Shivani Gupta

Gauri Maulekhi’s initiatives have rescued thousands of equines from harsh pilgrimage routes, impacting 50 lakh animals and training 50,000 volunteers. Her work with 5,000 sensitised officials aims for improved animal welfare through compassion and strategic advocacy.

Mumbai resident Neha Jain quit her job to launch Zerocircle, which turns seaweed into eco-friendly, low-cost plastic alternatives. Watch this video to see how.

Anshul Mishra, a computer science graduate, returned to his roots in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to transform barren ancestral land into a thriving dragon fruit farm. Combining fresh fruit sales with a lucrative nursery business, he now generates impressive profits.

Usha Shrotiya launched 'Mama Nourish', a food startup that is striving to save legacy laddoo recipes by giving them a modern twist. She has buyers in over 150 corporate establishments like Google, Netflix, and IKEA, among others.

In Thrissur, Kerala, a former government teacher built a business around rare lotus and water lily plants, selling exotic varieties and earning up to Rs 40,000 a month from her home garden.

From watching an SDO work in Maoist-affected Jhargram to serving as an SDO in Domkal, Murshidabad, Subhankar Bala shares what shaped his self-study UPSC journey.

Kahan Singh Pannu, a retired IAS officer from Punjab, has developed an innovative technique called Seeding of Rice on Beds (SRB) to combat the state’s critical groundwater depletion. His approach conserves water, saves money, and inspires a shift towards conservation-oriented agriculture.

Inspired by childhood interests in aquatic life, Surat-based Dr Manoj Sharma transformed the barren lands of Gujarat into thriving shrimp farms. Despite cultural challenges, his efforts led to significant industry growth. To expand shrimp farming in India, he recommends policy reforms, market promotion, and public awareness initiatives.

From bed preparation, moisture control, and quality assurance, successful farmers share insights on turning vermicompost into a profitable and rewarding business.

Odisha's Jayanti Sahoo grows 17 types of fruits including guavas, pomegranates, oranges, white jamun, mangoes, and chikoos on her 350 sq ft terrace garden. With her eight secret tips and techniques, you too can grow fruits at home.