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Jodhpur’s Amit Soni, tasked by PUSA to create millet-based confectioneries, crafted an innovative chocolate truffle cake using pearl millet. To his...
In Varanasi, the efforts of IAS officers S Rajalingam and Himanshu Nagpal to combat malnutrition have transformed thousands of lives — renovating...
Poonam Sharma transformed adversity into triumph after her husband’s job loss led to her children being expelled from school. Starting with...
In 2019, a devastating fire destroyed 1,000 trees in Dr Shankar Lal Garg’s forest, built on barren land. Despite the setback, his resilience turned...
While drumstick farming is often unprofitable, cultivating moringa leaves is lucrative, thanks to global demand. Farmers like Sarla Mann and Dr...
Inspired by childhood interests in aquatic life, Surat-based Dr Manoj Sharma transformed the barren lands of Gujarat into thriving shrimp farms....
Driven by her son’s health struggles, P Lakshmi Priya created spinach-rich recipes that transformed her kitchen experiments into Thinasari Keerai, a...
L Krishnamoorthy’s passion for nature led him from childhood explorations to becoming a dedicated IFS officer committed to conservation. His...
From bed preparation, moisture control, and quality assurance, successful farmers share insights on turning vermicompost into a profitable and...
In Varanasi, IAS officer Akshat Verma turned discarded clothes from Ganga ghats into a sustainable solution. Teaming up with Hope Welfare Foundation,...
Kajal Jawla, while working a full-time corporate job and managing a new marriage, achieved her dream of becoming an IAS officer. Her journey of...
Dr Sarita and PV Subramanian, dental surgeons turned wildlife advocates, were moved to action when they saw a tigress struggling for water in Kanha...
Parth Chavda overcame personal and academic challenges to clear the UPSC exam in 2023. Emphasising the importance of NCERT books in building a strong...
What began with just Rs 7,000 and a dream of affordable, handcrafted luxury has turned into a thriving brand. Kurta Ghar celebrates the beauty of...
In 2018, Saurabh Bhawania secured AIR 113 in UPSC while managing a full-time job and fatherhood. With three months to UPSC Prelims, he shares expert...
An accidental YouTube discovery steered Narendra Kumar Girwa towards freshwater pearl farming. Despite financial hardships and challenging climate...
Beekeeping offers a sustainable, profitable alternative for farmers and urbanites alike. With just a one-time investment, it enriches biodiversity and...
Sai Manogna Guthikonda, a 17-year-old JEE Main topper, achieved a 100 percentile, backed by her family’s unwavering support and guidance. Her...
In 2018, Akshay Agrawal returned from Singapore to India, leaving behind a prosperous career to pursue his childhood dream of becoming an IAS officer....
This Valentine’s, celebrate love in its most beautiful form — by giving back. From supporting underprivileged communities to rescuing animals or...
In the remote hills of Manipur, Seth Moirangthem’s SNL Energy Solutions is revolutionising lives with solar power. Women now work beyond dusk, and...
By using local resources like cow dung, cow urine, jaggery, and chillies, farmers can eliminate the need for chemical fertilisers and pesticides. Here...
Despite vision impairment and financial struggles, Rajesh Kumar, who worked as a security guard, transformed his life by venturing into rose farming...
Kahan Singh Pannu, a retired IAS officer from Punjab, has developed an innovative technique called Seeding of Rice on Beds (SRB) to combat the...
Pearl farming offers lucrative returns, with potential earnings of up to Rs 20 lakh per batch from a modest investment. Success depends on careful...
Laveena Jain, a 56-year-old cancer survivor, turned her years of culinary passion into a thriving business, known today as ‘Laveena’s Tripti...
Once a winter wonderland, Kashmir is now plagued by air pollution and infrequent snowfalls. Sheikh Ameen reminisces about his snow-filled childhood,...
Anirudha and Sucheta Ambekar, both IT professionals, turned their longing for rural life into reality. Their sustainable home, ‘Anant Farms’, near...
Gujarat-based engineer Shani Pandya is revolutionising urban energy needs with his innovative solar trees and tiles. By drastically reducing land...
Indoor saffron farming is a rewarding long-term investment with each bulb promising a decade of golden harvests. You can grow your own saffron by...
In Odisha’s Ganjam district, the Nirikhyana initiative, led by IAS Dibyajyoti Parida, provides free ultrasound scans to rural pregnant women,...
Vikash Kumar and Rahul Vashukhi have transformed 100 tonnes of plastic waste into stylish and sustainable furniture. Starting with a homemade machine,...
Siddharth A K, along with his friends Sooraj Verma and Alvin George, runs ‘Carbon & Whale’, a clean-tech startup to convert plastic waste into...
Kavya Dhobale, a dedicated nurse overwhelmed by frontline COVID-19 duties, shifted her focus to organic farming. After experiencing the pandemic’s...
At 21, Manipur’s Yangmila Zimik overcame societal stigma and financial challenges as a single mother, turning her entrepreneurial journey into a...
Ramveer Tanwar, known as India’s Pond Man, has revived over 80 ponds across seven states. Supported by 500 volunteers, his impactful efforts have...
In Odisha’s Khordha district, Anusuya and Kasinath Jena’s ‘Jayadev Banana Farmers and Artisans Association’ upcycles post-harvest banana waste into...
Anshul Mishra, a computer science graduate, returned to his roots in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to transform barren ancestral land into a...
Parminder Singh has devised an innovative solution to stubble burning by creating an eco-friendly alternative to heat-and-cold insulating tiles.
Mantaj Sidhu quit his high-paying Google job in Ireland to start Gill Organics, a venture that lets urban families temporarily own a patch of land...
In Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district, a pioneering space lab is transforming education for rural students by introducing them to space science,...
Meet Kolkata’s momo king, Rinchen, who went from giving away free momos due to no orders to having the entire city line up at his shop. Once mocked...
Jagpal Singh Phogat, a teacher from Haryana, turned to beekeeping despite initial family scepticism. Overcoming early setbacks, he has empowered...
This step-by-step guide explains how to grow organic strawberries at home in pots. Learn how to select seedlings, create a suitable environment,...
Farmer Ashok Gade from Maharashtra's Jalgaon has innovated and patented his banana biscuits, employing 50 other farmers and earning triple the profit.
By facilitating the consumption of free IFA tablets, setting up kitchen gardens, making learning fun for dropout slum kids, setting up rural...
After working for 11 years at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Jitender Mann moved back to his ancestral home in Haryana to embrace organic...
IAS Sakshi Sawhney launched the Future Tycoons Challenge to promote entrepreneurship among marginalised communities in rural Punjab. The initiative...
Kerala-based Rani Sunny transformed jackfruit into innovative products like dried jackfruit, seed powder, and pulp. Her value-added approach turned...
Along with his mother Meena, CA Sahil Jain launched ‘Mighty Millets’ to sell a wide range of snacking options. Catering to over 50 hotels such as...