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			{{SHORTDESC:Indian philanthropist and founder of Petals Foundation and Zostera}}{{#seo:\|title=Shikhar Srivastava (Indian philanthropist)\|title_mode=append\|keywords=Shikhar Srivastava, Indian philanthropist, Petals Foundation, Zostera, social entrepreneur, animal welfare, youth activism, Shikhar Srivastava Wikipedia\|description=Shikhar Srivastava is an Indian philanthropist, jewellery entrepreneur, and the founder of Petals Foundation and Zostera, known for his work in social entrepreneurship, youth leadership, and grassroots impact.\|image=Shikhar Srivastava.jpg\|image_alt=Shikhar Srivastava in 2024}}
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			\| colspan="2" style="text-align: center; font-size: larger; padding: 5px 0;" \|'''Shikhar Srivastava'''
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			\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Born'''
			\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|8 June 2005, [[wikipedia:Raebareli\|Raebareli]], [[wikipedia:Uttar_Pradesh\|Uttar Pradesh]], [[wikipedia:India\|India]]
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			\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Nationality'''
			\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|[[wikipedia:Indian\|Indian]]
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			\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Occupation'''
			\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|[[wikipedia:Philanthropy\|Philanthropist]], [[wikipedia:Entrepreneur\|Entrepreneur]], [[wikipedia:Medical education in India\|Medical student]]
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			\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Years active'''
			\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|2016–present
			\|-
			\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Known for'''
			\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|Founder of [[wikipedia:Petals Foundation\|Petals Foundation]], [[wikipedia:Zostera\|Zostera]]
			\|-
			\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Education'''
			\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|Pursuing [[wikipedia:MBBS\|MBBS]] in [[wikipedia:India\|India]]
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			\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Parents'''
			\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|Anita Srivastava, Kuldeep Srivastava
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			\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Website'''
			\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|[https://petalsfoundation.in petalsfoundation.in]
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			'''Shikhar Srivastava''' (born 8 June 2005) is an [[wikipedia:Indian\|Indian]] [[wikipedia:philanthropist\|philanthropist]], [[wikipedia:social entrepreneur\|social entrepreneur]], and [[wikipedia:medical student\|medical student]]. He is the founder of [[wikipedia:Petals Foundation\|Petals Foundation]], a nonprofit working in [[wikipedia:animal welfare\|animal welfare]], [[wikipedia:women's rights\|women’s empowerment]], [[wikipedia:child education\|child education]], and [[wikipedia:environmental sustainability\|environmental sustainability]]. He is also the founder of [[wikipedia:Zostera\|Zostera]], a [[wikipedia:jewellery\|jewellery]] brand that operates on a [[wikipedia:social enterprise\|social enterprise]] model.

			== Early Life and Background ==
			Born in [[wikipedia:Raebareli\|Raebareli]], [[wikipedia:Uttar Pradesh\|Uttar Pradesh]], into a family of [[wikipedia:law\|law]] and [[wikipedia:politics\|politics]], Srivastava was inspired by his mother, [[wikipedia:lawyer\|lawyer]] Anita Srivastava, and father, [[wikipedia:legal professional\|advocate]] Kuldeep Srivastava.

			At age 11, Shikhar survived a shooting incident allegedly linked to political rivalry. This life-changing event fueled his motivation to serve the vulnerable.

			His emotional attachments to his late grandmother and pet dog sparked empathy, which eventually led him to serve stray animals, street children, and elderly women without homes or families.

			== Education ==
	Shikhar chose to pursue [[wikipedia:medicine\|medicine]], believing that his career should blend [[wikipedia:healthcare\|healthcare]] with [[wikipedia:community development\|community service]]. He is currently pursuing an [[wikipedia:MBBS\|MBBS]] degree in [[wikipedia:India\|India]], managing his education alongside Petals Foundation and Zostera operations.		Shikhar chose to pursue [[wikipedia:medicine\|medicine]], believing that his career should blend [[wikipedia:healthcare\|healthcare]] with [[wikipedia:community development\|community service]]. He is currently pursuing an [[wikipedia:MBBS\|MBBS]] degree in [[wikipedia:India\|India]], managing his education alongside Petals Foundation and Zostera operations.

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	~~\| colspan="2" style="text-align: center; font-size: larger; padding: 5px 0;" \|'''Shikhar Srivastava'''~~
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	~~\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Born'''~~
	~~\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|8 June 2005, [[wikipedia:Raebareli\|Raebareli]], [[wikipedia:Uttar_Pradesh\|Uttar Pradesh]], [[wikipedia:India\|India]]~~
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	~~\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Nationality'''~~
	~~\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|[[wikipedia:Indian\|Indian]]~~
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	~~\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Occupation'''~~
	\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|[[wikipedia:Philanthropy\|Philanthropist]], [[wikipedia:Entrepreneur\|Entrepreneur]], [[wikipedia:Medical education in India\|Medical student]]
	\|-
	~~\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Years active'''~~
	~~\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|2016–present~~
	\|-
	~~\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Known for'''~~
	~~\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|Founder of [[wikipedia:Petals Foundation\|Petals Foundation]], [[wikipedia:Zostera\|Zostera]]~~
	\|-
	~~\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Education'''~~
	~~\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|Pursuing [[wikipedia:MBBS\|MBBS]] in [[wikipedia:India\|India]]~~
	\|-
	~~\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Parents'''~~
	~~\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|Anita Srivastava, Kuldeep Srivastava~~
	\|-
	~~\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Website'''~~
	~~\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|[https://petalsfoundation.in petalsfoundation.in]~~
	\|}
	'''Shikhar Srivastava''' (born 8 June 2005) is an [[wikipedia:Indian\|Indian]] [[wikipedia:philanthropist\|philanthropist]], [[wikipedia:social entrepreneur\|social entrepreneur]], and [[wikipedia:medical student\|medical student]]. He is the founder of [[wikipedia:Petals Foundation\|Petals Foundation]], a nonprofit working in [[wikipedia:animal welfare\|animal welfare]], [[wikipedia:women's rights\|women’s empowerment]], [[wikipedia:child education\|child education]], and [[wikipedia:environmental sustainability\|environmental sustainability]]. He is also the founder of [[wikipedia:Zostera\|Zostera]], a [[wikipedia:jewellery\|jewellery]] brand that operates on a [[wikipedia:social enterprise\|social enterprise]] model.

	~~== Early Life and Background ==~~
	Born in [[wikipedia:Raebareli\|Raebareli]], [[wikipedia:Uttar Pradesh\|Uttar Pradesh]], into a family of [[wikipedia:law\|law]] and [[wikipedia:politics\|politics]], Srivastava was inspired by his mother, [[wikipedia:lawyer\|lawyer]] Anita Srivastava, and father, [[wikipedia:legal professional\|advocate]] Kuldeep Srivastava.

	~~At age 11, Shikhar survived a shooting incident allegedly linked to political rivalry. This life-changing event fueled his motivation to serve the vulnerable.~~

	~~His emotional attachments to his late grandmother and pet dog sparked empathy, which eventually led him to serve stray animals, street children, and elderly women without homes or families.~~

	~~== Education ==~~
	Shikhar chose to pursue [[wikipedia:medicine\|medicine]], believing that his career should blend [[wikipedia:healthcare\|healthcare]] with [[wikipedia:community development\|community service]]. He is currently pursuing an [[wikipedia:MBBS\|MBBS]] degree in [[wikipedia:India\|India]], managing his education alongside Petals Foundation and Zostera operations.		Shikhar chose to pursue [[wikipedia:medicine\|medicine]], believing that his career should blend [[wikipedia:healthcare\|healthcare]] with [[wikipedia:community development\|community service]]. He is currently pursuing an [[wikipedia:MBBS\|MBBS]] degree in [[wikipedia:India\|India]], managing his education alongside Petals Foundation and Zostera operations.

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			{{SHORTDESC:Indian philanthropist and founder of Petals Foundation and Zostera}}{{#seo:\|title=Shikhar Srivastava\|title_mode=append\|keywords=Shikhar Srivastava, Indian philanthropist, Petals Foundation, Zostera, social entrepreneur, animal welfare, youth activism, Shikhar Srivastava Wikipedia\|description=Shikhar Srivastava is an Indian philanthropist, jewellery entrepreneur, and the founder of Petals Foundation and Zostera, known for his work in social entrepreneurship, youth leadership, and grassroots impact.\|image=Shikhar Srivastava.jpg\|image_alt=Shikhar Srivastava in 2024}}
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			\| colspan="2" style="text-align: center; font-size: larger; padding: 5px 0;" \|'''Shikhar Srivastava'''
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			\| colspan="2" style="text-align: center; padding: 0; background-color: #f9f9f9;" \|[[File:Shikhar Srivastava.jpg\|alt=Shikhar Srivastava \|frameless]]
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			\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Born'''
			\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|8 June 2005, [[wikipedia:Raebareli\|Raebareli]], [[wikipedia:Uttar_Pradesh\|Uttar Pradesh]], [[wikipedia:India\|India]]
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			\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Nationality'''
			\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|[[wikipedia:Indian\|Indian]]
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			\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Occupation'''
			\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|[[wikipedia:Philanthropy\|Philanthropist]], [[wikipedia:Entrepreneur\|Entrepreneur]], [[wikipedia:Medical education in India\|Medical student]]
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			\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Years active'''
			\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|2016–present
			\|-
			\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Known for'''
			\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|Founder of [[wikipedia:Petals Foundation\|Petals Foundation]], [[wikipedia:Zostera\|Zostera]]
			\|-
			\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Education'''
			\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|Pursuing [[wikipedia:MBBS\|MBBS]] in [[wikipedia:India\|India]]
			\|-
			\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Parents'''
			\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|Anita Srivastava, Kuldeep Srivastava
			\|-
			\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Website'''
			\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|[https://petalsfoundation.in petalsfoundation.in]
			\|}
			'''Shikhar Srivastava''' (born 8 June 2005) is an [[wikipedia:Indian\|Indian]] [[wikipedia:philanthropist\|philanthropist]], [[wikipedia:social entrepreneur\|social entrepreneur]], and [[wikipedia:medical student\|medical student]]. He is the founder of [[wikipedia:Petals Foundation\|Petals Foundation]], a nonprofit working in [[wikipedia:animal welfare\|animal welfare]], [[wikipedia:women's rights\|women’s empowerment]], [[wikipedia:child education\|child education]], and [[wikipedia:environmental sustainability\|environmental sustainability]]. He is also the founder of [[wikipedia:Zostera\|Zostera]], a [[wikipedia:jewellery\|jewellery]] brand that operates on a [[wikipedia:social enterprise\|social enterprise]] model.

			== Early Life and Background ==
			Born in [[wikipedia:Raebareli\|Raebareli]], [[wikipedia:Uttar Pradesh\|Uttar Pradesh]], into a family of [[wikipedia:law\|law]] and [[wikipedia:politics\|politics]], Srivastava was inspired by his mother, [[wikipedia:lawyer\|lawyer]] Anita Srivastava, and father, [[wikipedia:legal professional\|advocate]] Kuldeep Srivastava.

			At age 11, Shikhar survived a shooting incident allegedly linked to political rivalry. This life-changing event fueled his motivation to serve the vulnerable.

			His emotional attachments to his late grandmother and pet dog sparked empathy, which eventually led him to serve stray animals, street children, and elderly women without homes or families.

			== Education ==
	Shikhar chose to pursue [[wikipedia:medicine\|medicine]], believing that his career should blend [[wikipedia:healthcare\|healthcare]] with [[wikipedia:community development\|community service]]. He is currently pursuing an [[wikipedia:MBBS\|MBBS]] degree in [[wikipedia:India\|India]], managing his education alongside Petals Foundation and Zostera operations.		Shikhar chose to pursue [[wikipedia:medicine\|medicine]], believing that his career should blend [[wikipedia:healthcare\|healthcare]] with [[wikipedia:community development\|community service]]. He is currently pursuing an [[wikipedia:MBBS\|MBBS]] degree in [[wikipedia:India\|India]], managing his education alongside Petals Foundation and Zostera operations.

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	{{SHORTDESC:Indian philanthropist and founder of Petals Foundation and Zostera}}{{#seo:\|title=Shikhar Srivastava\|title_mode=append\|keywords=Shikhar Srivastava, Indian philanthropist, Petals Foundation, Zostera, social entrepreneur, animal welfare, youth activism, Shikhar Srivastava Wikipedia\|description=Shikhar Srivastava is an Indian philanthropist, jewellery entrepreneur, and the founder of Petals Foundation and Zostera, known for his work in social entrepreneurship, youth leadership, and grassroots impact.\|image=Shikhar Srivastava.jpg\|image_alt=Shikhar Srivastava in 2024}}
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	~~\| colspan="2" style="text-align: center; font-size: larger; padding: 5px 0;" \|'''Shikhar Srivastava'''~~
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	~~\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Born'''~~
	~~\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|8 June 2005, [[wikipedia:Raebareli\|Raebareli]], [[wikipedia:Uttar_Pradesh\|Uttar Pradesh]], [[wikipedia:India\|India]]~~
	\|-
	~~\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Nationality'''~~
	~~\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|[[wikipedia:Indian\|Indian]]~~
	\|-
	~~\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Occupation'''~~
	\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|[[wikipedia:Philanthropy\|Philanthropist]], [[wikipedia:Entrepreneur\|Entrepreneur]], [[wikipedia:Medical education in India\|Medical student]]
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	~~\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Years active'''~~
	~~\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|2016–present~~
	\|-
	~~\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Known for'''~~
	~~\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|Founder of [[wikipedia:Petals Foundation\|Petals Foundation]], [[wikipedia:Zostera\|Zostera]]~~
	\|-
	~~\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Education'''~~
	~~\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|Pursuing [[wikipedia:MBBS\|MBBS]] in [[wikipedia:India\|India]]~~
	\|-
	~~\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Parents'''~~
	~~\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|Anita Srivastava, Kuldeep Srivastava~~
	\|-
	~~\| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|'''Website'''~~
	~~\| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" \|[https://petalsfoundation.in petalsfoundation.in]~~
	\|}
	'''Shikhar Srivastava''' (born 8 June 2005) is an [[wikipedia:Indian\|Indian]] [[wikipedia:philanthropist\|philanthropist]], [[wikipedia:social entrepreneur\|social entrepreneur]], and [[wikipedia:medical student\|medical student]]. He is the founder of [[wikipedia:Petals Foundation\|Petals Foundation]], a nonprofit working in [[wikipedia:animal welfare\|animal welfare]], [[wikipedia:women's rights\|women’s empowerment]], [[wikipedia:child education\|child education]], and [[wikipedia:environmental sustainability\|environmental sustainability]]. He is also the founder of [[wikipedia:Zostera\|Zostera]], a [[wikipedia:jewellery\|jewellery]] brand that operates on a [[wikipedia:social enterprise\|social enterprise]] model.

	~~== Early Life and Background ==~~
	Born in [[wikipedia:Raebareli\|Raebareli]], [[wikipedia:Uttar Pradesh\|Uttar Pradesh]], into a family of [[wikipedia:law\|law]] and [[wikipedia:politics\|politics]], Srivastava was inspired by his mother, [[wikipedia:lawyer\|lawyer]] Anita Srivastava, and father, [[wikipedia:legal professional\|advocate]] Kuldeep Srivastava.

	~~At age 11, Shikhar survived a shooting incident allegedly linked to political rivalry. This life-changing event fueled his motivation to serve the vulnerable.~~

	~~His emotional attachments to his late grandmother and pet dog sparked empathy, which eventually led him to serve stray animals, street children, and elderly women without homes or families.~~

	~~== Education ==~~
	Shikhar chose to pursue [[wikipedia:medicine\|medicine]], believing that his career should blend [[wikipedia:healthcare\|healthcare]] with [[wikipedia:community development\|community service]]. He is currently pursuing an [[wikipedia:MBBS\|MBBS]] degree in [[wikipedia:India\|India]], managing his education alongside Petals Foundation and Zostera operations.		Shikhar chose to pursue [[wikipedia:medicine\|medicine]], believing that his career should blend [[wikipedia:healthcare\|healthcare]] with [[wikipedia:community development\|community service]]. He is currently pursuing an [[wikipedia:MBBS\|MBBS]] degree in [[wikipedia:India\|India]], managing his education alongside Petals Foundation and Zostera operations.

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	Its focus areas include: - [[wikipedia:Animal welfare in India\|Animal welfare]] through feeding, rescue, and adoption - [[wikipedia:Women's empowerment in India\|Women’s empowerment]] via menstrual hygiene awareness and vocational training - [[wikipedia:Right to education\|Child education]] through slum schools and resource distribution - [[wikipedia:Environmental movement in India\|Environmental sustainability]] via tree plantations and urban sanitation		Its focus areas include: - [[wikipedia:Animal welfare in India\|Animal welfare]] through feeding, rescue, and adoption - [[wikipedia:Women's empowerment in India\|Women’s empowerment]] via menstrual hygiene awareness and vocational training - [[wikipedia:Right to education\|Child education]] through slum schools and resource distribution - [[wikipedia:Environmental movement in India\|Environmental sustainability]] via tree plantations and urban sanitation

	Petals is known for its [[wikipedia:volunteerism\|volunteer-driven]], [[wikipedia:decentralized\|decentralized]], and [[wikipedia:self-sustainability\|self-sustained]] structure.		Petals is known for its [[wikipedia:volunteerism\|volunteer-driven]], [[wikipedia:decentralized\|decentralized]], and [[wikipedia:self-sustainability\|self-sustained]] structure.<ref>[https://www.theindiaforbesnews.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html "How Shikhar Srivastava’s Petals Foundation Is Inspiring a Generation"], ''Forbes India''. Retrieved July 2025.</ref>

	=== Zostera ===		=== Zostera ===
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	== Impact ==		== Impact ==
	Shikhar has helped: - Rescue and feed over 100,000 stray animals - Support thousands of homeless and elderly women - Educate and nourish children in underprivileged areas - Conduct menstrual hygiene drives for rural women - Launch tree plantation and sanitation campaigns		Shikhar has helped: - Rescue and feed over 100,000 stray animals - Support thousands of homeless and elderly women - Educate and nourish children in underprivileged areas - Conduct menstrual hygiene drives for rural women - Launch tree plantation and sanitation campaigns<ref>[https://thebharatnow.com/meet-shikhar-srivastava-the-young-changemaker-behind-petals-foundations-global-impact/ "Meet Shikhar Srivastava – The Young Changemaker Behind Petals Foundation’s Global Impact"], ''The Bharat Now''. Retrieved July 2025.</ref>

	== Media Recognition ==		== Media Recognition ==
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	* [https://www.theindiaforbesnews.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html Forbes India coverage]		* [https://www.theindiaforbesnews.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html Forbes India coverage]
	* [https://www.newstoday24x7.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html News Today 24x7 feature]		* [https://www.newstoday24x7.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html News Today 24x7 feature]
	<references><ref>[https://thebharatnow.com/meet-shikhar-srivastava-the-young-changemaker-behind-petals-foundations-global-impact/ "Meet Shikhar Srivastava – The Young Changemaker Behind Petals Foundation’s Global Impact"], ''The Bharat Now''. Retrieved July 2025.</ref> <ref>[https://www.theindiaforbesnews.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html "How Shikhar Srivastava’s Petals Foundation Is Inspiring a Generation"], ''Forbes India''. Retrieved July 2025.</ref>
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	* [https://petalsfoundation.in Official website – Petals Foundation]		* [https://petalsfoundation.in Official website – Petals Foundation]
	* [https://thebharatnow.com/meet-shikhar-srivastava-the-young-changemaker-behind-petals-foundations-global-impact/ Bharat Now article]		* [https://thebharatnow.com/meet-shikhar-srivastava-the-young-changemaker-behind-petals-foundations-global-impact/ Bharat Now article]
	* [https://www.theindiaforbesnews.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html Forbes India coverage]		* [https://www.theindiaforbesnews.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html Forbes India coverage]
	* [https://www.newstoday24x7.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html News Today 24x7 feature]		* [https://www.newstoday24x7.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html News Today 24x7 feature]
	<references><ref>[https://thebharatnow.com/meet-shikhar-srivastava-the-young-changemaker-behind-petals-foundations-global-impact/ "Meet Shikhar Srivastava – The Young Changemaker Behind Petals Foundation’s Global Impact"], ''The Bharat Now''. Retrieved July 2025.</ref> <ref>[https://www.theindiaforbesnews.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html "How Shikhar Srivastava’s Petals Foundation Is Inspiring a Generation"], ''Forbes India''. Retrieved July 2025.</ref~~></references~~>		<references><ref>[https://thebharatnow.com/meet-shikhar-srivastava-the-young-changemaker-behind-petals-foundations-global-impact/ "Meet Shikhar Srivastava – The Young Changemaker Behind Petals Foundation’s Global Impact"], ''The Bharat Now''. Retrieved July 2025.</ref> <ref>[https://www.theindiaforbesnews.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html "How Shikhar Srivastava’s Petals Foundation Is Inspiring a Generation"], ''Forbes India''. Retrieved July 2025.</ref>

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	* [https://www.theindiaforbesnews.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html Forbes India coverage]		* [https://www.theindiaforbesnews.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html Forbes India coverage]
	* [https://www.newstoday24x7.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html News Today 24x7 feature]		* [https://www.newstoday24x7.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html News Today 24x7 feature]

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| colspan="2" style="text-align: center; font-size: larger; padding: 5px 0;" |'''Shikhar Srivastava'''
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Born'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |8 June 2005, [[wikipedia:Raebareli|Raebareli]], [[wikipedia:Uttar_Pradesh|Uttar Pradesh]], [[wikipedia:India|India]]
|-
| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Nationality'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:Indian|Indian]]
|-
| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Occupation'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:Philanthropy|Philanthropist]], [[wikipedia:Entrepreneur|Entrepreneur]], [[wikipedia:Medical education in India|Medical student]]
|-
| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Years active'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |2016–present
|-
| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Known for'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Founder of [[wikipedia:Petals Foundation|Petals Foundation]], [[wikipedia:Zostera|Zostera]]
|-
| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Education'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Pursuing [[wikipedia:MBBS|MBBS]] in [[wikipedia:India|India]]
|-
| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Parents'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Anita Srivastava, Kuldeep Srivastava
|-
| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Website'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |[https://petalsfoundation.in petalsfoundation.in]
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'''Shikhar Srivastava''' (born 8 June 2005) is an [[wikipedia:Indian|Indian]] [[wikipedia:philanthropist|philanthropist]], [[wikipedia:social entrepreneur|social entrepreneur]], and [[wikipedia:medical student|medical student]]. He is the founder of [[wikipedia:Petals Foundation|Petals Foundation]], a nonprofit working in [[wikipedia:animal welfare|animal welfare]], [[wikipedia:women's rights|women’s empowerment]], [[wikipedia:child education|child education]], and [[wikipedia:environmental sustainability|environmental sustainability]]. He is also the founder of [[wikipedia:Zostera|Zostera]], a [[wikipedia:jewellery|jewellery]] brand that operates on a [[wikipedia:social enterprise|social enterprise]] model.

== Early Life and Background ==
Born in [[wikipedia:Raebareli|Raebareli]], [[wikipedia:Uttar Pradesh|Uttar Pradesh]], into a family of [[wikipedia:law|law]] and [[wikipedia:politics|politics]], Srivastava was inspired by his mother, [[wikipedia:lawyer|lawyer]] Anita Srivastava, and father, [[wikipedia:legal professional|advocate]] Kuldeep Srivastava.

At age 11, Shikhar survived a shooting incident allegedly linked to political rivalry. This life-changing event fueled his motivation to serve the vulnerable.

His emotional attachments to his late grandmother and pet dog sparked empathy, which eventually led him to serve stray animals, street children, and elderly women without homes or families.

== Education ==
Shikhar chose to pursue [[wikipedia:medicine|medicine]], believing that his career should blend [[wikipedia:healthcare|healthcare]] with [[wikipedia:community development|community service]]. He is currently pursuing an [[wikipedia:MBBS|MBBS]] degree in [[wikipedia:India|India]], managing his education alongside Petals Foundation and Zostera operations.

== Career ==
=== Petals Foundation ===
[[wikipedia:Petals Foundation|Petals Foundation]] was established in 2016 and now operates in over 42 cities including [[wikipedia:Delhi|Delhi]], [[wikipedia:Mumbai|Mumbai]], [[wikipedia:Kolkata|Kolkata]], [[wikipedia:Pune|Pune]], and [[wikipedia:Prayagraj|Prayagraj]]. It has international chapters in [[wikipedia:Bali|Bali]], [[wikipedia:Jakarta|Jakarta]], [[wikipedia:San Diego|San Diego]], [[wikipedia:Virginia|Virginia]], and [[wikipedia:Nepal|Nepal]].

Its focus areas include: - [[wikipedia:Animal welfare in India|Animal welfare]] through feeding, rescue, and adoption - [[wikipedia:Women's empowerment in India|Women’s empowerment]] via menstrual hygiene awareness and vocational training - [[wikipedia:Right to education|Child education]] through slum schools and resource distribution - [[wikipedia:Environmental movement in India|Environmental sustainability]] via tree plantations and urban sanitation

Petals is known for its [[wikipedia:volunteerism|volunteer-driven]], [[wikipedia:decentralized|decentralized]], and [[wikipedia:self-sustainability|self-sustained]] structure.

=== Zostera ===
[[wikipedia:Zostera|Zostera]] is a socially conscious [[wikipedia:jewellery|jewellery and lifestyle]] startup. It funds Petals Foundation’s operations through its profits, embodying the principles of [[wikipedia:social enterprise|ethical business]] and financial independence.

== Impact ==
Shikhar has helped: - Rescue and feed over 100,000 stray animals - Support thousands of homeless and elderly women - Educate and nourish children in underprivileged areas - Conduct menstrual hygiene drives for rural women - Launch tree plantation and sanitation campaigns

== Media Recognition ==
Srivastava has been covered by major media outlets such as:

* [https://thebharatnow.com/meet-shikhar-srivastava-the-young-changemaker-behind-petals-foundations-global-impact/ The Bharat Now]
* [https://www.theindiaforbesnews.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html Forbes India]
* [https://www.newstoday24x7.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html News Today 24x7]

== See Also ==

* [[wikipedia:Social entrepreneurship in India|Social entrepreneurship in India]]
* [[wikipedia:Animal welfare in India|Animal welfare in India]]
* [[wikipedia:Youth activism|Youth activism]]
* [[wikipedia:Social enterprise|Social enterprise]]

== External Links ==

* [https://petalsfoundation.in Official website – Petals Foundation]
* [https://thebharatnow.com/meet-shikhar-srivastava-the-young-changemaker-behind-petals-foundations-global-impact/ Bharat Now article]
* [https://www.theindiaforbesnews.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html Forbes India coverage]
* [https://www.newstoday24x7.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html News Today 24x7 feature]

== References ==
<references><ref>[https://thebharatnow.com/meet-shikhar-srivastava-the-young-changemaker-behind-petals-foundations-global-impact/ "Meet Shikhar Srivastava – The Young Changemaker Behind Petals Foundation’s Global Impact"], ''The Bharat Now''. Retrieved July 2025.</ref> <ref>[https://www.theindiaforbesnews.co.in/2025/06/how-shikharsrivastavas-petals.html "How Shikhar Srivastava’s Petals Foundation Is Inspiring a Generation"], ''Forbes India''. Retrieved July 2025.</ref></references>