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Agnishwar Jayaprakash
Founder
•Garuda Aerospace Pvt. Ltd.
About
Hailing from Chennai, India; Agnishwar Jayaprakash is an inspiring Youth Leader who has been making rapid strides in the Global Changemakers Community. He founded Ignite-India, a revolutionary innovation ecosystem established in over 70000 Schools & Colleges across India. The Ecosystem was recognized by the United Nations as one the the Top 10 socio-economic initiatives in 2016. Agnishwar, A former International Swim champ & Asian gold medalist also created the 1st ever Reality TV show "BIG GENIUS" on the themes of the 17 SDGs. The show which was rated Top 10 programs in Indian Television has aired over 160 episodes and serves platform for young innovators & entrepreneurs to showcase their potential.
Over the last 7 years his advocacy through various initiatives have been instrumental in implementing Real time solutions in rural & semi-urban communities. He is winner of numerous accolades most notably consecutive Presidential Awards (2015, 2016). Recently he was the first Indian to win the Outstanding Youth award at the United Nation Youth Assembly 2017. He is also an alumni of the Harvard Business School and a 2nd generation businessman who has taken active leadership role in the $100million Agni group across diverse business verticals.
Recognition
First Indian to win outstanding youth delegate award February 2017, at the United Nations General Assembly hall during the Winter session of the UN Youth Assembly, NY, USANational award for best young innovator for successive years 2015 & 2016, conferred by the Indian PresidentUN Planet 50-50 youth champion awarded by Lakshmi Puri, Assistant Secretary-General for intergovernmental support and strategic partnerships at the United Nations entity for gender equality and the empowerment of women.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Award for Best Athlete 2004, 07 & 11.Asian age group Gold Medalist, 2007.Only Indian swimmer in the history to win 6 gold medals at South Asian games.Only Indian swimmer to be ranked top 8 in 6 different events at FINAworld cup, Dubai 2011.Excellence in sustainability innovation in the sustainability innovation award for Ignite India at the India sustainability leadership awards in Delhi.Young achiever of the year at the super achievers awards 2016, Delhi.Social CSR leadership award as director of Agni foundations, Mumbai.Awarded for Best Social Media Campaign for the number of volunteers and relief materials mobilized and distributed during the Chennai floods 2015, Delhi.Social Innovation Entrepreneur Award for the innovation in project identity for adopting of 120 orphanage homes across Tamil Nadu