{"id":16949,"date":"2024-09-13T12:53:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T12:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-1147733-4643473.cloudwaysapps.com\/news\/agency-news\/19-year-old-philanthropist-hardik-kumar-dewan-honoured-for-humanitarian-endeavors\/"},"modified":"2024-09-13T12:53:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T12:53:01","slug":"19-year-old-philanthropist-hardik-kumar-dewan-honoured-for-humanitarian-endeavors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rvrising.com\/blogs\/news\/agency-news\/19-year-old-philanthropist-hardik-kumar-dewan-honoured-for-humanitarian-endeavors\/","title":{"rendered":"19-Year-Old Philanthropist Hardik Kumar Dewan Honoured for Humanitarian Endeavors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0cm\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\"><strong>New Delhi, Haryana (India), September 13, 2024:\u00a0<\/strong>A 19-year-old philanthropist, Hardik Kumar Dewan, has been honoured by the India Book of Records for his significant contributions to various social causes. Hardik, who began his philanthropic journey at the tender age of 15, has made a notable impact in areas such as youth empowerment, education, healthcare, technological advancement, women empowerment, child development and climate change.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0cm\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">The India Book of Records recognised\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hardikdewan.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color:#1155CC;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">Hardik<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\"> for his initiatives, including the \u2018Greenify India\u2019 campaign aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, the \u2018Foodonation Campaign\u2019 to provide food to underprivileged communities, and the development of the \u2018Co-Terminator Shield\u2019 to assist frontline medical workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0cm\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">In response to the recognition, Hardik expressed his gratitude and emphasised the importance of teamwork in achieving such accomplishments. \u201cReceiving the India Book of Records recognition for philanthropy inspires me to work even harder for the people of India. Every effort I make, every step I take, every initiative I lead, is dedicated to the progress of our nation, and I remain committed to serving society and contributing to its growth,\u201d he stated.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0cm\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">He established the Hardik Dewan Foundation in 2021, a philanthropic organisation focused on women\u2019s empowerment, child development, education, healthcare, technological development, youth empowerment, and climate change. He is a first year student pursuing BA LLB (Hons) from Vivekananda School of Law and Legal Studies, New Delhi.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0cm\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">One of the foundation\u2019s most notable initiatives is the GREENIFY campaign, which promotes environmental sustainability through tree planting and community engagement. The \u2018Foodonation Campaign\u2019 has been instrumental in addressing food insecurity by providing meals to underprivileged communities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0cm\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hardik\u2019s innovative spirit led to the creation of the \u2018CO-TERMINATOR SHIELD\u2019, a protective device designed to support frontline medical workers. \u201cThe pandemic highlighted the true heroes in our society,\u201d he shared. \u201cI felt the need to contribute in any way I could to support our healthcare workers.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0cm\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">Apart from his philanthropic endeavours, Hardik has also made significant strides in technology and entrepreneurship. He developed \u2018Beetle Messenger\u2019, an Indian messaging application that garnered over 20,000 downloads. His impressive portfolio of initiatives includes:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"line-height:normal;margin:3pt 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\"><strong>Beetle:<\/strong> India\u2019s indigenous messaging platform focused on privacy and national issues, launched by Hardik.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height:normal;margin-left:36pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\"><strong>Co-Terminator Shield:<\/strong>\u00a0 A protective shield developed for medical practitioners, featuring air cooling, ionisation, SOS systems, and mobile application connectivity during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height:normal;margin-left:36pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\"><strong>ItsCoolApp:<\/strong> Co-developed school management software under the Digital India Initiative, benefiting over 2000+ students and streamlining educational processes.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height:normal;margin-left:36pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\"><strong>Foodonation:<\/strong> A campaign under the Hardik Dewan Foundation aimed at reducing food waste and providing food to underprivileged communities.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height:normal;margin-left:36pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\"><strong>Greenify India:<\/strong> An environmental initiative promoting sustainability, focusing on tree planting, climate action, and community engagement, aligned with UN SDGs.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height:normal;margin-left:36pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\"><strong>World Teen Parliament:<\/strong> Hardik was elected as a Member of Parliament (representing India) in the world\u2019s first and only global parliament for teenagers, an initiative by UNESCO-MGIEP and Save The Children.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 3pt 36pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\"><strong>Book, \u2018Why India Needs Its AJNA?\u2019:<\/strong> A book by Hardik focused on developing India\u2019s indigenous technological ecosystem, appreciated by the Hon\u2019ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu,\u00a0 Hon\u2019ble Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar and more.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin:3pt 0cm\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">Hardik\u2019s election to the World Teen Parliament is an indication that his impact crosses national boundaries. His influence extends to the digital realm as well. Recently, he organised Haryana\u2019s first and largest YouTubers and Influencers Meet in Gurugram, engaging over 70 digital influencers with a combined reach of 100 million+ on social media. This event was attended by prominent figures, including Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini, further highlighting Hardik\u2019s ability to bring together influential personalities from both the online and offline worlds.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin-bottom:10pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\"><strong>Tags:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin-bottom:10pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">hardikkumardewan<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin-bottom:10pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">hardikdewan<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin-bottom:10pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">greenifyindia<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin-bottom:10pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">Beetlemessenger<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin-bottom:10pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">Co-terminatorshield<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin-bottom:10pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">IndiaBookOfRecords<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin-bottom:10pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">Philanthropist<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:normal;margin-bottom:10pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en\">Haryana<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi, Haryana (India), September 13, 2024:\u00a0A 19-year-old philanthropist, Hardik Kumar Dewan, has been honoured by the India Book of Records for his significant contributions to various social causes. 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