Udupi Girl Adline Castelino Climbs Global Stage, Inspires Others

On a sunny morning in Udupi, Adline Castelino graduated from a local school with a dream larger than the town’s modest borders. She had long carried a passion for environmental advocacy and an interest in global sustainability practices.

Castelino’s journey reached a turning point when she won a scholarship to attend an international conference on climate change in Berlin. With her fluent English and laser‑focused determination, she was chosen as the Indian delegate to the event, marking the first time a girl from Udupi had represented the country on such a platform.

Her visit to the global stage proved transformative not only for her but also for her community. Post‑conference, Castelino returned to Udupi equipped with new knowledge and networks, launching a series of workshops that teach sustainable farming and waste reduction to local farmers and students alike. Source: Google News – Udupi.