Bihar teen who left home at 14 is only Indian finalist for Global Student Prize 2025

Bihar teen who left home at 14 is only Indian finalist for Global Student Prize 2025

From leaving home at 14 in Champaran, Bihar, to advising Google and mentoring global competitions, Adarsh Kumar has transformed his journey into one that builds opportunities for countless students through fellowships, startups, and grassroots change. He is now the only Indian finalist (chosen from over 11,000 candidates) in the Global Student Prize 2025, the 'student Nobel Prize' which comes with Rs 87 lakh ($100,000).