability.”
The Green Fellowship Awards brought together thought leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and academia, reaffirming the power of cross-sector collaboration in tackling pressing environmental and societal challenges. The program is designed to accelerate the journey from “Spark to Sustainability”, transforming visionary ideas into scalable impact.
