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2024 fellow
Ved Narayan Solanke
India
Ved is an Indian environmental enthusiast and Mercedes-Benz fellow pursuing an education in humanities studies. His Rise project aims to tackle farmers' suicide crisis in Vidarbha by optimizing village crop production and implementing mental health screenings. A Youth Ambassador for the Gates Foundation and HundrED, Ved's initiatives have been recognized at global forums. He aims to become a sustainability leader, applying humanities insights and Buddha's teachings to establish self-sustaining, peaceful societies.