Nasira Akhter, born on February 1, 1972, in Kanipora village, Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir. Nasira Akhter, a self-taught innovator, developed a unique herbal powder that decomposes polythene into ash without releasing toxic gases, a major breakthrough for environmental sustainability. Her invention addresses one of the most severe ecological problems in Kashmir and across India: plastic pollution.
Despite having no formal training in science or technology, she experimented on her own and successfully created a solution that is not only effective but also biodegradable and safe for the environment. Her method has caught the attention of environmental experts and government authorities alike.