She used her design led approach to craft composting solutions and is recognized as one of India’s celebrated social entrepreneurs

An industrial designer, facilitator, social entrepreneur and mentor, she graduated from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad in 1986, specialising in Product Design.

Her project Daily Dump involves designing, manufacturing, distribution and servicing of products related to home composting and waste management.

From industrial design to composting, watch Poonam’s entrepreneurial journey through trial and triumph.