The Environmental Club of India, in collaboration with the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), successfully hosted the 17th edition of its prestigious ‘Paryawaran Puraskars’, honouring exemplary individuals whose work continues to shape India’s sustainable future. The award ceremony was held at Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute in Pune on July 25, 2025.
Leading this year’s awardees was Adi Chordia, a 19 year old environmental changemaker from Pune, celebrated for his dynamic leadership in driving youth-led climate action and eco-innovation across India. Adi received the Paryawaran Gaurav Puraskar award for his outstanding leadership in mobilizing youth for climate action and sustainability. Founder of several student-led green projects and a firm advocate of conscious innovation, Adi has consistently combined grassroots efforts with digital awareness campaigns to inspire a generation. With a lineage rooted in sustainability and enterprise, he is not only carrying forward a family legacy but redefining it through climate education and eco-conscious entrepreneurship.
Padmashri Dr GD Yadav and Adi ChordiaPadmashri Dr GD Yadav received the Paryawaran Bhushan Puraskar award and Ganpatrao Patil received the Paryawaran Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar award for their contribution towards environmental sustainability. Also, eight other achievers were honoured for their environmental commitment and innovation.
The awards were presented by Siddhesh Kadam, Director of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board and Ravindra Mirje, Deputy Director, Vishveshwar Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune.
Speaking at the event, Siddhesh Kadam said, “Young leaders like Adi are not just contributing to environmental conservation but are shaping the path for an entire generation to engage in meaningful, future-focused work. The time ahead belongs to passionate changemakers like Adi, who inspire action and hope.”
