Diya Payal

Diya Payal is a 15 year old activist from Uttarakhand which is in the western Himalayas in India, for farmer's rights and has a keen interest in organic farming.

Through film, Diya tells the story of generations of Indian farmers who live off the land and sell the surplus, and the importance of maintaining traditional organic seeds versus genetically modified seeds. She explores how industrial-scale farming can lead to local habitat loss, invasive species, water and air pollution and global warming.

One action you’d like people to do to help your work

“Speak up for farmers’ rights and practise organic farming.”

Find out more about Diya's film with ByKids here.