Mr. Karunakar Reddy Mardi, known as the “Green Man of India” and “Water Hero,” is a visionary social entrepreneur with over two decades of impact in environmental conservation. As the founder of Smaat India, Walk for Water, and Igniting Minds, he has pioneered eco-friendly water treatment solutions, restored over 14,000 borewells, and spearheaded India’s largest tree-planting initiative with 192.5 million trees. Globally recognized for innovative water technologies and disaster response, his work continues to inspire action toward sustainability and climate.