Andhra Pradesh

Dabbling with watercolours, a medium that pushes the artist in him to seek new challenges, Shyam says his work is heavily inspired by Zen Buddhism, and is largely introspective.

Collaborating with Manakosam Manam Trust (MMT), the Swachh Challapalli campaign visualised complete eradication of practices like open defecation and dumping of garbage in open spots.

Through his NGO, Akanksha, Vamsi is creating a rural education revolution. Aakanksha is sponsoring the education of more than 50 students.

Founded in 1999, Dwaraka (Development of Weavers and Rural Artisans in Kalamkari), a not-for-profit organisation spearheaded by Anita Reddy aims to revive Kalamkari and empower the artisans behind the craft.

Narsamma, a young girl from Andhra Pradesh, has been able to put a life of servitude behind her to focus on studies, thanks to the concerted efforts of a group of well-wishers.

Ake Ravi Krishna, Superintendent of Police in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh has been actively involved in the overall development of the Kapatrala village.

Dibbarotti is a traditional stout bread native to Andhra cuisine. A food blogger talks about her fond memories of the first time she tried it.

Saraswati found the need to get involved and be a part of the community reeling under globalization, so she joined the farmers.

Created by the Andhra Pradesh government, the project is the first of its kind in terms of an NRI-backed social initiative ever instated by any state government in India.

A mechanic in Machilipatnam, Dinesh is a self-taught custom motorcycle builder and started by transforming a Royal Enfield Thunderbird.