AN internationally renowned Sikh blogger from Malmesbury has arrived in India to start his work trying to save lives through engineering.

Navjot Sawhney has inspired thousands across the globe with his blog Nav’s Project 365, but he arrived in India this week to start a year of humanitarian work.

The 25-year-old engineer will be working for free for social enterprise Prakti through Engineers Without Borders UK, who help to develop cleaner stove cookers for families dying of smoke inhalation.

“I’ll be helping to design cook stoves that are 80 per cent more fuel efficient and produce 80 per cent less smoke,” he said. “These stoves will save lives.

“I’m combining my desire to help people with my engineering skills, to make a difference to the lives of millions across the developing world.

“While I’m here, I’ll be using my blog, Nav’s Project 365, as a platform to raise awareness of social issues in India and create change.

“I’ll be meeting people living in poverty, telling their stories, championing charities and showing my international audience the reality of life in the developing world.”

To keep up to date with Nav’s journey, search for Nav’s Project 365 on Facebook or visit navsproject365.com