This 15-year-old student from the city is basking in the glory of his new title, India 20 Under 20, an initiative recognised by Niti Aayog.
Yathaarth Murthy, a Class 10 student, grew concerned about the environment. This was the trigger to draw a vision to save Bengaluru from polluting water bodies.
The 15-year-old has now been adjudged one among the 20 winners of the first-ever initiative in India – India 20 Under 20 – organised by White Canvas, a mentoring organisation that works closely with youngsters in India and is recognised by Niti Aayog.
Murthy, who is also an ‘anthemologist’ and holds a record in the Limca Book of Records for being able to sing the national anthems of 260 countries. “My music teacher taught me four national anthems on the keyboard when I was 10 years old. I learnt the rest from YouTube,” adds Murthy.