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

From Sunlight to 50,000 Plates: How Mount Abu’s Solar Kitchen Is Redefining Sustainable Mass Cooking

India’s largest solar-powered kitchen in Rajasthan shows how clean energy can feed thousands while cutting fuel use and emissions.
Green Pencil Foundation

In Smog-Hit Delhi NCR, Green Pencil Foundation’s Eco-Friendly Libraries Offer Students Safer Learning Spaces

As air pollution worsens in Delhi NCR, Green Pencil Foundation's eco-friendly libraries are offering children safer spaces to learn and breathe.

From Second Life to Zero E-Waste: How MaxVolt Energy Is Building India’s Circular Battery Economy

MaxVolt Energy is closing the lithium battery loop through second-life applications, advanced recycling, and nationwide take-back programmes to power India’s sustainable future.

Eco-Blossom: How a Manipur Woman Transformed Flower Waste Into Sustainable Livelihoods

A pandemic experiment by a young entrepreneur in Manipur has grown into a women-led, eco-friendly enterprise supporting hundreds of flower farmers across India.

Delhi Man Quits Corporate Job in 2019 to Lead Earth Warriors Cleaning Yamuna, 12 States Tonnes Waste

Pankaj Kumar quit corporate life to found Earth Warriors, cleaning rivers weekly across 12 states.
Ramesh Kharmale

Ramesh Kharmale’s Green Mission: Ex-Army Man & His Family Revives Dhamankhel Hill, Traps Rainwater & Boosts Local Ecology

An ex-soldier from Pune has gained national acclaim for single-handedly transforming Junnar’s barren hills into lush forests.

IRS Rohit Mehra’s Free School of Trees: Delhi Kids Swap Brand Names for Neem, Peepal in Garden Immersion

IRS officer Rohit Mehra's free School of Trees in Delhi-NCR teaches urban kids nature hands-on, beating brand obsession.

Kolkata Launches Rs 12.5 Lakh Tree Ambulance to Protect 6% Vulnerable Trees Amid 30% Green Cover Loss

Kolkata's groundbreaking free Tree Ambulance service responds to distressed public trees with expert care, tackling low green cover and storm risks via a toll-free SOS line.

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.

Nine-Year-Old Eiha Dixit Transforms Barren Lands into Mini Forests Through Tireless Tree Planting Mission

A nine-year-old from Meerut transforms barren lands into thriving green spaces through her innovative foundation, earning top national and international accolades.

IAS Supriya Sahu’s 2025 UNEP Award: Leadership That Created 2.5 Million Green Jobs and Boosted Forest Cover

Tamil Nadu IAS officer Supriya Sahu earns UNEP's 2025 Champions of the Earth award for pioneering ecosystem restoration, green jobs, and climate resilience in the Nilgiris.

Restore 50/100: NITI Aayog’s Bold Push for Viksit Bharat at WRI India’s RESTORE 2025

NITI Aayog’s Restore 50/100 blueprint aims to convert degraded land into economic, climate, and community wealth for a sustainable Viksit Bharat 2047.

75YO Padma Shri Janak: Zero Waste, Solar-Powered Home Feeds 50 Houses, Trains 1.8 Lakh in Eco-Living Near Indore

Padma Shri Janak Palta McGilligan's zero-waste Sanawadia home, powered by wind and solar, inspires sustainable living for over 1.8 lakh people amid India's green push.

Rajasthan Woman Turns Waste Into Wealth: Sushila Devi Weaves Old Newspapers Into Lakhs-Worth Bags, Uplifting 50 Women

Sushila Devi in Jhalawar turns personal tragedy and waste papers into a thriving business employing 50 rural women with bags sold up to Rs 2,500 abroad.
Marimuthu Yoganathan

Tree Man of India: Meet Marimuthu Yoganathan, the Bus Conductor Who Planted Over 3 Lakh Saplings

Yoganathan has self-funded massive tree-planting drives across Tamil Nadu, inspiring students and communities.

India’s Airport Achieves Water- Positive Certification, Leading India in Sustainable Innovation

Delhi’s IGI Airport sets a national benchmark in sustainable aviation by replenishing over 9 million litres of water annually, exceeding its consumption.

Every Living Being, Every Place, Every River Is Calling: Youth-Led #CleanupBhai Ignites UP’s Environmental Awakening in Bareilly

A youth-driven environmental initiative in Bareilly leverages technology and community effort to fight pollution and rejuvenate local rivers and green spaces.

Supreme Court Bans Mining Within 1 km of All National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries Across India

Supreme Court bans mining within 1 km of all national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, protecting forests, wildlife, and tribal rights.
Green by Goonj

Green by Goonj: Empowering 1,000+ Rural Women by Repurposing Urban Waste Sustainably

Green by Goonj turns urban waste into eco-products, empowering rural women, reducing poverty, and promoting climate resilience for a greener, equitable India.

Save River Cauvery: In Tamil Nadu, 200 Women Run Asia’s Largest Eco-Nursery, Nurturing Millions of Saplings to Restore River Lifeline

Over 200 women in Cuddalore run Asia’s largest nursery, nurturing millions of saplings to revive ecosystems and save the Cauvery River.

Six-Year-Old Environmentalist Roohi Launches ‘Tree Bank Nursery’ to Plant 1 Crore Trees; Felicitated by Kerala Governor

Youngest environmentalist Roohi Mohazzab’s initiative encourages nationwide school participation to plant 1 crore native trees.

Hyderabad Teens Diya Loka and Sahithi Radha Lead the Fight Against E-Waste Through ‘E-Cycl’, a Student-Led Initiative

At 17, they are leading a global youth movement transforming e-waste into refurbished devices for education.

Tamil Nadu Farmer Turns 50-Acre Farmland into Thriving Sanctuary, Hosting Over 1,800 Wild Deer

A Tamil Nadu farmer’s compassion turned 50 acres of farmland into a sanctuary for 1,800 deer.

Driving to Uttarakhand This Winter? State to Impose Green Tax on Out-of-State Vehicles from December 1; All You Need to Know

Uttarakhand will levy automated green tax on vehicles from other states starting December 2025 to reduce pollution and preserve its delicate environment.

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