Environment

While plastic was a no-no for a very long time, Kalpana Manivannan has also started making soaps, shampoos & body-butter at home to ensure no mass-produced chemicals affect her family!

From singlehandedly nurturing over 8000 trees to blazing a trail in mountaineering, these incredible women will show you what 'Nari Shakti' truly is! #WomenPower #PadmaShri #PadmaAwards

The pioneer of urban forestry, SG Neginhal sheds light over how his visionary initiatives and community engagement gave back the city its green cover.

Fuelled by a dream at the age of seven, Binod 'Dulu' Bora's unwavering commitment to the cause of wildlife conservation has given thousands of birds, animals and reptiles another chance to live.

“One evening, I was busy cutting the bushes when a drunk man attacked me. He wanted me to stop. Next day, I visited the police station, filed a complaint and continued my work. Hurdles like this did not bring my spirits down,” said the inspiring lake ranger. #Respect #RealLifeHero

While others around him complained about the foul stench from the sewer, scrunching their noses up in disgust when passing by, Abhishek thought of it as an opportunity for innovation.

“I don’t want rainwater harvesting to be a novel initiative by a few but a regular and common practice that touches each corner of the country", says this incredible man.

Treatment of waste water with organic dyes has remained a major challenge. The available methods are generally costly and cumbersome. According to the scientists involved in the development of the new process, it would offer a cost-effective and sustainable solution.

It was the prevalence of many social and environmental issues that drove this young woman on an extraordinary path towards social development.

Located in the bustling metro city of Kochi, Alungal Farms is his labour of love and sweat. It boasts over 2000 varieties of rare medicinal plants, 400 varieties of fruits, different flowers, vegetables, herbs, and even spices—all of which thrive in wild harmony!