Ripu Daman Bevli
About
Ripu Daman Bevli is a prominent environmentalist and social activist renowned for spearheading India's first eco-fitness movement, the ‘Litter-Free India’ initiative. Ripu has earned acclaim as the ‘Plogman of India’, credited with introducing the concept of ‘plogging’ (a combination of jogging and picking up litter) to the country as a solution to its littering crisis. His tireless efforts have earned him recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who hailed him as a beacon of inspiration for the nation.
In 2017, Ripu initiated the ‘Ploggers of India’ movement, dedicating himself entirely to the cause by relinquishing his job in 2018. Originally dubbed ‘My city, My responsibility’, the movement evolved into ‘Ploggers of India’, focusing on raising awareness about littering and promoting cleanliness through ‘plogging’
Ripu's outreach extended to schools and institutions, collaborating with NGOs to instill a sense of civic responsibility among the youth, aligning with the FIT India and Swachh Bharat missions.
In 2019 Ripu embarked on a monumental campaign, ‘Run to Make India Litter Free’, in partnership with R|Elan. Running an astonishing 1000 km across 50 cities in India, he conducted clean-up operations while inspiring citizens to take ownership of their environment. The campaign culminated in a grand finale attended by Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on December 5, 2019, leaving an indelible mark on the national consciousness.
Amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Ripu launched the ‘Plastic Upvaas’ campaign, advocating for reusable fabric masks over surgical masks to reduce plastic waste.
Awards and Recognition
Awards and Recognition
Ripu’s commitment to environmental activism has garnered global recognition. In September 2020, he was honored as one of the first 100 Global Impact Citizens by the Global Impact Network, USA.
His impactful presence on social media earned him the title of Social Media Activist of The Year 2020 by Cosmopolitan and the prestigious Earth Day Network Star award from Earthday.org in March 2021.
Furthermore, his contributions have been celebrated in various forums, including being featured in Mercedes Benz India’s ’25 Best Never Rest Stories’ and recognized as one of ‘5 Eco-Warriors Conquering Climate Change in India’ by the Oxygen project.
Why Ripu Daman Bevli ?
Ripu brings a unique blend of environmental activism, social entrepreneurship, and inspirational leadership, making him an ideal choice as a speaker for events.
As the pioneering force behind India’s eco-fitness movement and the champion of the plogging revolution, Ripu offers firsthand insights into fostering sustainable habits and driving positive change at both individual and societal levels.
