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From Bamboo to Brighter Futures: How Assam’s Artisans Turn Tradition Into Livelihoods
Prabhat Saikia’s bamboo-and-cane handicraft unit in Jorhat, Assam, supports around 20 young artisans while taking traditional craftsmanship to wider markets.
Uttar Pradesh’s Kartik Sahani Removes Over 1,000 Kg of Waste From Tamsa River in 22 Days
At 19, Kartik Sahani spent 22 days removing over 1,000 kg of waste from Tamsa River, inspiring local environmental action.
How Kolkata Artist Chandra Nath Saha Built Maa Durga From 13,000 Recycled Pens
Kolkata artist Chandra Nath Saha created a 5.5-foot Maa Durga sculpture using 13,000 recycled plastic pens and refills at Tridhara Sammilani, promoting sustainable festival art.
Harsha Tej’s BlueDot Foundation Works to Revive Bengaluru’s Lakes and Tackle Water Crisis
Environmental conservationist Harsha Tej’s BlueDot Foundation restores lakes, creates new water bodies and promotes sustainable water management through CSR-supported initiatives.
Takachar Converts North India’s Crop Waste Into Biochar, Offering an Alternative to Stubble Burning
Co-founded by Vidyut Mohan, Takachar converts agricultural residue into biochar using portable technology, reducing reliance on burning.
West Bengal’s Gaurang Sahu Cycles to Clean Public Spaces and Promote Civic Responsibility
At 26, Gaurang Sahu cycles kilometres each week while pursuing his B.Ed studies, dedicating several days to cleaning neglected public spaces across West Bengal.
Tamil Nadu’s Vinisha Umashankar Creates Solar Cart To Replace Charcoal-Powered Street Ironing Carts
A schoolgirl’s attempt to replace charcoal-powered ironing with solar energy grew into an internationally recognised climate innovation.
Tamil Nadu’s Class 8 Dropout P. M. Murugesan Turns Banana Waste Into ₹1.5 Crore Business
From discarded banana stems, Murugesan built a ₹1.5 crore business creating jobs through waste innovation.
How Nigerian Engineer Yahaya Ahmed Turns Plastic Waste Into Eco-Friendly Homes
Nigerian engineer Yahaya Ahmed upcycles thousands of sand-filled plastic bottles into affordable, fireproof, and climate-resilient homes across Nigeria.
G Srikanth: The Techie Who Braved Land Mafia Threats to Build a 25-Acre Forest
G Srikanth turned 25 acres of barren Palar riverbed into a thriving forest in Tamil Nadu, braving land mafia threats and planting over 15,000 trees across Vellore.
How IFS Officer Dr Jitendra Ramgaokar Uses AI To Protect Maharashtra Wildlife
IFS Officer Dr. Jitendra Ramgaokar combines AI conflict alerts, solar fencing, and community ecotourism to protect Maharashtra wildlife.
How Odisha’s IFS Officer Built a New Conservation Model for Elephants Using Technology
In Odisha’s Deogarh, Rashmi G. is combining thermal drones, AI surveillance, habitat management and community participation to make human-elephant coexistence safer.
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