Inspirational Desk, Delhi Magazine: In a country where preventable diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and diarrhea continue to claim young lives every year, one Delhi student has turned innovation into a tool for social change.
Meet Daksh Pruthi, a student of Modern School, Vasant Vihar, whose idea — ByeByeLota — is bringing dignity, hygiene, and sustainability together in a single, pocket-sized invention.
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The concept is disarmingly simple but deeply transformative. ByeByeLota is a portable, low-cost faucet that attaches to any single-use plastic bottle, converting it into a hygienic health bidet. Designed to reduce hand contact and prevent fecal contamination, it addresses one of the most overlooked causes of sanitation-related infections in underserved communities.
At less than ₹10 per unit, the product stands out not just for its affordability but for its environmental consciousness. By reusing discarded bottles, ByeByeLota fights the twin challenges of poor sanitation and plastic waste, two issues that continue to affect millions in India.
Daksh’s journey began with a simple question: “How can hygiene be made safe and accessible for everyone?” The search for an answer led him to create a design that’s both functional and scalable — a solution rooted in empathy and practicality. Through his non-profit initiative, Daksh Wash Well Foundation, he has already distributed over 5,000 units free of cost, impacting more than 35,000 lives across Delhi NCR. The foundation also runs awareness workshops that have educated more than 15,000 people on hygiene and safe sanitation practices.
Beyond this project, Daksh’s work reflects a larger vision — one that combines technology, social innovation, and education. With a 98.8% score in the CBSE Grade 10 examination and recognition in international STEM Olympiads, he has also collaborated with IIT Delhi to develop AI- and ML-based waste segregation systems. His efforts represent the growing movement of India’s youth who are not just innovating for recognition, but for responsibility.
What makes Daksh’s story stand apart is his approach to sustainability through inclusivity. The model he envisions ensures that profits from urban sales subsidize rural distribution, allowing the product to remain accessible to low-income families while sustaining itself financially. He is also in discussions with corporate CSR programs and government agencies to expand ByeByeLota’s reach under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
“Technology, empathy, and education — when combined — can create lasting impact,” Daksh says. “ByeByeLota isn’t just about sanitation; it’s about dignity, health, and a cleaner India.”
As India continues to push toward a future defined by innovation and inclusivity, Daksh Pruthi’s story stands as a reminder that real change often begins with a simple question and a strong sense of purpose.
