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Kerala’s Lone Jungle Teacher K. R. Usha Kumari Taught Tribal Children, Later Reassigned As Sweeper

K. R. Usha Kumari spent years trekking through forests to educate tribal children in Kerala before her school’s closure led to her reassignment as a sweeper in 2022.

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.

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.

How Smita Choudhary’s Foundation Empowers 3,500 Children Across 46+ Villages in Himachal Pradesh

Founded in 2020, the Enlightened India Foundation empowers rural girls through education, digital safety and leadership training while helping communities address infrastructure concerns.

Kerala’s Govind Krishnan Moves From Gurukula Education to ISRO’s Space Programme

After four years of Vedic studies, Kerala’s Govind Krishnan cleared JEE, studied engineering at IIST and was selected for ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.

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 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.

From West Bengal to the Andaman Islands: How Dr. Ratan Chandra Kar Built Trust Through Healthcare

Dr. Kar spent decades providing healthcare to the Jarawas, building trust through cultural understanding, patience and respect.

Meet Dr. Ejaz Ali, Patna’s Doctor Who Has Kept His ₹10 Consultation Fee For 40 Years

Since 1984, Dr. Ejaz Ali has kept his consultation fee at ₹10 while serving more than 100 patients daily.