Himanshu Nitnaware

Progressive farmer Rahul Rasal from Maharashtra used a blend of organic and scientific farming methods to grow residue-free grapes, pomegranate and vegetables

Mumbai-based microbiologist Divya Rathod has innovated the Hapito Protector spray, which is being used across Mumbai to disinfect public toilets to prevent the spread of UTI

In the drought-prone village of Wadji, Maharashtra, an FPO of about 400 farmers has found a brilliant solution to their water woes. With rose farming, not only are they seeing their lands flourish, but also selling their products far and wide across India

Rahul Maharana from Odisha spends his Sunday mornings collecting waste from the Devi estuary near Astaranga beach, and the nearby mangrove plantation, to do his bit to combat climate change

For the past ten years, ornithologist Prabal Saikia has been working as a chief scientist at the Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS) of the Assam Agricultural University. Here’s his unique solution to fighting rat menace in the region

Nakshatra launched the Nammane Summane, an NGO that houses 65 underprivileged persons in the Gangondanahalli area of Bengaluru

Dr Prakash Venjamuri runs Hyderabad-based Andari Illu to show how simple acts of kindness can go a long way -- he allows free access to shelter, food, clothes, books, and more to whoever needs it

Nadeem Shehzad and Mohammad Saud run Wildlife Rescue, an NGO and clinic that helps rescue and treat injured birds across Delhi

After experiencing heightened anxiety and isolation amid the lockdown, Raj Dagwar from Pune has embarked upon a mission to challenge the stigma around mental health

Roshni Pradhan runs Unbound Futures Foundation, an NGO that aims to empower under-resourced children, and encourage girls to play football to tackle problems like early marriage and child trafficking