Agriculture

And that’s not all. From boosting the food output of unirrigated farms to providing sanitation in rural homes, Avni Singh put his heart and soul into making villages in 4 Indian states self-sufficient.

Apart from producing 100 per cent naturally-grown and ripened mangoes that have found patrons across Hyderabad, they have also been using Subash Palekar’s Zero Budget Natural Farming Method to grow an array of crops.

After Prabhakar Mankoji from Karnataka used vermicompost in his farm to practice organic farming, the soil quality improved and food output doubled!

What’s more? The water usage has come down by 70%, and in case of heavy rains, the crops won’t be damaged. Instead, the excess water will now recharge the groundwater table!

The harvest from her terrace garden meets 90 per cent of her kitchen needs.

Revolutionizing the concept of urban gardens in India, these startups are helping families grow pesticide-free vegetables and herbs indoors, without using any soil! #LiveGreen

Today, her 800 sq ft terrace boasts of more than 30+ varieties of homegrown fruits and veggies!

Part-time farmer and full-time tax auditor, Vijaya Kala harvests up to 50 kilos of fresh vegetables every two months, that too without toiling in the sun for hours!

Quitting her job to start this initiative, Rekha has helped many people in Kozhikode adopt aquaponics in their own homes, something which once seemed impossible in the drought-prone area. #WomenEntrepreneurs

If the chemicals in your food are bothering you, grow them yourself. And this workshop will show you why it doesn't need as much time or space as you think! #LiveGreen #GrowOrganic #EatHealthy