Shivani Gupta

Explore five groundbreaking agri-tech innovations that are cutting input costs, optimising resource use, and boosting productivity — empowering farmers to build resilient, sustainable futures in the face of climate challenges.

Kirti Goel founded P-TAL to revive the Thathera craft, empowering artisans and earning Rs 36 crore a year by blending traditional art with modern designs.

Shani Pandya’s solar trees revolutionise urban energy by minimising land use from 2,200 to 2 square feet, powering six homes daily.His startup gained national praise and recognition from PM Modi.

Development Alternatives is reshaping rural India by turning job seekers into job creators. It has enabled 26,000+ enterprises, powering local economies through inclusive entrepreneurship.

Suhas Bali transitioned from a corporate career to exotic vegetable farming in Vidarbha. Despite lacking formal agricultural training, he adopted innovative farming methods to grow high-demand exotic crops — demonstrating that small landholders can achieve significant earnings. Remarkably, his initiatives have helped approximately 30,000 farmers increase their incomes fourfold.

Raised in a conservative family, Sudharani Marndi broke the mould to pursue art over a conventional career. From a small-time creator to an entrepreneur, she turned her hobby into ‘Jhunuk Crafts’, a thriving business with domestic and international orders — earning both income and her family’s respect.

Positioned alongside South India’s finest gorge, these historical sites invite exploration of their cultural and architectural significance amidst a stunning natural landscape.

Siddharth A K, Sooraj Verma, and Alvin George run ‘Carbon & Whale,’ converting plastic waste into tiles and furniture, preventing 10,000 kg from reaching landfills.

In the lush landscapes of Meghalaya, rural women endured arduous daily treks to fetch water, navigating challenging terrains while balancing heavy pots, even during menstruation or illness. That changed when Lakmen Mary Nongkhlaw led water conservation efforts, vastly improving access and transforming her community’s quality of life. Here’s how she achieved it.

Adopting horticulture can offer farmers sustainable advantages, with these crops generally yielding higher profits and longer-term returns than traditional farming. Five farmers who made the switch to horticulture demonstrate how it leads to increased income.