Tanmay Khara

Indian social entrepreneur pioneering waste-to-energy solutions in urban slums

Tanmay Khara's company Waste2Wealth has transformed waste management in Indian cities since its 2020 launch. His patented biogas conversion technology converts organic waste into cooking fuel for 500,000 households annually. The system operates in 150+ slum communities, creating 12,000+ green jobs while reducing landfill waste by 40%. Khara's 2023 collaboration with UN Habitat expanded the model to Southeast Asia. His documentary series on circular economies has been adopted in university curricula across 23 countries. Recipient of the 2024 Ashden Award for Sustainable Innovation, his work directly impacts 2.3 million people through decentralized energy systems.