Maharashtra

Kakasaheb Sawant, an auto mechanic-turned-farmer from Sangli district of Maharashtra, shares how he grows the Kesar mango variety on 10 acres of land.

Water wheels are lifting the weight off the shoulders of countless women in the drought-prone regions of Maharashtra.

A tribal farmer in Maharashtra, Ramesh Bhiva Bangar is reaping phenomenal profits by cultivating strawberries – a fruit that he had never even tasted earlier.

Madhura Rajvanshi, an English teacher from Phaltan, uses art, storytelling and music to make learning English fun for her students. She has received the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers.

Saddened by increasing farmer suicides, agriculture entomologist Sangita Sawalakhe innovated bio alternatives to chemical pesticides and fertilisers. She started Vidarbha Biotech Ltd and has helped more than 10,000 farmers in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Punjab switch to organic farming.

Maharashtrian newlyweds welcome their first Makar Sankranti together by wearing ‘halwa dagine’, or jewellery made out of sugar. Watch this video to learn more about this sweet tradition.

Aurangabad duo Namita Kapale and Kalyani Bharmbe built an eco-friendly mud home with walls made of thousands of plastic bottles that would have otherwise ended up in landfills. They explain how their creation is sustainable in all forms.

The story of the Sitarmakers of Miraj dates back to the 18th Century. Even today, sitars, tanpuras and veenas made by these artisans are used by musicians across the country.

IPS officer Ankit Goyal has instituted an award-winning single window system in the Naxal-affected Gadchiroli district, which has helped lakhs living in remote areas access several government schemes.

Searching for the best monsoon treks in Maharashtra? Here’s a list of some of the best trekking destinations to include while planning your next weekend trip.