Teen builds inclusive gardens for bees and children
Sixteen year old Gunisha Kaur created chemical free gardens in Indian cities where bees thrive and autistic children can explore.
Gunisha Kaur established more than twenty pollinator gardens across Ludhiana, Meerut, Mumbai and partner communities to help nature. These spaces transform underused urban areas into safe habitats for insects and people alike.
Monitoring data shows pollinator species richness rose 155% from 18 to 46 species in two years. Bee visits increased nearly 200% according to the environmental organisation Action For Nature. These numbers prove the gardens are working well for local wildlife.
Gunisha launched her project on 5 March 2023, after watching her younger autistic brother. She recognised how calming natural surroundings could be while few spaces accommodated neurodivergent children properly. Her work focuses on making nature accessible to everyone.
Her Sikh heritage emphasises respect for nature and inspired her to create spaces that nurture biodiversity and belonging. She trained over five hundred young leaders in environmental communication and public speaking through her network. This leadership training helps spread her message far and wide.
“Rooted in my culture, which teaches respect for nature, I was inspired to create spaces that nurture both biodiversity and belonging”