Bekar Ko Akar | Neelam Sarangi | TEDxBistupur

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In 'Bekar Ko Akar', Neelam Sarangi shares her inspiring journey of transforming discarded, 'bekar' waste into meaningful and beautiful 'aakar'. She reveals how creativity and conscious thinking can turn the useless into useful, proving that sustainability begins with seeing value where others see waste. Neelam Sarangi is an Indian eco-entrepreneur and the founder of Bekar Ko Aakar, a social startup based in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, that focuses on upcycling solid waste into beautiful art pieces and functional products. Fondly nicknamed "Kabaad waali Didi" (The Scrap Sister), she has gained nationwide recognition for her work in transforming garbage into wealth. The literal meaning of her startup's name, Bekar Ko Aakar, is "Giving shape to the useless." She began her journey by collecting discarded materials like old tires, plastic bottles, metal scraps, copper wires, wooden logs, and shoes to creatively upcycle them into home decor, ornaments, and public art installations. This talk was

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