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75YO Padma Shri Janak: Zero Waste, Solar-Powered Home Feeds 50 Houses, Trains 1.8 Lakh in Eco-Living Near Indore
Padma Shri Janak Palta McGilligan’s zero-waste Sanawadia home, powered by wind and solar, inspires sustainable living for over 1.8 lakh people amid India’s green push.

Rajasthan Woman Turns Waste Into Wealth: Sushila Devi Weaves Old Newspapers Into Lakhs-Worth Bags, Uplifting 50 Women
Sushila Devi in Jhalawar turns personal tragedy and waste papers into a thriving business employing 50 rural women with bags sold up to Rs 2,500 abroad.

Tree Man of India: Meet Marimuthu Yoganathan, the Bus Conductor Who Planted Over 3 Lakh Saplings
Yoganathan has self-funded massive tree-planting drives across Tamil Nadu, inspiring students and communities.

India’s Airport Achieves Water- Positive Certification, Leading India in Sustainable Innovation
Delhi’s IGI Airport sets a national benchmark in sustainable aviation by replenishing over 9 million litres of water annually, exceeding its consumption.

Every Living Being, Every Place, Every River Is Calling: Youth-Led #CleanupBhai Ignites UP’s Environmental Awakening in Bareilly
A youth-driven environmental initiative in Bareilly leverages technology and community effort to fight pollution and rejuvenate local rivers and green spaces.

Supreme Court Bans Mining Within 1 km of All National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries Across India
Supreme Court bans mining within 1 km of all national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, protecting forests, wildlife, and tribal rights.

Green by Goonj: Empowering 1,000+ Rural Women by Repurposing Urban Waste Sustainably
Green by Goonj turns urban waste into eco-products, empowering rural women, reducing poverty, and promoting climate resilience for a greener, equitable India.

Save River Cauvery: In Tamil Nadu, 200 Women Run Asia’s Largest Eco-Nursery, Nurturing Millions of Saplings to Restore River Lifeline
Over 200 women in Cuddalore run Asia’s largest nursery, nurturing millions of saplings to revive ecosystems and save the Cauvery River.

Six-Year-Old Environmentalist Roohi Launches ‘Tree Bank Nursery’ to Plant 1 Crore Trees; Felicitated by Kerala Governor
Youngest environmentalist Roohi Mohazzab’s initiative encourages nationwide school participation to plant 1 crore native trees.

Hyderabad Teens Diya Loka and Sahithi Radha Lead the Fight Against E-Waste Through ‘E-Cycl’, a Student-Led Initiative
At 17, they are leading a global youth movement transforming e-waste into refurbished devices for education.

Tamil Nadu Farmer Turns 50-Acre Farmland into Thriving Sanctuary, Hosting Over 1,800 Wild Deer
A Tamil Nadu farmer’s compassion turned 50 acres of farmland into a sanctuary for 1,800 deer.

Driving to Uttarakhand This Winter? State to Impose Green Tax on Out-of-State Vehicles from December 1; All You Need to Know
Uttarakhand will levy automated green tax on vehicles from other states starting December 2025 to reduce pollution and preserve its delicate environment.
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