Shivani Gupta

Once a bookseller, Narendra Kumar Girwa ventured into freshwater pearl farming to earn a better income. He shares a step-by-step guide to successful pearl cultivation.

Kamini Singh, a former scientist, traded her lab coat for the fields of Uttar Pradesh, empowering over 1,000 farmers with organic moringa farming. What began with a Rs 9 lakh loan transformed into a thriving business worth Rs 1.75 crores, demonstrating how science and sustainability can uplift lives.

With a one-time investment, beekeeping not only enriches biodiversity but also supports food security. Individuals aged 15 and above can start with minimal space and time commitment. Here’s how.

Pingali Venkayya, a visionary and freedom fighter, designed India’s iconic tricolour flag, symbolising unity, sacrifice, and hope. Despite his pivotal role in India’s identity, he remained largely uncelebrated. Here’s more about this unsung hero.

Afsana Parveen transformed her grief into a rooftop garden in Jhansi, nurturing over 200 plants. Inspired by her daughter’s memory, she grew fruits and vegetables, finding solace and purpose in gardening while fulfilling a shared dream of creating a vibrant sanctuary.

Nahaz Basheer quit a lucrative job in Qatar to introduce high-quality yoghurt to India. Despite initial skepticism, he launched Crèmberie, achieving massive success with prestigious clients, and earning Rs 15 crore annually through his dedication to quality and innovative yogurt flavours.

In Madhya Pradesh, Anand Jain’s 16-acre farm utilises agrivoltaics to produce crops and solar power without sacrificing arable land. This innovative dual-use technology provides a sustainable farming model and supplies about 25,000 units of electricity to the grid daily.

They’re not environmentalists by label, but by life. These five individuals are restoring mangrove forests—vital, vanishing ecosystems that protect India’s coasts. From community projects to hands-on work in the mud, their actions speak louder than policies, showing how quiet persistence can outlast even the toughest climate threats.

In Manipur, Seth Moirangthem’s SNL Energy Solutions is transforming lives with solar power. Over 1,000 households in 100 villages are achieving economic independence by overcoming unreliable power.

Starting with Rs 7,000 and a vision for affordable and handcrafted Gota Patti luxury, Sidhi Garg’s Kurta Ghar celebrates Rajasthani heritage while ensuring its beauty is accessible to all.