Deepesh Bhaskar

Deepesh Bhaskar is a Chennai-based social entrepreneur and ecopreneur focused on decentralized waste management and climate action. With over five years of experience in the sector, he has built impactful systems that divert more than 30,000 kilograms of organic waste from landfills every month, preventing over 7,00,000 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions.
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He is the founder of Nilayaan, a social enterprise established in 2021 that enables individuals and communities to compost organic waste at source and adopt sustainable lifestyle practices. Through this initiative, Deepesh has worked with over 600 families and multiple institutions including hospitals, villages, apartments, industries, and restaurant creating scalable, community-driven waste solutions.
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Deepesh has collaborated with leading organizations such as Daily Dump to promote decentralized composting systems across India. His work extends beyond implementation into advocacy conducting workshops, awareness programs, and waste audits to drive behavioral change and environmental responsibility.
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Before venturing into entrepreneurship, he built a strong foundation in business development at Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd, where he led teams, generated significant revenue, and honed his skills in sales strategy, leadership, and training.

He holds a Master’s degree in Development Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the Madras School of Social Work, combining academic grounding with on-ground execution. His core strengths include social entrepreneurship, composting systems, team leadership, business development, and public engagement.