Aryan Rajvanshi, a 16-year-old Grade 11 student from Anand Niketan International School in Ahmedabad, who has created MechaCrop, a revolutionary project that uses drones and artificial intelligence to help farmers diagnose and prevent crop diseases, monitor crop growth, yield, and quality, and provide timely and accurate information.

Aryan was inspired to create MechaCrop after witnessing the tragic suicide of two farmers who were unable to repay a debt of INR 1 Lakh during a family trip to Udaipur in June 2020. He was deeply moved by the plight of farmers, who constitute the backbone of the Indian economy but still struggle with poverty and numerous challenges. He decided to use his skills and knowledge to create a solution that would break the cycle of poverty and improve farmers’ livelihoods in India.

Aryan’s project has received international acclaim and he was one of the only two project leaders from India selected to be part of the 07th Edition of 1M1B Activate Impact Summit 2023 UN Summit 2023, a global initiative that supports young innovators who are solving the world’s most pressing problems. As part of the program, an inspirational documentary based on Aryan’s project was showcased at the summit, where he received a standing ovation from the audience.

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