Sharayu Rajesh Khude   

I am proud to nominate myself as the Founder of One Paper Bag, a sustainable paper bag manufacturing business built with the vision of helping businesses make more environmentally responsible packaging choices without compromising on quality, affordability, or customisation. As a young 25 year old entrepreneur, I took the initiative to build One Paper Bag with a clear purpose — to provide businesses with reliable, customised and eco-friendly paper packaging solutions while contributing towards reducing dependence on plastic packaging. Building a business from the ground up has been a journey of learning, persistence and continuous innovation. From understanding customer requirements and developing customised packaging solutions to building relationships with businesses and managing the many challenges that come with entrepreneurship, I have taken an active role in every aspect of the business. What makes this journey particularly meaningful to me is the opportunity to combine **business with purpose**. Through One Paper Bag, I aim to encourage more businesses to adopt sustainable packaging and demonstrate that environmentally conscious choices can also be practical and commercially viable. This nomination represents more than an award to me. It is recognition of the courage to start, the determination to keep building, and the vision to create something meaningful. I hope my journey inspires more young women to believe in their ideas, take the leap into entrepreneurship, and build businesses that create a positive impact. I would be honoured to be considered for this award and to represent the growing community of ambitious women entrepreneurs building purposeful businesses in India.