Tarang Chhabra

Indian social entrepreneur providing affordable water filters to combat Guatemala's clean water crisis.

Tarang Chhabra (b. 1986) founded Ecofiltro in 2010, distributing over 500,000 ceramic water filters across Guatemala. Combining ancient Mayan filtration techniques with modern design, his $35 filters provide 10-year clean water access without electricity. This innovation reduces waterborne diseases in rural communities where 50% lack safe drinking water.

Chhabra's 'water for all' model uses cross-subsidization: selling premium filters to urban customers to fund rural distributions. Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2016, he's expanding to 12 countries. His TEDx talks emphasize social enterprise solutions for global water issues.

By training local potters to manufacture filters, Chhabra created 1,200+ jobs while achieving 95% reduction in childhood diarrhea in served communities. Ecofiltro aims to reach 1 million Guatemalan households by 2025.