This photo celebrates the efforts of Sharmita Mukherjee, a Bengali entrepreneur who not only makes other women's futures brighter but is also fighting for a healthier and cleaner world. Her hope for equality finds its way through sustainable development to a greener future. This team of women processes and supplies eco-friendly sanitary napkins that are plastic free and biodegradable. The entire process engages more than 150 women workers while creating awareness of the importance of sustainable development.

Arpan Chowdhury is a self-taught photographer, specializing in street and culture. Arpan aims to become a photojournalist, improving the lot of society’s disadvantaged classes through his photographs.

Comments from the judges:

“Excellent use of shape and color to amplify the subject matter.”

“The numerous important issues covered in this photo really resonated with me.”