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Nupur Agarwal

Nupur Agarwal

Social entrepreneur building sustainable rural livelihoods

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Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Joined June 2026
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Social entrepreneurship focused on rural livelihoods: Nupur builds enterprises and programs (Evolve Foundation, KIWI) that link village producers to markets, create local employment, and aim for self-sustaining rural development. ac+2
Product and business innovation with an environmental lens: she has developed carbon-negative, plantable stationery and moved from B2C to B2B models to scale impact while working with multinational and government clients. ac+1
Community builder and cultural preservationist: through initiatives like Dehradun Drum Circle and the Kahaani mural project, she fosters social inclusion, preserves local stories, and promotes ecotourism as part of holistic village development. thenupur+2
Recognised changemaker and public communicator: she is a TEDx speaker and was featured on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia (Social Impact), reflecting both public recognition and a role as a mentor/connector in innovation networks. ted+2

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Sustainability of Life (TEDx talk)

October 1, 2021

A TEDx talk outlining sustainability at the grassroots and the philosophy behind creating empowered, sustainable rural communities.

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Kahaani: A creative story worth sharing

May 1, 2020

Blog post describing the Kahaani project to preserve Jaunsari culture through village murals and artist residencies in Tauli Bhud.

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Hobbies

Organising and performing in community drum circles to promote self-expression and social inclusion. thenupur+1