Madhya Pradesh

Laxmi Parate grew tomatoes with organic methods, making a 30% surplus harvest, and sold her produce for higher than market rates

Godaam, a Nashik-based startup is trying to help farmers prevent onion wastage at the warehouse by installing IoT-based sensors.

Divisional Forest Officer Punit Goyal shares how they overcame huge challenges to reforest a hill in Shahpur Division, Madhya Pradesh

Maya Mausariya from Ghatgara village in Madhya Pradesh promised to address the issues faced by women. Which she did - including a tap in every household

Madhya Pradesh-based Shabnam Shah's efforts against the illegal encroachment of tribal lands recently bagged her an award from the Women's World Summit Foundation

Ramesh Bariya was once neck-deep in debt and forced to work as a daily wage labourer. This method helped him turn his life around.

“All I have felt since I have heard about them is that if every single person did whatever they could, we would have a wonderful and kind world for our children!”

“All it takes is unwavering dedication and commitment towards your work. I am very honoured and proud. I dedicate my Padma Shri award to my mother, sister and all those women and children who have been a part of my journey.”

While urban dwellers can grow organic food at home with limited water and no soil, a farmer even in a drought-prone area can profit from the hydroponic system.

The best part? You can charge the e-rickshaw and e-scooter at home; and with a single charge the vehicle can run up to 140 kilometres.