Shivani Gupta

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.

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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.

Looking for ways to resolve your pile of cardboard boxes at home? Kolkata woman shares tips on how to use them in your garden.

After a successful career in the steel industry, 78-year-old HR Iyer chose a quieter, more meaningful life by turning to organic farming in Kodaikanal. Swapping machines for earthworms, he transformed 18-acres of land into a thriving farm, finding purpose, peace, and inspiration in nurturing nature and growing his own food.