Shivani Gupta

At 91, B M Viswanathan from Chennai proves that age is no barrier to fitness. Every morning, he takes to the badminton court with youthful energy, inspiring all who watch him play.

Coming from an agricultural family, Kanchan Verma from Madhya Pradesh took up farming soon after her marriage. Along with growing vegetables, wheat, and maize, the BA graduate tried turmeric for the first time in 2020. The decision proved fruitful, bringing her higher returns. Here’s how.

After her son’s life-threatening accident, KS Sheeja found healing in gardening. Today, she runs a thriving organic farm in Kerala, producing fresh vegetables, exotic fruits, honey, and hope.

The UPSC CSE Mains essay paper carries 250 crucial marks. Learn 10 practical strategies from IAS toppers, from covering topic selection, time management to storytelling, and presentation.

Witnessing towering heaps of steel slag in Rourkela, Dr Shitarashmi Sahu turned industrial waste into eco-friendly bio-fertilisers. Her innovation not only improved soil health but also boosted farmers’ crop yields by 20%. Supporting 500 farmers, the initiative proves how waste can be transformed into wealth and sustainable livelihoods.

Scientist Kamini Singh turned her research into grassroots action by helping over 1,000 farmers in Uttar Pradesh earn up to 4 times more through sustainable moringa farming and value-added products.

As part of Optum Presents The Better India Showcase, supported by M3M Foundation, meet five Social Impact Changemakers who are breaking barriers and building a more equal, inclusive India.

From onions and mushrooms to strawberries and processing units, SumArth’s holistic model transformed farming across 500 villages — turning recurring costs into recurring income.

Here are expert tips to grow mango, guava, and citrus fruit trees at home, even in small spaces. Learn about grafted saplings, soil mixtures, pruning, pest control, and organic fertilisers to enjoy fresh, chemical-free fruits right from your terrace garden.

When rubber farming became unprofitable due to cheap imports, Biju Narayanan of Kannur, Kerala, shifted to cultivating exotic fruits like rambutan, mangosteen, and pepper. Employing high-density farming and multi-level cropping, he now earns up to Rs 15 lakh per acre.