
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.

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.

IFS Officer Dr. Jitendra Ramgaokar combines AI conflict alerts, solar fencing, and community ecotourism to protect Maharashtra wildlife.

In Odisha’s Deogarh, Rashmi G. is combining thermal drones, AI surveillance, habitat management and community participation to make human-elephant coexistence safer.

At Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary, Umesh Bagotia is helping restore native grasslands through habitat management, water conservation, wildlife care and community participation.

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Founded by Mazin Mukhtar and Parmita Sarma, Akshar School connects plastic recycling with education, vocational skills and environmental responsibility.

From securing 15,598 hectares of mangrove land to strengthening community participation, Ramarao’s approach connects conservation with coastal resilience and livelihoods.

Kolkata-born entrepreneur Navkaran Singh Bagga is using atmospheric moisture to create drinking water for communities where conventional infrastructure struggles to reach.

Jaipur-based WeVOIS Labs combines technology, waste processing and worker-focused systems to manage waste across 36+ cities.

Malhar Kaalambe and Dr. Binish Desai transform post-visarjan PoP Ganesha idols into durable study tables.