Himachal Pradesh

A state with some of the remotest polling booths in the country, Himachal Pradesh has a number of Newtons who put duty before comfort and safety.

An organic farm that doubles up as an animal recovery center, Peepal Farm in Dharamshala was started by US-returned-techie Robin Singh in 2014.

It has become the first hill state to run electric buses, which will be seen on the very busy Manali-Rohtang highway.

The traditional mud house has been turned into a hostel, where travellers from creative backgrounds can stay and meet like-minded people.

Jabna has also won the district level award of 'Best Pradhan' and her Panchayat also stood first in the district in terms of cleanliness.

“The villagers want to ensure that the school continues to function despite the problems they are facing. It just shows the importance they place on giving their children access to education.”

She believes the art of recycling is a big boost to the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and will be effective in saving the environment for the future generations.

Summing up strength and courage, all the travellers decided to team up and work together in order to get out of the landslide-struck region.

Driving on the breathtaking yet treacherous roads of Himachal Pradesh is a dramatic experience, not only for its spectacles but also the insights it provides into the lives of local residents.

For centuries now, people have been using bamboo for almost everything, from food to construction.