“Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together”. - Mark Twain

The Global Shapers Varanasi Hub consists of selected young leaders from Varanasi who are committed to collaborating and finding solutions to some of the biggest problems city is facing currently while keeping inclusiveness and equity for all at the center. With members coming from a variety of fields ranging from technology, sustainability, arts, business, development and much more, Varanasi Hub is poised to create unique and interesting solutions to create awareness and change the face of Varanasi. All the members share an understanding of the distinct socioeconomic issues the city faces and are committed to shaping the community and working with Shapers around the globe to build a better future. The Varanasi hub is determined to:

• Protect the environment & Create awareness


• Impact the local community through education


• Disseminate and preserve cultural heritage