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Afsana Parveen transformed her grief into a rooftop garden in Jhansi, nurturing over 200 plants. Inspired by her daughter’s memory, she grew fruits...
Nahaz Basheer quit a lucrative job in Qatar to introduce high-quality yoghurt to India. Despite initial skepticism, he launched Crèmberie, achieving...
They’re not environmentalists by label, but by life. These five individuals are restoring mangrove forests—vital, vanishing ecosystems that...
In Anantapur, the Ananta Neru Sanrakshanam project transformed barren, drought-hit lands into thriving ecosystems through innovative water...
In celebrating Mother’s Day, we explore the transformative power of hobbies for mothers who dedicate themselves to family care. Discover five...
Inspired by Netaji Bose, Asha Sahay was 17 when she joined INA's Rani of Jhansi regiment and fought for Indian independence. Her...
This summer, trade screens for streams and playgrounds for forest paths! From Uttarakhand’s misty trails to Kerala’s elephant camps, these 5...
When health challenges disrupted their lives, sisters Veda and Sudha channelled their science backgrounds to create Earthful, a plant-based nutrition...
From Krishna Yadav’s pickle empire to Dr Michelle Harrison’s nurturing home for orphans, these stories remind us of the unyielding strength and...
In Madhya Pradesh, Anand Jain’s 16-acre farm utilises agrivoltaics to produce crops and solar power without sacrificing arable land. This innovative...
After working as a project scientist in ISRO, Professor Divakar Channappa left city life in Bengaluru and turned to farming. In a bid to grow...
Raised in rural Haryana, Hemant Pareek witnessed his mother’s struggles as a daily wage labourer. Moved by injustice, he set out to become a civil...
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....