Reviving Threads, Preserving Traditions, and Shaping Sustainable Futures
Khadi Day 2025 became a powerful reminder that sustainability does not always begin in factories or policies; sometimes, it begins at home with an old shirt, a sewing needle, and a thoughtful child. This year, GoSharpener proudly announces its Khadi Day top performers, celebrating students who turned textile waste into purpose, creativity, and climate action.
Across schools and cities, children participated enthusiastically in this meaningful school campaign for sustainability. They learned how upcycling old khadi shirts, pants, and t-shirts into aprons can reduce waste, save carbon emissions, and keep India’s rich textile traditions alive. The campaign beautifully combined environmental responsibility, skill development, and cultural awareness.
What made this initiative truly special was its simplicity. Students did not buy new material. Instead, they reused what they already had, proving that sustainable living is about mindful choices, not expensive alternatives.
Why Khadi Day Matters in Sustainability Education
Khadi is more than fabric. It represents self-reliance, conscious consumption, and respect for resources. Through this campaign, GoSharpener used Khadi Day as an opportunity to introduce students to:
- Sustainable fashion practices
- Textile waste reduction
- Carbon footprint awareness
- Traditional skills like stitching and sewing
- The idea of intelligent consumption
As a digital sustainability platform for students, GoSharpener designed this activity to show how small actions contribute to larger climate goals. Students were encouraged to give their old clothes a second life and understand the environmental impact of fast fashion.
From Old Clothes to New Purpose: Learning Through Upcycling
The challenge was simple yet impactful. Students were asked to:
- Take an old khadi shirt, pants, or a t-shirt
- Repurpose it into an apron
- Learn basic stitching or sewing skills
- Upload their work on the GoSharpener platform
- Enter the number of aprons created to calculate carbon savings
The results were inspiring. Together, students saved 57,111.533 kg of CO₂ emissions by choosing reuse over disposal. This real-time impact tracking helped students see how sustainability becomes meaningful when it is measurable.
Many children shared reflections like:
- “An apron born from an old shirt, where recycling meets style.”
- “I made my apron with the help of my mother.”
- “Intelligent consumption turned my old t-shirt into something useful.”
These words reflect not just creativity, but growing environmental awareness.
Learning Beyond the Classroom: Skills That Stay for Life
This Khadi Day campaign was not limited to environmental learning. It also supported:
- Fine motor skill development
- Creative thinking
- Problem-solving
- Family bonding
- Confidence building
Some students learned how to operate sewing machines for the first time, preserving a traditional skill that is slowly disappearing. Others worked with parents or grandparents, turning the activity into a shared learning experience.
This is what GoSharpener school campaigns for sustainability aim to achieve: learning that connects generations and values.
A Collective Step Toward a Sustainable Future
By repurposing textile waste, students understood how fashion choices affect the planet. They learned that landfills are filled not because of a lack of space, but because of a lack of awareness.
GoSharpener continues to bridge this gap by combining hands-on eco-learning activities, digital sustainability scorecards, and student-led climate action projects. Khadi Day 2025 stands as a strong example of how sustainability education becomes effective when it is practical, creative, and personal.
Celebrating the Khadi Day Top Performers
GoSharpener proudly recognizes the students who actively participated and led by example. Their efforts reflect responsibility, creativity, and a deep respect for the environment.
Khadi Day 2025 Top Performers
- Aadvik Yuvaraj, Class II, GD Goenka Public School, Sec-9, Rohini
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1124978 - Aadya Kulshreshtha, Class IX, Holy Child Public School, Sec-75
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1122434 - Aanya Sharma, Class VI, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1104655 - Aarika Sharma, Class IV, Bharat National Public School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1109505 - Aarna Jain, Class VIII, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1109463 - Aarvi Taneja, Class I, MG World Vision School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1120060 - Adrija Ghose, Class VI, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1104013 - Advik Mohanty, Class VIII, Birla Open Minds International School, Kollur
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1106241 - Advik Charak, Class VII, Jammu Sanskriti School, Jammu
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1099064 - Aeva Delton, Class I, Gems Modern Academy, Kochi
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1115193 - Ahaan Goyal, Class III, GD Goenka Public School, Sec-22, Rohini
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1100880 - Alina Begum, Class V, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1107904 - Amyra Jaglan, Class V, Birla Open Minds International School, Kollur
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1109464 - Ananya Jindal, Class VII, Ryan International School, Rohini
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1098918 - Anika Nyalakonda, Class III, Birla Open Minds International School, Kollur
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103597 - Aradhya Masanal, Class VI, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103555 - Aradhya Chaudhary, Class VII, St. Xavier’s High School, Ghaziabad
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1102304 - Aradhya Shrijindal, Class VI, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103873 - Arnav Reddy, Class VI, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103856 - Atulith Kumar Bhonagiri, Class VIII, Delhi School of Excellence, Manikonda
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1099079 - Avyukt Dudeja, Class II, St. Xavier’s High School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1100428 - Ayansh Kaligotla, Class IV, Birla Open Minds International School, Kollur
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1106679 - Shrenik Reddy, Class VI, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1104744 - Sreenika Reddy, Class IX, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103423 - Deepika Reddy Bathala, Class VI, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1105671 - Bhavya Chaudhary, Class IV, Vivekanand School, Preet Vihar
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1111096 - Chahat Goel, Class VI, DLF Public School, Ghaziabad
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1100658 - Charvi Agarwal, Class VI, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103402 - Chavi Jain, Class IX, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103494 - Chinmaya, Class V, DLF Public School, Ghaziabad
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1107810 - Darsh Jain, Class VI, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1105602 - Dhanyashree Chittiprolu, Class III, Birla Open Minds International School, Kollur
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1105846 - Dhwani Jain, Class VII, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103992 - Dipanshi, Class VI, Shalom Presidency School, Gurugram
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1099089 - Aashritha Reddy, Class VIII, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103234 - Ganesh Karthikyerabolu, Class VIII, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1109492 - Geethvik Reddy Ganapam, Class VIII, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1104281 - Hanvika Aillapuram, Class VI, Birla Open Minds International School, Kollur
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1106539 - Hasvita Sai Tummala, Class VI, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103711 - Heer Oberoi, Class I, St. Froebel Senior Secondary School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1111129 - Himani Raj, Class VII, St. George’s School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1112100 - Hiral Garg, Class VIII, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1109443 - Hiral Agarwal, Class VII, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103767 - Hitakshi Tanwar, Class VI, Kalka Public School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1099917 - Itika, Class IV, DLF Public School, Ghaziabad
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1101301 - Izaan Shaik, Class I, Gems Modern Academy, Kochi
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1115686 - Janya Malani, Class V, Bluebells School International
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1106667 - Jason Levi Kiran Bypa, Class IV, Global Edge School, Vasanth Nagar
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1107382 - Kanishka Verma, Class VIII, Prince Public School, Budh Vihar, Delhi
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1108242 - Kartik, Class VIII, Shalom Presidency School, Gurugram
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1099867 - Kartikeya Ravella, Class VI, Birla Open Minds International School, Kollur
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1106429 - Kavish Pawar, Class II, GD Goenka Public School, Sec-9, Rohini
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1099407 - Kavya Deo, Class VI, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103427 - Kavya Shejul, Class VI, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103526 - Kirthi Sai Baada, Class VI, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103596 - Kriti Reddy Kohir, Class VII, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103380 - Kyra Yadav, Class III, Meridian School, Madhapur
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1110143 - Lakhthon Nkhamnamai, Class VII, St. George’s School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1116785 - Madhavan Dochaniya, Class V, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1106666 - Mahi Arora, Class X, GD Goenka Public School, Sec-9, Rohini
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1102118 - Srineehal Reddy Mallidi, Class I, Meridian School, Madhapur
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1112557 - Mohammad Asad Kamran, Class V, Springfields School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1102594 - N Gagandeep Reddy, Class VII, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103203 - Naira, Class II, GD Goenka Public School, Sec-9, Rohini
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1107168 - Naksh Jain, Class VII, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103482 - Neeal Singroha, Class VI, DLF Public School, Ghaziabad
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1107740 - Nirvi Jain, Class VI, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103762 - Nyla Ramesh, Class I, Gems Modern Academy, Kochi
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1114726 - Parkhi Tyagi, Class IX, Little Flowers Public Sr. Sec. School, Shahdara
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1114949 - Parnika Pagidi, Class VII, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1104833 - Prableen Kaur, Class V, Green Fields School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1106830 - Preshti Jain, Class VII, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103785 - Hanshitha Punuganti, Class VI, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103548 - Ravneet Kaur, Class VI, Bluebells School International
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103483 - Rishaan S Pillai, Class VII, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1104399 - Riya Fatima, Class VII, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103963 - Ronik Ratnani, Class VII, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103914 - Ronit Dabas, Class IV, Ganga International School, Sawda
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1104592 - Sahrish Fatima, Class VII, JKG International School, Indirapuram
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1124255 - Sai Suhavi Kesireddy, Class IV, Birla Open Minds International School, Kollur
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1106211 - Sanvi, Class IV, Ganga International School, Sawda
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1122289 - Shafin Ratnani, Class VI, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103964 - Shivaditya Singh, Class IV, JM International School, Dwarka
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1120707 - Shivansh, Class II, GD Goenka Public School, Sec-9, Rohini
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1101984 - Shresta Tadi, Class VI, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1109596 - Siyona Mittal, Class V, Manav Rachna International School, Gurugram
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1129853 - Skanda N, Class VIII, Gurukul High School, Bengaluru
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1119295 - Sresth Srivastava, Class X, Meridian School, Kukatpally
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1099408 - Sri Aishwarya Sanagavarapu, Class V, Global Edge School, Vasanth Nagar
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1116041 - Srihaas Reddy, Class VII, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1104670 - Srishti, Class VII, Holy Child Public School, Sec-29
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1100555 - Sruthi Keerthi Vanga, Class IV, Birla Open Minds International School, Kollur
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1106514 - Sunkara Nityachaturya, Class VI, Global Edge School, Madhapur
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1106365 - Syed Saad, Class VII, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103414 - Syed Yasser Ali, Class VI, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103988 - Syed Ayaan, Class VII, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103453 - Tanay Jain, Class V, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1108535 - Thonta Jothika, Class VIII, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1111998 - Udutha Havish Aryan, Class VI, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103933 - Utkarsh Maurya, Class IX, Sunbeam School Suncity, Varanasi
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1109797 - Venkata Sai Srikar Vennamaneni, Class VI, The Global Edge School, Kokapet
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1103395 - Vibhi Boddu, Class VII, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1104943 - Vidish Gupta, Class VI, Edify World School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1105603 - Vihan Pratap Singh, Class I, MG World Vision School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1113545 - Vivaan Gupta, Class VI, MG World Vision School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1110833 - Vivaan Gulati, Class V, Bluebells School International
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1106678 - Yash Bhati, Class IX, Holy Child Public School, Sec-75
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1109149 - Yash Kumar, Class IV, Ganga International School, Sawda
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1101673 - Yashvi Gandhi, Class V, Green Fields School
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1109187 - Yeshmit Reddy M, Class IV, Birla Open Minds International School, Kollur
https://gosharpener.com/posts/1106571
How GoSharpener Makes Sustainability Measurable
What sets GoSharpener apart from other sustainability-based organisations is its ability to turn awareness into action and action into data. Through digital eco-scorecards, students can:
- Track carbon savings
- Measure participation impact
- Earn recognition for eco-friendly habits
- Stay motivated through gamified learning
This approach helps schools build a sustainable school campus culture while aligning with broader corporate social responsibility initiatives supported by GoSharpener.
Building Climate-Smart Schools, One Child at a Time
Khadi Day 2025 was not a one-day activity. It was a lesson in mindful living, conscious fashion, and environmental responsibility. When children learn that an old shirt can become something useful, they begin to question wasteful habits.
Through campaigns like these, GoSharpener continues to empower students to become future-ready green leaders who understand that sustainability is not a trend, but a way of life.
About GoSharpener
GoSharpener is India’s leading digital sustainability learning platform for school students, working with schools to implement hands-on eco-learning activities, climate action challenges, and sustainability campaigns aligned with global goals.
From Khadi Day and Rivers Day to Food Day and EV Day, GoSharpener ensures that students do not just learn about sustainability, they live it, track it, and lead it.
Threads of Change, Woven by Young Hands
Khadi Day 2025 showed us that real change begins with small, thoughtful actions. A needle, a piece of cloth, and a young mind were enough to spark a movement.
With GoSharpener guiding them, students are not just repairing fabric; they are repairing habits, mindsets, and futures.
And that is where sustainable change truly begins.