Agriculture

From AC carts that sell fair trade vegetables to tractor driving lessons for village women, Kaushlendra's unique initiatives have turned around the lives of thousands of impoverished farmers.

What started as a couple of plants in his kitchen garden has now grown into a 5.5 acre chemical-free farm where 22-year-old Sooraj CS encourages organic cultivation among other farmers in Wayanad! #LiveGreen #GrowOrganic

The best part? The kids are not only earning money by selling the organic veggies and compost to the Midday Meal authorities, they are also changing their eating habits to healthier ones!

Loaded with herbs and spices, these age-old 'pisi loons' from the mountains are not just super healthy, they are delicious enough to liven up any meal! #FoodSecrets #EdibleHeritage

Two years back, Milikuri Gangavva would spend her days growing seasonal produce in her land. Today, her undeniable skills have landed her a role in the biopic on Padma Shri awardee Chintakindi Mallesham! #Inspiration

Seth moved on to start AquAgri, one of the first companies in the country to get into commercial seaweed cultivation.

"We should work with our hands once again. Feel what it’s like to touch the soil, grow a plant, prepare your bread, or even walk with your dog for that matter."

Innovation is vital, irrespective of which field or sector it has been employed too, and technological interventions are surely what India owes its farmers.

Harish and his bunch of friends harvest nearly half a ton of organic produce — this includes more than 100 varieties of fruits, herbs and vegetables! #EatSafe #GrowOrganic

Heard of the indigenous mango that tastes and smells like jaggery? Or the only mango variety that can be preserved for a year and eaten in mid-winter?