Jovita Aranha

The Delhi Jal Board (DJB), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and concerned authorities were also directed to run a campaign to create awareness about the harmful effects of cleaning sewers on the health of the workers.

Uzma Baqri, is among the first ulemas engaging with young Muslim women and girls and working towards their upliftment.

The Waste Samaritan initiative is a door-to-door waste monitoring solution undertaken as a pilot project in Domlur Layout’s ward number 112, with the support of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike.

With over 300 women footballers in the village, over 11 have successfully represented India and the state across age groups in various tournaments and won laurels.

Surekha, now 51, became India’s first female passenger train driver in 1988. The Indian Railways, a traditionally male-dominated industry, had finally opened its doors to women.

Manohar Tarkunde planted over ten lakh neem, Gulmohar, teak and sandalwood trees after studying the biodiversity of the area, of which seven lakh survived.

Equipping themselves with smart farming techniques and marketing skills, these women are earning profits from ₹13,000 to 15,000 season-on-season.

Considered one of Carson’s most exceptional and groundbreaking books that marked a new public awareness about the use of chemical pesticides, especially DDT, Silent Spring was published on September 27, 1962.

Authorities are planning to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NGO Mee Mumbai Abhiyan-Abhiman, which also runs Namo Yuva Rozgar Kendra, to deliver farm produce in Mumbai.

Green corridor refers to a special road route that enables harvested organs meant for transplants to reach the destined hospital.