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How Sevendra Revives a 22-Acre Village Pond by Removing 800 kg of Waste
At just 20 years old, Savendra and his friends manually removed over 800 kg of plastic waste and toxic debris from a neglected 22-acre village pond, creating a blueprint for youth-led water conservation in India.
Meet Ayush Tamang, Turning Discarded Tin Cans into Dustbins Through Youth Civic Action Across Manipur
After spotting litter in his village, Ayush Tamang repurposed discarded cans into dustbins, inspiring community action for cleaner spaces across Manipur.
How Dr. G V Ramanjaneyulu Left IRS to Restore 7,000 Villages with Chemical-Free Farming
Dr. G V Ramanjaneyulu established the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture to help 30 lakh acres across 7,000 villages transition to chemical-free Non-Pesticidal Management.
How One Man Transformed Bharipada, Maharashtra, Through Community-Led Conservation
Through community-led forest and water conservation, Chaitram helped revive Bharipada’s environment, agriculture, livelihoods and tribal self-reliance.
Afroz Shah Leads Mumbai’s Fight Against Plastic Pollution Through A Citizen-Led Movement
What began with two neighbours cleaning Versova Beach grew into a citizen-led movement tackling plastic pollution and marine waste.
7-Year-Old Environmentalist Roohi Mohazzab Meets Vice President, Shares Vision For Climate Action
Seven-year-old environmentalist Roohi Mohazzab met Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and shared her vision for children-led climate action, conservation and peace.
How IFS Officer Gajendra Narwane Turned Villages In Chandrapur, Maharashtra Into Conservation Partners
By linking conservation with livelihoods, tourism and basic services, Gajendra Narwane helped communities around Tadoba participate directly in wildlife protection.
Meet Ripu Daman Bevli: The Plogging Man Turning Runs Into Clean-Up Missions
From picking up litter during morning runs in Delhi to leading a nationwide plogging movement, Ripu Daman Bevli has made fitness a tool for civic responsibility.
How Andhra Pradesh Farmers Revived Their Soil and Won the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity
By transitioning over one million smallholder farmers to chemical-free agriculture, the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) program restored degraded soil and won the prestigious 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity.
From Invisible Workers To Climate Champions: 42,000 Waste Pickers Recognised Under UN Project
Once invisible, 42,000 waste pickers are now being recognised for their crucial role in climate action.
How Bikaner Artisans Craft Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idols Using Cow Dung Ahead Of Ganesh Utsav
Ahead of Ganesh Utsav and Janmashtami, Bikaner artisans are transforming cow dung into handcrafted idols while exploring more eco-conscious festive celebrations.
IFS S. Deepika Is Reclaiming 1,500 Hectares Of Mining Land While Planting 30 Lakh+ Trees
IFS officer S. Deepika is transforming coal-mine landscapes across Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra through plantations and community participation.
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