India, Nov. 10 -- An Indian teenager has won the prestigious Diana Award for developing an affordable air filtration system that transforms ordinary classroom fans into air purifiers, helping thousands of students in Delhi breathe cleaner air.

(Also read: Two Indian teenage founders raise $1.3 million for Y Combinator-backed AI startup)

Krish Aggarwal, a student at Sanskriti School in New Delhi, was named among the recipients of the 2026 Diana Award for his efforts to tackle indoor air pollution through Project Vayu.

According to the Diana Award's official website, the initiative has distributed air filters across underprivileged schools in Delhi, benefiting more than 10,000 students.

Aggarwal co-founded Project Vayu with fellow stude...