Lekshmi Priya S

Eramalloor native Shije Varghese has been growing mushrooms since 2007 and has turned it to a fruitful venture.

It is completely fine if you have no prior knowledge in farming; these folks will not only run you through the basics but also guide you along the journey.

Of all the crops Kishore Chandra has cultivated, the demand for browntop millet is fetching him almost triple the amount of what he was earning until last season.

Love for agriculture brought the destinies of Vani and Vijith together, and they decided to start their married life as an ode to that shared passion over a decade ago.

Leading the pack is 35-year-old transgender woman Anju, who along with her friends, decided to break free from years of exploitation and injustice to lead lives on their terms.

Leaving behind his dreams and ambitions, Sivakumar Modha decided to trudge down the revolutionary path that would bring respite to scores of weavers across the country.

Fondly known as Ramettan, Cheruvayal Raman has spent almost all his life cultivating paddy through organic practices, like the generations before him.

The inspiration to do so stemmed from a near-death experience, the resultant trauma and a life-changing realisation.

It is reported that at any given time, at least 100 idlis are being steamed at these outlets, while they make between 10,000-12,000 idlis daily.

In addition to that, Nitya Budharaja and her family have adopted a government school in the region, and provide it with all the supplies it needs.