Rise Fellow 2024

Mannat is an Indian STEM enthusiast and a budding researcher who leverages computer science, machine learning and emerging technologies to solve global environmental challenges. For her Rise project, she developed a sustainable, cost-effective, and decentralized way to collect and treat greywater at the source i.e the homes. Her solution addresses two main challenges viz-a-viz water scarcity and operational carbon emissions associated with freshwater supply, wastewater treatment and conveyance of water. She was recognised with the National Water Champion award at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize India and represented India at the International Stockholm Junior Water Prize, 2024 organised by Stockholm International Water Institute. She was also one of the International Eco Hero Winners and received the gold award at the INSEF (Indian Science & Engineering Fair) National Science Fair organised by the Science Society of India.