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Awarded the Padma Shri in 2024, Sarbeswar Basumatary's story is one of perseverance. From humble beginnings as a daily wage labourer in Assam, his remarkable journey proves that resilience, innovation, and hard work can change lives.

In the hills of Uttarakhand, farmer Narendra Singh Mehra has transformed agriculture with his high-yield wheat variety, Narendra-09, while promoting organic sugarcane. His work is boosting incomes and inspiring sustainable farming.

Through the Bio Village 2.0 initiative, Daspara, in Tripura, has become a model for rural sustainable practices and renewable energy consumption. With better agricultural productivity, cleaner energy solutions, and a focus on community-driven development, Daspara is paving the way for a greener, more prosperous future for Indian villages.

Orang National Park may be small in comparison to some of India’s more famous wildlife sanctuaries, but it is a sanctuary for mammals, and a vital habitat for over 50 species of fish and a variety of migratory birds.

With a deep commitment to preserving Rajasthan's food traditions, Dipali Khandelwal is documenting and sharing lost recipes, giving these flavours new life while connecting generations through food.

Award-winning filmmaker and co-founder of ‘Untamed Planet’, Malaika Vaz, uses the power of visual storytelling to expose the world’s most pressing environmental crises. Her documentary 'Sacrifice Zone', which earned her the prestigious U W E Wildscreen Panda On-screen Talent Award, takes viewers deep into the heart of pollution’s devastating impact on vulnerable communities.

Chokhone Krichena from Mao, Manipur, is leading Dianthe to bridge the gap between rural floriculture farmers and urban markets. By guaranteeing the farmers marketability and fair prices, Chokhone is helping them boost their incomes, and ensuring that the beauty of Mao’s flowers reaches cities across India.

From sustainable pet accessories to impactful collaborations with animal welfare organisations, IndieGood is leading a movement to make better choices for pets, people, and the planet.

Discover the best spots across India where migratory birds like the Siberian Crane and Flamingo come to rest and thrive during winter.

From the ancient craft villages of Bagru to modern homes, Punit Agarwal and Chandni Gupta have founded Aurum Crafts, a brand that specialises in handcrafted wooden kitchenware, hand-painted by local artisans.