Aditi Patwardhan

Water wheels are lifting the weight off the shoulders of countless women in the drought-prone regions of Maharashtra.

Income tax officer Hari Rao has been working for the past decade to improvise and perfect gas fuel technology in cook stoves. Through his venture Agnisumukh, he has managed to design cook stoves that save up to 70% fuel.

Joginder Rohilla, a Delhi-based engineer has started over 20 libraries across India under his venture Sanskriti- Let's Be the Change and plans to open 100 more within one year.

This Free School under a metro bridge started by a grocery store owner in Delhi is helping hundreds of underprivileged children realise their dreams.

Bhoomi Network founded by educator and green activist Seetha Ananthasivan aims at educating people in holistic practises of sustainable living.

ISRO's former chairman K Kasturirangan has said that the space agency is working on the improvement of its rocket GSLV-Mark III so that it can be used for human space flight missions.

A Bengaluru-based startup is creating a one-stop platform for farmers with the aim of empowering them to make agriculture a sustainable business.

Ranjan Mistry, a college dropout, has founded the organisation Plant Eco Circle that works towards creating development and environmental awareness through many initiatives.

This Indian company has designed the Limitless electric bike, which comes with a set of pedals and can be pedalled in case of low battery or simply as an exercise option.

An ailing Pakistani infant got visa to undergo treatment in India after his father tweeted to Sushma Swaraj.