Concerned at the surge in roadkills, the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary management had tried many interventions to help animals reside peacefully without being fatally affected by human intrusion.
P G George’s lone efforts have led to the development of several black pepper varieties, one of which has even received accreditation from the National Innovation Foundation as well as Kerala Agricultural University.
When KJ Antoji's garden pipe accidentally hit the ground, it sparked an idea that would go on to help several resorts, hundreds of farmers, & families conserve water!
Rampant dumping of fish waste as well as plastic waste along the 35 km coastline in Munambam led Maheshwary on an unconventional path that was inspired by her father.
Water hyacinth is known to be a major invasive plant that multiplies rapidly, forming a dense layer on the surface of ponds, lakes, and even rivers. The Agriculture Minister of Kerala had proposed a project seeking help from people in finding innovative means of tackling this issue.
The signboard outside this hospital carries a hand-painted illustration that is even more epic: a broken fountain pen being carried on a stretcher by two compounder fountain pens!
Eschewing a life of comfort, he wholeheartedly embraced uncertainty, discomfort and risks for the welfare, upliftment and most importantly, education, of an extremely reclusive tribal community who consider him as one of their own.
Solar-powered health centres, terrific human development indicators (HDI) and the cleanest air in India — other districts would do well to borrow a leaf from Pathanamthitta's book! #Governance #HealthFirst