Meghalaya

Dilseng Sangma is an environmentally conscious individual. Concerned about the growing use of thermocol in the form of serveware (plates and cups), he wanted to find a more responsible alternative for this material. One day, as he walked back home, he noticed a heap of fallen areca palm leaves, and had an idea. He realised that these leaves could be repurposed to create biodegradable serveware. With no prior experience in manufacturing, he studied the plate making process on YouTube and decided to buy a machine. Leveraging what he learnt from the platform, Sangma set up his own company and began producing eco-friendly plates. Today, he earns a substantial revenue through this venture, and provides employment to people in his local community. With the help of YouTube, he has emerged as one of Meghalaya’s Top 25 entrepreneurs.