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From Rs 10 to Rs 150/kg: How Koppal’s Kesar Mangoes Became a Global Hit

From a small village in Karnataka to becoming a favourite mango variety internationally, Koppal's Kesar has become a sensation. All thanks to...

26.04.2025 10

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Hiren Kumar Bose

This Assam Duo Is Turning Water Hyacinth Into Tree-Free Paper — And Has Already Made Rs 20 Lakh

From Assam’s overflowing wetlands to a growing eco-startup, Rupankar and Aniket have crafted a new future, turning water hyacinth into...

24.04.2025 20

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Hiren Kumar Bose

This Flower Ended Generations of Struggle for Maharashtra’s Tribal Farmers

These tribal farmers had no land rights, no irrigation, and no steady income. Today, jasmine fields have replaced uncertainty. With every bloom, their...

02.04.2025 10

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Hiren Kumar Bose

This ‘12th Fail’ Farmer Created a Super Turmeric Variety — Now It’s Thriving in 13 States

SK4, a high-yielding turmeric variety developed by Sachin Kamlakar Karekar, is transforming farming in 13 states across the country.

27.02.2025 10

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Hiren Kumar Bose

Using Tomato Waste, This Startup Creates a Sustainable Replacement for Animal Leather

Can bioleather really replace animal leather? Pritesh Mistry’s The Bio Company is answering this question by turning tomato waste into eco-friendly...

30.01.2025 4

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Hiren Kumar Bose

Kanpur Farmer Turns Solar-Dried Flowers Into Profits, Helping 100+ Local Farmers

In 2019, Shivraj Nishad from Shekhpur village in Kanpur left his job to start a small-scale business cultivating, harvesting, and dehydrating local...

12.12.2024 10

The Better India

Hiren Kumar Bose