Changemakers

How Smita Kelton Shah’s JOY Empowers Tribal Farmers Through Organic Farming
Through season-long organic mentoring, Jaya Organic Yojana helps tribal farmers restore degraded soil, recycle agricultural waste, and boost annual incomes by 458%.

Padma Shri 2026: How Veterinary Scientist Dr. Punniamurthy Natesan Pioneered Herbal Healthcare for Livestock
For over four decades, Dr. Punniamurthy Natesan has developed evidence-based herbal treatments that improve livestock health and promote sustainable farming.

Maharashtra-Based Deesha Education Foundation Is Building India’s Future of Eye Care
Deesha Education Foundation is transforming eye care in Maharashtra, restoring vision through technology, community screenings, and efficient corneal transplant networks.

Meet 14-Year-Old Surya Utkarsha, Building Technology Solutions For Safer Roads And Better Cities
Inspired by a childhood road accident, Bengaluru teen Surya Utkarsha is using technology and education to make roads safer.

How IAS Officer Turned a Maharashtra Village into India’s Digital Governance Model
In just ten months, IAS officer Vishal Narwade transformed Maharashtra’s Kadepur Gram Panchayat into a nationally recognised model of digital, transparent and citizen-centric governance.

Youth-Led Organization CareLeavers Inner Circle Forum Is Building India’s Missing Aftercare System
Youth-led CLiC Forum builds India’s missing aftercare system, empowering care leavers exiting childcare institutions with essential mentorship, documentation, housing, and career opportunities.

How Jumde Yomgam Gamlin’s Work Helped 700+ People Recover From Addiction and Empowered 2,000 Women
Padma Shri awardee Jumde Yomgam Gamlin spent decades empowering women and combating addiction across Arunachal Pradesh.

How IAS Shekhar Anand Is Bringing Education, Identity and Hope to 8,000 Brick Kiln Workers in Bihar
Through Project Swabhimaan, IAS officer Shekhar Anand is bringing education, identity documents, welfare services and dignity to thousands of migrant brick kiln workers and their children across Sheikhpura, Bihar.

Meet Neeru Yadav: The ‘Hockey Wali Sarpanch’ Empowering Girls And Transforming Rural Rajasthan
After becoming Rajasthan’s first woman Sarpanch of Lambia Ahir, Neeru Yadav has championed girls’ hockey, women’s empowerment and rural development.

Padma Shri Awardee Swami Sivananda’s Legacy of Yoga and Simplicity Lives On After His Passing
The Padma Shri awardee, remembered for his disciplined lifestyle and commitment to yoga, leaves behind a legacy that continues to inspire healthier and more mindful living.

From Dubai’s Corporate Career To Rural Bengal: How Sandra Lavie Gojković Founded The India School Project
After leaving a successful career in Dubai, Sandra Gojković founded The India School Project to create educational opportunities for children in rural Bengal.

How IAS Tukaram Mundhe Is Reshaping Maharashtra’s Fight Against Milk Adulteration
IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe’s Maharashtra FDA campaign expands beyond milk testing, targeting the entire dairy supply chain to improve food safety.
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