{"id":27428,"date":"2023-02-12T07:00:28","date_gmt":"2023-02-12T01:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/?post_type=story&#038;p=27428"},"modified":"2024-12-27T17:49:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T12:19:01","slug":"vedant-kumar-in-a-mission-to-less-boring-ify-trees","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/cover-story\/vedant-kumar-in-a-mission-to-less-boring-ify-trees\/","title":{"rendered":"Vedant Kumar: On a mission to \u2018Less Boring-ify Trees\u2019\u202f"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>(February 12, 2023) <\/strong>Had Delhi boy Vedant travelled to Dubai last month to receive his award as the top 100 child prodigies of 2022, it would have been his maiden foreign trip, accomplished on his own mettle. However, the class 10 student chose to stay back to take his exams.\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The teenager has been turning heads with his initiative &#8211; <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2018<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Less Boring-ify Trees\u2019 to help youngsters understand trees better and help save them in the long run. \u201cIt&#8217;s not any random project, it\u2019s a startup that has emerged from my mission,\u201d says Vedant as he connects with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Global Indian<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27431\" style=\"width: 724px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27431\" class=\"wp-image-27431 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Vedant-Kumar.jpg\" alt=\"Indian youth | Vedant Kumar | Global Indian \" width=\"714\" height=\"700\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 714px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 714\/700;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27431\" class=\"wp-image-27431 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Vedant-Kumar.jpg\" alt=\"Indian youth | Vedant Kumar | Global Indian \" width=\"714\" height=\"700\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-27431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vedant Kumar<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The St Columba\u2019s School student has already found recognition for his work &#8211; he was selected as one of the top 100 prodigies of 2022 and won the Indian Achiever\u2019s Award 2023. Startup incubator Xtartup has also given a credit grant of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$19,000,000 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">to Less Boring-ify Trees. With the credits earned, Vedant can make use of a bouquet of facilities for his startup like getting 20 years of free website hosting and more.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">multi-talented teenager excels in more fields than one. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the last six months, he <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">has won close to eleven lakh worth of scholarships from institutions like Immerse Foundation, HPAIR and Big Red Group for displaying extraordinary skills in essay writing, debating and in an all-India aptitude test.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Working with purpose\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cAs children, we are expected to learn about nature through rote learning and on top of that that we are expected to give exams on such boring topics. As the exams get over, we forget what we have studied,\u201d remarks Vedant, adding, \u201cI have tried to address this problem and help children understand the value of trees in a more engaging manner.\u201d\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">He has designed a product which comes with a negligible cost. Using the QR code on the product, youngsters are directed, through their devices, to the profile of the tree they have picked. \u201cWe have come up with easy to grasp, engaging content comprising videos, emojis and GIFs, so that children learn about trees in a fun way, quite unlike the books,\u201d he explains. So far, Vedant and his team have worked on profiles of 100 trees, creating content that is fun, easy to understand, interactive and engaging. \u201cInformation presented in books is often boring to kids and they tend to lose interest,\u201d he says. The idea is to encourage learning through natural curiosity instead of compulsion.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What do we do? | Less Boring-ify Trees\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GbxPHdgqDR4?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">With a team of brand ambassadors from places like Egypt, Ghana, USA, and UK, Less Boring-ify Trees has been trying to reach kids far and wide. \u201cWe want children to develop an interest in nature right from the beginning and have been trying to build partnership with schools to help in our cause,\u201d says Vedant.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Spreading his wings<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWe are a team of 50 volunteers,\u201d the teen explains. \u201cThere are ten members on the core team and 40 brand ambassadors in India and abroad.\u201d In a bid to increase the organisation&#8217;s reach, the team conducted a brand ambassadors&#8217; drive and has already received applications from around 500 young people from around the world.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Apart from Less Boring-ify Trees, Vedant has been spreading awareness through blogs and newsletters.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThis effort is important because it will help youngsters gradually develop potential to come up with innovations down the line to save trees,\u201d he asserts.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Making a mark<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Apart from<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">the startup, the multifaceted teen has shown his mettle in several other fields. He has played badminton at a zonal level, and spends time in working for other causes. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cI have been associated with Girlswing Foundation, a registered NGO based in Ghana that helps young women discover their career potential,\u201d he tells.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27432\" style=\"width: 548px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27432\" class=\"wp-image-27432 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Vedant.jpg\" alt=\"Indian youth | Vedant Kumar | Global Indian \" width=\"538\" height=\"567\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 538px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 538\/567;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27432\" class=\"wp-image-27432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Vedant.jpg\" alt=\"Indian youth | Vedant Kumar | Global Indian \" width=\"538\" height=\"567\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-27432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vedant with Young Entrepreneur Award 2023<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">He\u2019s a guitarist and author, too, with a book, <em>Life of Lilies<\/em> already to his credit. His poems have also been made part of three anthologies. And he finds time to be part of the youth wing of World Economic Forum\u2019s India chapter, assisting them in their goal to raise awareness about AI.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Unlike his doctor parents, the teenager wants to be an entrepreneur and hopes to study in an Ivy League college. \u201cStudents of such colleges are amazing and when you\u2019re in the presence of such company, you become amazing yourself,\u201d smiles Vedant. His accomplishments aren\u2019t lacking either \u2013 Vedant has been invited to radio shows and podcasts to talk about his work.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vedant\u2019s next step to accelerate his mission is already set. He wants to spread his reach and impact through the gaming sector, using a gamified approach to learning and better reach out to Gen Z and Gen Alpha. The youngster has been associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dublieu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dublieu<\/a>, an initiative to help school students find opportunities of competitions, update on MUN activities, internships, fellowships and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Follow Vedant&#8217;s work on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/vkworkofficial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> LinkedIn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lessboringifytrees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and Website\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(February 12, 2023) Had Delhi boy Vedant travelled to Dubai last month to receive his award as the top 100 child prodigies of 2022, it would have been his maiden foreign trip, accomplished on his own mettle. 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