Prajal Regmi
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Prajal Regmi | |
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| Born | 2003 Gelling, Soreng District, Sikkim, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Social entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founder of Ripra Clothing |
| Title | President, Young Entrepreneurs Forum India (Northeast) |
| Awards | Bal Ratna Puraskar, Best Young Social Entrepreneur (2023) |
Prajal Regmi (born 2003) is a Sikkimese social entrepreneur from Sikkim, recognized for his initiatives in promoting local culture and supporting community development.[1][2] He is the founder of Ripra Clothing and has been involved in various social projects aimed at uplifting artists and entrepreneurs in Northeast India.[3][4]
Early life
[edit]Prajal Regmi was born in Gelling Village, Soreng District, Sikkim, India. He grew up in a close-knit family with his father, mother, elder sister, and grandmother.[5][6] His sister pursued civil engineering, while Prajal enrolled in a diploma program in computer science.[7]
Career
[edit]At 16, Prajal Regmi began organizing open mic events under the banner "Nepanglish" to promote local talent and youth engagement. In 2020, he founded Ripra Clothing, a brand celebrating Sikkimese identity and indigenous art, later setting up a manufacturing unit in Lucknow to support artisans despite pandemic challenges.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Prajal Regmi: A Young Changemaker from Sikkim - Humans of Northeast India | HONEI". 2024-12-05. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ^ "TEDxBDW Intl School | TED". www.ted.com. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ^ "Best Young Social Entrepreneur in West Sikkim 2023 Award goes to Prajal Regmi". Super Hero 2023. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ^ "Unleashing Entrepreneurship: A Gateway to Economic Prosperity in Sikkim under Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)". Sikkimexpress. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ^ "Sikkim Entrepreneur". sikkimentrepreneur.org. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ^ "Number of unemployed educated Nagas can cross 1.5 lakh by 2030, says entrepreneur from Nagaland". www.easternmirrornagaland.com. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ eMagazine, Inspiration Unlimited. "An Inspiring Young Entrepreneur from the Northeast India- Mr. Prajal Regmi". Inspiration Unlimited eMagazine. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ^ Forum, Wesean High School Students. "Vanguards of Wesea - Celebrating Young Leaders of Northeastern India". vow.theweseantimes.ink. Retrieved 2025-04-07.