Shivani Gupta

Vaibhav Tidke runs 'Moomba' along with his friends. They use patented Solar Conduction Dryer (SCD) technology to turn damaged and lower-grade crops into shelf-stable food ingredients.

Kavya Dhobale, a dedicated nurse overwhelmed by frontline COVID-19 duties, shifted her focus to organic farming. After experiencing the pandemic’s toll, she quit her government job to embrace vermicomposting. Her mission is to promote chemical-free farming, boost immunity and restore both human and planetary health.

Dr Balmukund Paliwal built a two-storey house in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, using recycled plastic waste and preventing 13 tonnes of plastic from reaching landfills. Here's how he did it.

Driven by her own experiences, former software developer Gayathri Kanumuri embarked on a mission to revolutionise breastfeeding support through her startup, 'NariCare'.

At 21, Manipur’s Yangmila Zimik overcame societal stigma and financial challenges as a single mother, turning her entrepreneurial journey into a thriving food brand, 'Shirin Products'. From crafting candies and pickles using local wild fruits to empowering farmers and women, here’s how her resilience and innovation have earned her national recognition.

Ramveer Tanwar, known as India’s Pond Man, has revived over 80 ponds across seven states. Supported by 500 volunteers, his impactful efforts have gained recognition, including praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Lucknow-based Aishwarya Bhatnagar and Prateek Rastogi run 'Greenday' to promote innovative farming methods and biofortified seeds that benefit both farmers and consumers alike.

Kerala-based farmer Brijith Krishnan started Eatery Malbarikas, which makes dishes using sprouted cashew nuts. Interestingly, he enhanced the germination potential of cashews.

In Odisha’s Khordha district, Anusuya and Kasinath Jena’s ‘Jayadev Banana Farmers and Artisans Association’ upcycles post-harvest banana waste into various products, providing an additional income source for 1,000 farmers while promoting zero-waste farming practices.

In 2021, three college friends Jagat Kalyan, Satyam Kumar, and Nitish Verma launched Taruwar Agro to make banana fibre folder, yoga mats, baskets, paintings, coasters, and more.