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He led the improvement of the ranking of [[Bhopal]] in the [[Swachh Survekshan]] 2020, with a sensor-based 'Smart restroom monitoring system to monitor public toilets in real-time.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bhopal startup develops smart restroom monitoring system to maintain cleanliness and social distancing in public toilets|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/bhopal-startup-develops-smart-restroom-monitoring-system-to-maintain-cleanliness-and-social-distancing-in-public-toilets|access-date=2020-11-18|website=Free Press Journal|language=en}}</ref> | He led the improvement of the ranking of [[Bhopal]] in the [[Swachh Survekshan]] 2020, with a sensor-based 'Smart restroom monitoring system to monitor public toilets in real-time.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bhopal startup develops smart restroom monitoring system to maintain cleanliness and social distancing in public toilets|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/bhopal-startup-develops-smart-restroom-monitoring-system-to-maintain-cleanliness-and-social-distancing-in-public-toilets|access-date=2020-11-18|website=Free Press Journal|language=en}}</ref> | ||
Zeeshan also started the “Garbage Café” initiative in [[Ambikapur]], India that gives food in exchange for plastic. <ref>{{Cite web|title=This Garbage Café offers food in exchange for plastic|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/environment/this-garbage-caf%C3%A9-offers-food-In-exchange-for-plastic/ar-BB10wIur|access-date=2020-11-18|website=www.msn.com}}</ref> | |||
Revision as of 23:41, 5 May 2021
Zeeshan Khan | |
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| Born | October 30, 1990 Bhopal |
| Education | Graduation from Bhopal School of Social Sciences; MBA dropout |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Environmentalist |
| Known for | Beyond Smart Group, Relive Eco Foundation |
| Spouse(s) | Sameera Ali |
| Parents |
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Zeeshan Khan (born on October 30, 1990) professionally known as the 'Eco Man of India' is an Indian entrepreneur and environmentalist from Bhopal, India. He is the CEO of Beyond Smart Group, a multi-venture organisation. Zeeshan was awarded the prestigious MP Ratna Award in 2018 and the India leadership award in 2019 for his contribution to the environment.
Early life and education
Zeeshan was born on October 30, 1990, in Bhopal to Rashid Khan and Rizwana Khan. He completed his graduation from Bhopal School of Social Sciences in 2012. Later he dropped out of his MBA from RKDF University in 2014. He is married to Sameera Ali.[1][2]
He received affiliation from the Government of Madhya Pradesh and the Government of India, Smart City initiative, and the United Nations in 2019 for his work[3] and also participated in MTV India reality show MTV Stuntmania in 2011.[4]
Career
Zeeshan started his career working in a call centre before becoming a multimillionaire. He curated several innovative activities to educate people on the disastrous impact of the use of plastic in daily life. He started a plastic-free environment movement during the 3R forum in Indore in 2018. Zeeshan was responsible for the Plastic Donation Center in Bhopal, which was inaugurated by Jitu Patwari, the Minister of Higher Education of Madhya Pradesh, Alok Sharma, the Mayor of Bhopal, and Vijay Dutta, the Commissioner of Bhopal Municipal Corporation.[5][6]
He led the improvement of the ranking of Bhopal in the Swachh Survekshan 2020, with a sensor-based 'Smart restroom monitoring system to monitor public toilets in real-time.[7]
Zeeshan also started the “Garbage Café” initiative in Ambikapur, India that gives food in exchange for plastic. [8]
- ↑ "The Eco Man of India - Zeeshan Khan emerges Swachh Bharat icon, drives solid waste management". Deccan Herald. 2020-11-10. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
- ↑ "MBA Dropout Zeeshan Khan Working Towards Sustainable Development Of Society". Forbes India. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
- ↑ www.ETGovernment.com. "Madhya Pradesh: Hi-tech aid for bumper harvest - ET Government". ETGovernment.com. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
- ↑ "Bhopal's superbike craze in top gear". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ↑ "Enviromental Champ And Multi-Tasker – Plastic Donation Center". Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ↑ Pioneer, The. "Plastic donation centre launched on Mahatma Gandhi birth anniv". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ↑ "Bhopal startup develops smart restroom monitoring system to maintain cleanliness and social distancing in public toilets". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ↑ "This Garbage Café offers food in exchange for plastic". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2020-11-18.