Angarika Gogoi

“The problem with the 2 million tons of waste generated in the country is that over 90 per cent of this ends up in the informal sector with no safety or procedure,” says Achitra Borgohain the founder of Binbag.

“We knew we wished to combine the causes of environment and poetry with social entrepreneurship. Our best selling products would otherwise take 20,000 years to degenerate!” says Madhuri, one of the co-founders.

Odesh is taking the craft a step forward by training artisans to make different items, other than the traditional mat, from Kauna.

Today, Subicsha supplies their products to over 2000 small and big stores across Kerala. They are also supporting women from at least 588 SHGs!

Seen the celebratory pictures of Hima Das, with medals around her neck or the national flag in her arms? There is another recurring element in all her pictures. It’s the Assamese Gamosa around her neck! #Heritage

Bhavm specialises in painting on bamboo surfaces, painting on terracotta tiles and jewelry, sarees, dupattas and even cotton indoor chappals. And all this work has a very special social impact as well

"It is imperative that people understand that the water they are getting to use in abundance is at the cost of someone who is struggling to get access to it,” says the founder.

The startup—PeriFerry strives to create equal opportunities for the trans community. All these services are provided free of cost to trans persons

“I always wanted to give back to my community in Bihar,” says Usha who has worked as a designer and consultant with various organisations in India and South-east Asia

“I loved the fact that they were food grade. The colors can also be easily washed off from clothes. Now, I can give him the crayons and do not have to worry,” says a happy mother.