MUMBAI, Nov. 13 -- Two Indian initiatives offering solutions to some of the country's most pressing environmental challenges are among 15 global finalists competing for the sixth edition of The Earthshot Prize, founded by Prince William and The Royal Foundation. Ahmedabad-based Mahila Housing Trust is being recognised for its work in helping vulnerable communities withstand extreme heat, while Mahindra Last Mile Mobility has made the cut for its efforts to accelerate the transition to electric three-wheelers and reduce vehicular pollution. The Earthshot Prize, instituted in 2020 by the Prince of Wales and The Royal Foundation, will be held in Mumbai on November 16 and 17, with the awards ceremony on November 17. It will be the first time the prestigious environmental award is being hosted in India. Prince William will be in Mumbai for two days as part of the celebrations. The Mahila Housing Trust has developed a heat-resilience model that includes installing reflective roofs to bring down indoor temperatures by up to five degrees Celsius. It also provides climate-risk insurance that compensates women workers when extreme heat makes it too dangerous to work, helping protect their livelihoods. Mahindra Last Mile Mobility drives cleaner public transport with electric rickshaws, which now comprise 80% of autorickshaws in some north Indian cities. Meanwhile, organisers announced 15 finalists for The Earthshot Prize in Mumbai, where five category winners-covering waste, air, climate, nature, and oceans-will each receive £1 million (Rs.12.45 crore). Finalists include South Korea's Zero Waste Movement Network, Argentina's Satellites on Fire, Bhutan's government, and Niue Ocean Wide Trust. CEO Jason Knauf noted India boasts the most Earthshot winners, including Boomitra, Kheyti, S4S Technologies, and Takachar, and praised Mumbai's innovation. Awards night guests include Sachin Tendulkar, Alia Bhatt, Shreya Ghoshal, Sonam Kapoor, Rami Malek, and Simone Ashley. Performances feature Take That, Shashwat Sachdev, Wild Wild Women, and Merlin D'Souza. Sponsored by Serum Institute of India, Prime Video streams the event globally from Nov 30....