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A promise made to his father, a blacksmith, drove Smit Panchal to become an IAS officer at just 22. After two attempts, financial struggles, and...
From reviving forgotten rivers to launching space science education in rural areas, rethinking waste management, and pioneering water conservation...
From soldering and wiring to battery setup, fault-finding, and installation, over 300 women in remote rural areas have become skilled solar engineers...
Researchers at NIT Rourkela, led by Dr Preetam Sarkar, are transforming agricultural waste like jackfruit, jamun, and litchi seeds into biodegradable...
Abandoned for not producing milk, thousands of bulls were left to suffer on the streets. In Bikaner, Vighanesh Ojha stepped away from his corporate...
Abandoned for not producing milk, thousands of bulls were left to suffer on the streets. In Bikaner, Vighnesh Ojha stepped away from his corporate...
At Sonika Bhasin’s Mumbai home, sustainability is second nature. From composting kitchen scraps and switching to bioenzymes to cutting out...
Overcoming UPSC setbacks, Veda Gogineni and Kajal Srivastava redefined their paths by embracing entrepreneurship. Veda’s Earthful flourished on...
To address Harda district’s skewed sex ratio and promote gender equality, IAS officer Aditya Singh launched the Rewa Shakti Abhiyan. Through Kirti...
For the past 14 years, Anupama Desai has been growing seasonal vegetables and collecting seeds of the produce grown at home. She shares 10 easy tips...
Indian startups are transforming energy access with affordable solar tech solutions like trees, tiles, and off-grid setups. Startup founders propose...
Sunil Harsana, known as the ‘Pied Piper of Mangar Bani’, leads initiatives in the Aravali hills to instill environmental appreciation in children....
Founded by Mathangi Swaminathan in 2021, Parity Lab turns personal trauma into collective strength — empowering survivors of gendered violence to...
Sneha Rajguru left her film career behind to pursue farming. Alongside her father, Anil, she transformed barren land near Pune into ‘BaapBeti...
Tanveer Inamdar's Mission Urja has transformed tribal villages in Maharashtra, bringing electricity through innovative portable solar and...
Led by IAS officer Manoj Satyawan Mahajan, the Aama Sundargarh Swachh Sundargarh initiative has transformed rural waste management in Odisha. Engaging...
What if your home-grown vegetables could thrive without soil—and your fish could help feed them? With aquaponics, a beautiful balance of fish and...
In Hyderabad, Ashok Rao transformed his 2,000-square-foot rooftop into a lush garden amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 200 plants, including...
Dr Anil Rajvanshi’s solar-powered water purification initiative in Phaltan, Maharashtra, transforms rural schools by providing clean drinking water...
Journalist Mugdha Kalra shares her journey of raising her autistic son, Madhav — marked by patience, acceptance, and celebrating everyday victories....
Seshadri successfully cultivated Kashmiri saffron in Kerala using aeroponic farming. Within a year, he earned Rs 12 lakh and has already trained 100...
Explore five groundbreaking agri-tech innovations that are cutting input costs, optimising resource use, and boosting productivity — empowering...
Development Alternatives is reshaping rural India by turning job seekers into job creators. It has enabled 15,000 enterprises, powering local...
Suhas Bali transitioned from a corporate career to exotic vegetable farming in Vidarbha. Despite lacking formal agricultural training, he adopted...
Raised in a conservative family, Sudharani Marndi broke the mould to pursue art over a conventional career. From a small-time creator to an...
In Maharashtra’s parched landscapes, former IRS officer Ujjwal Kumar Chavan initiated a transformative water conservation project. Inspired to...
In the lush landscapes of Meghalaya, rural women endured arduous daily treks to fetch water, navigating challenging terrains while balancing heavy...
Adopting horticulture can offer farmers sustainable advantages, with these crops generally yielding higher profits and longer-term returns than...
In Maharashtra’s parched landscapes, former IRS officer Ujjwa Kumar Chavan initiated a transformative water conservation project. Inspired to combat...
In 2020, assistant professor Sonia Dahiya built a thriving mushroom farming business, ‘Doctor Dahiya Mushroom Farm’. Combining her biotechnology...
What if your trash didn’t just disappear but turned into something valuable? Mana Shah, founder of Green Practices, helps Mumbai households and...
Choosing the right optional subject for the UPSC exam is crucial, as it contributes 500 marks to the total 1750 in the Mains. Excelling in this area...
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...