Dr. Urvashi Mittal, Flask Lady Honoured with Inspiring Leaders Award 2025

Dr. Urvashi Mittal, fondly known as the ‘Flask Lady,’ was honored with the Inspiring Leaders Award 2025 in the Social Worker category for her tireless efforts in promoting the ‘Water to Save’ and ‘No to Plastic Bottle’ campaign.

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Celebrity cricketer Harbhajan Singh presented the award at the Times Applaud event held at Hotel Ginger in Mumbai on August 23, 2025.Upon receiving the award, Dr. Mittal emphasized that every recognition serves as motivation to continue working towards the cause. She stressed the significance of cumulative efforts, highlighting how simple actions like carrying steel flasks can reduceplastichottle production and consumption.Dr. Mittal expressed concern about the alarming rate of environmental degradation, citing the excessive harnessing of natural resoure-es,plasticpollution, and soil degradation. She urged individuals to take drastic steps to protect the environment, suggesting measures like carrying steel flasks, plantation drives, and responsible fashion choices.As a member of Inner Wheel, Dr. Mittal acknowledged the organizations role in promoting womems empowerment, friendship, selfless service, and envir