Pro Planet People
How Prachi Shevgaonkar’s ‘Cool The Globe’ App Is Turning Climate Anxiety Into Action
True environmentalism isn’t just about sweeping international treaties; it’s about ordinary citizens making intentional everyday choices. In this edition of Pro Planet People, we highlight Pune-based climate innovator Prachi Shevgaonkar. Through her award-winning mobile platform “Cool The Globe,” she is proving how a decentralized network of individuals can collectively prevent millions of kilograms of carbon emissions.
How 13-Year-Old Prasiddhi Singh Is Leading India’s Mission To Plant 10 Million Trees Through Community Action
Inspired by Cyclone Vardah, Prasiddhi Singh’s foundation has planted over 2 lakh trees and now aims to plant 10 million across India through community-driven climate action.
Dr. Sudhakar Naik’s Weekend Mission Shows How Community-Led Action Can Transform Rural India
From transforming a divided village into a self-reliant community to spending weekends conserving water, IRS officer Dr. Sudhakar Naik is redefining public service through people-led development
Randeep Hooda And Lin Laishram Plant Over 500 Trees Near Kanha National Park For Forest Restoration
To mark World Environment Day, the actor couple joined local villagers to plant over 500 native trees near Kanha National Park, promoting forest restoration and biodiversity conservation.
From Cyclone Survivors To Coastal Guardians: Odisha’s Women On A Mission To Build A One Million-Mangrove Shield
Women who survived Odisha’s devastating cyclones are restoring one million mangroves to strengthen coastal resilience, revive biodiversity and secure sustainable livelihoods.
From a Mother’s Kitchen to a Women-Led Farming Startup: How Amratahaar Is Bringing India’s Forgotten Grains Back
A Mother’s Love Sparked an Entrepreneurial Journey Sometimes, the most meaningful businesses begin not with a business plan, but with a mother’s love. For Megha
Meet ‘Forest Man Of India’ Jadav Payeng, Who Spent Four Decades Transforming Barren Land Into A 1,360-Acre Forest
After witnessing wildlife perish during floods in 1979, Jadav Payeng spent four decades creating a thriving forest that now stands as a global symbol of grassroots environmental conservation.
How IFS Officer Arvinder Singh Helped Reimagine Bihar’s Environmental Future Beyond Its Lost Forests
From expanding green cover through agroforestry to strengthening wildlife conservation, Arvinder Singh’s journey reflects Bihar’s long-term ecological transformation through collaborative public service.
Hyderabad Gets First Footpath Made From Recycled Plastic To Support Sustainable Urban Development
GHMC has transformed discarded plastic waste into a 2-km pedestrian footpath, showcasing how sustainable infrastructure can help tackle urban landfill pollution.
This Family’s Zero-Waste Wedding for 600 Guests Proves Sustainability Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive
A family’s thoughtfully planned wedding showcased how sustainable choices, reusable materials and farm-sourced décor can make large celebrations environmentally responsible without increasing costs.
Ladakh Cracks Down On Single-Use Plastic With Penalty Of Up To ₹10,000 To Protect Fragile Himalayan Ecosystem
Ladakh has introduced strict penalties and multi-agency enforcement to curb plastic pollution and protect its vulnerable high-altitude environment.
How Broken Clay Pots Help Trees Survive Morocco’s Heat While Conserving Precious Water
A traditional Moroccan practice turns broken pottery into an effective water-saving solution.
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