Changemakers

Roundglass Foundation Wins Junoon ’25 for Building Climate Resilience Across 2,900 Villages in Punjab
Roundglass Foundation was recognised at Junoon ’25 for community-driven climate solutions transforming rural Punjab through scale, sustainability, and local ownership.

“Talent Means Nothing Without Dignity”: How a 19-Year-Old Coach Transformed Girls’ Football in Rural Rajasthan
A young football coach in rural Rajasthan challenged taboos, prioritised menstrual dignity, and helped village girls rise as athletes and equals.

Hungary Unveils Solar-Heated Tunnels Keeping Strays 15°C Warmer, Slashing Hypothermia by 40% in Deadly Winters
Hungary’s solar-heated tunnels give stray dogs life-saving warmth in sub-zero winters.

₹5 Lakh Wings of Kindness: Karnataka School Headmaster Gifts Village Kids Their First Flight Ever
A devoted Karnataka school headmaster self-funded a Rs 5 lakh special flight for 24 top rural students, giving them their maiden aerial adventure to Bengaluru.

Delhi Girl Quit Her Job in 2007 to Help Hundreds of Rape Survivors Get Justice: Yogita Bhayana’s Nirbhaya Legacy
Yogita Bhayana reflects on supporting invisible rape survivors beyond Nirbhaya while leading 2025 protests for systemic justice reforms.

From Age-Group Cricket To IPL Glory, Vaibhav Suryavanshi Wins Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
Recognised by President Droupadi Murmu, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Bal Puraskar honour celebrates discipline, records and India’s growing faith in youth talent.

Breaking the Gender Gear: Himachal’s First Woman Truck Driver Neha Thakur Redefines India’s Highways
Neha Thakur, backed by her trucker father, defies gender norms to become Himachal’s pioneering female truck driver and YouTuber, inspiring a wave of women in logistics.

Who Is 10-Year-Old Shravan Singh? Young Hero Honoured for Helping Soldiers During Operation Sindoor
President Murmu honoured young Shravan Singh for providing vital supplies to soldiers during intense border tensions.

10-Year-Old Shravan Cycles Milk, Lassi to Army Jawans in Op Sindoor, Bags PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Honour
A 10-year-old Sikh boy from a Punjab border village won India’s top child bravery award for fearlessly supplying refreshments to soldiers during tense India-Pakistan operations.

Mizoram’s 9-Year-Old Esther Shines at Rashtrapati Bhavan with Pradhan Mantri Bal Puraskar
A 9-year-old singing sensation from Mizoram’s Lunglei receives India’s top child award for her viral patriotic renditions that united millions.

Leading From the Front: Sunil Chhetri’s Remarkable Rise as an Indian Football Legend
Sunil Chhetri has amassed 252 career goals, cementing his status as India’s greatest ever striker and a global icon.

Junoon ’25 Honours Northeast Grassroots Group Pioneering Climate Resilience Through Indigenous Wisdom
RNBA earns Junoon ’25 acclaim for pioneering community-led, nature-based models like SALT and FORLIS that restore ecosystems and livelihoods across 368 villages in India’s Northeast.
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