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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 Vinisha Umashankar Creates Solar Cart To Replace Charcoal-Powered Street Ironing Carts
A schoolgirl’s attempt to replace charcoal-powered ironing with solar energy grew into an internationally recognised climate innovation.
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.
How Nigerian Engineer Yahaya Ahmed Turns Plastic Waste Into Eco-Friendly Homes
Nigerian engineer Yahaya Ahmed upcycles thousands of sand-filled plastic bottles into affordable, fireproof, and climate-resilient homes across Nigeria.
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.
How IFS Officer Dr Jitendra Ramgaokar Uses AI To Protect Maharashtra Wildlife
IFS Officer Dr. Jitendra Ramgaokar combines AI conflict alerts, solar fencing, and community ecotourism to protect Maharashtra wildlife.
How Odisha’s IFS Officer Built a New Conservation Model for Elephants Using Technology
In Odisha’s Deogarh, Rashmi G. is combining thermal drones, AI surveillance, habitat management and community participation to make human-elephant coexistence safer.
Forest Officer Umesh Bagotia Is Helping Restore Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar Grassland
At Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary, Umesh Bagotia is helping restore native grasslands through habitat management, water conservation, wildlife care and community participation.
How Kerala’s Carbon & Whale Founders Are Turning Plastic Waste Into Furniture
Kochi-based Carbon & Whale converts discarded plastic into durable furniture while building a business around circular waste management.
Assam: Mazin Mukhtar, Parmita Sarma’s Akshar School Accepts Plastic Waste as Fees for Students
Founded by Mazin Mukhtar and Parmita Sarma, Akshar School connects plastic recycling with education, vocational skills and environmental responsibility.
15,598 Hectares: How IFS S.V Ramarao Is Protecting Maharashtra’s Mangroves
From securing 15,598 hectares of mangrove land to strengthening community participation, Ramarao’s approach connects conservation with coastal resilience and livelihoods.
From Air to Drinking Water: How Kolkata-Born Navkaran Singh Bagga Is Bringing Water to Communities
Kolkata-born entrepreneur Navkaran Singh Bagga is using atmospheric moisture to create drinking water for communities where conventional infrastructure struggles to reach.
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