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Inspiring individuals and initiatives protecting and reviving our planet through climate action, sustainability, and environmental conservation.

India Becomes World’s Second-Largest Solar Market In 2025: Bhupender Yadav

India added 37 GW solar capacity in 2025, overtaking the US and strengthening its global renewable leadership position.

Meet Prateek Tiwari: Jaipur Man Cooling 4000+ Homes Through Rooftop Farming

Praised by Anand Mahindra, Jaipur rooftop farms cool homes and grow food.

Rajasthan Farmer Ranaram Bishnoi Plants 27,000 Trees, Transforming Desert Into Thriving Green Ecosystem

Through decades of patience and indigenous knowledge, Ranaram Bishnoi transformed barren desert dunes near Jodhpur into thriving green cover.

Kerala’s ‘Forest Mother’: Devaki Amma’s Quiet Green Revolution Earned Her A Padma Shri

What began as recovery from a devastating accident became a four-decade mission to restore biodiversity in Kerala.

Sayaji Shinde Promised His Mother 5,000 Trees-Today, 6.5 Lakh Stand In Her Memory

Veteran actor Sayaji Shinde transformed personal grief into an environmental movement by planting and protecting lakhs of native trees across Maharashtra.

Indian Teens Win Global Praise for Tamarind-Based Water Microplastic Removal Solution

Three Indian teenagers won Earth Prize 2026 for tamarind-based microplastic removal solution.

Kerala’s Green Warrior Kallur Balan Dies After Transforming 100 Acres Into Forests With 25 Lakh Trees

After planting 25 lakh saplings, Kerala environmentalist Kallur Balan leaves behind forests and wildlife legacy.

How Panzath’s Centuries-Old Kashmir Festival Is Reviving Water Conservation Through Community Action

A centuries-old festival in Jammu and Kashmir is blending fishing traditions with community-led environmental conservation.

South Korea Smart Bin System Achieves 98% Food Waste Recycling Through Innovative Waste Management System

South Korea’s RFID-based waste system transforms household food waste into renewable energy, compost, and livestock feed while inspiring circular economy discussions.

Himalayan Village Lachen Enforces Plastic Bottle Ban to Protect Gurudongmar Lake Through Strict Checks

Lachen village in Sikkim bans plastic bottles to protect Gurudongmar Lake through strict checks and bamboo alternatives.

Bihar Engineer Turns Corn Husk Waste into Plastic Alternative; Secures ₹30 Lakh Indian Railways Order

Muzaffarpur engineer Naaz Ozair develops corn husk packaging, scaling plastic alternative with railway support.

Bhopal Installs India’s First Algae Tree Claiming to Absorb CO₂ like 25 Trees Annually

Bhopal has installed India’s first solar-powered algae tree that claims to clean polluted air like multiple trees, sparking debate on whether technology can replace natural ecosystems.

Kolkata Man Turns 21 Lakh Discarded Mango Seeds into 8 Lakh Trees Across India

A Kolkata-based citizen initiative is transforming discarded mango seeds into grafted saplings that support thousands of farmers while building a nationwide participatory reforestation movement.

Young Volunteers Inspire Massive Civic Action Through Their Determined Efforts In The Lakhandei River Clean-Up Campaign

Sitamarhi youth and officials revived Lakhandei River through de-silting and cleanup, restoring flow and farmers’ livelihoods.

How a Mizoram Village Became India’s Cleanest Panchayat: Kawrthah North Secures Top National Rank in 2025

Kawrthah North in Mizoram recognised for sanitation, conservation, and sustainable rural governance.

India Becomes World’s Third-Largest Renewable Energy Capacity Holder With 283 GW Non-Fossil Capacity

India’s rapid clean energy expansion has strengthened its global standing, though experts warn domestic manufacturing remains crucial.

Apple Announces ₹100 Crore India Sustainability Initiative For Renewable Energy, Recycling And Green Startup Support

Apple has unveiled a ₹100 crore sustainability initiative in India focused on clean energy, recycling and climate innovation.

Darjeeling’s Barkha Subba Wins ‘Green Oscar’ For Saving Himalayan Salamander As Habitats Shrink

Barkha Subba’s global recognition highlights urgent conservation efforts to save a vulnerable species through community-led action.

Justice Surya Kant Declares Sikkim First Fully Paperless State Judiciary At Gangtok Conference

At a Gangtok judicial technology conference, Sikkim’s court system was recognised for its full transition towards paperless operations under India’s expanding e-Courts initiative.

How Babita Gupta’s Plastic Recycling Idea Is Creating Jobs For 1,000 Rural Women In Muzaffarpur

A Muzaffarpur entrepreneur transformed discarded plastic into a sustainable livelihood model, enabling hundreds of rural women to earn while reducing waste.

Jaipur’s Net-Zero Cooling Station Offers 5-6°C Relief During 40°C Heatwaves Without Air Conditioning

A solar-powered public cooling station in Jaipur uses khus curtains and passive design to offer heat relief to outdoor workers during extreme summer temperatures.

From Disability to Determination: How N. S. Rajappan Has Spent a Decade Cleaning Plastic Waste from Vembanad Lake

72-year-old paralysed man rows Vembanad Lake daily, cleaning plastic, inspiring responsibility.

IEA Jet Fuel Warning Exposes Fragile Global Trade: 33% of World Commerce at Risk Amid Energy Crisis

Rising geopolitical tensions and fuel supply risks are pushing nations to accelerate renewable energy adoption for security and climate stability.

From Dry Land To Dense Forest: Teacher Plants 5,000 Trees On 7.6 Acres In Madhya Pradesh

Retired teacher spends two decades planting trees, turning barren land into thriving forest habitat.

IEA Jet Fuel Warning Exposes Fragile Global Trade: 33% of World Commerce at Risk Amid Energy Crisis

Rising geopolitical tensions and fuel supply risks are pushing nations to accelerate renewable energy adoption for security and climate stability.

When Over a Thousand Die and Millions Are Displaced, Southeast Asia’s Floods Become a Warning the World Must Not Ignore

As unprecedented floods sweep Southeast Asia, millions suffer in silence while global attention lags, exposing dangerous inequalities in climate reporting and the escalating threat facing every nation.

Nation Builders 2024 – Mahindra:  Forging a Resilient Future, Anchoring National Development

Mahindra's unwavering dedication to social responsibility exemplifies its role as a catalyst for transformation