Maharashtra

“Since childhood, I have aimed to become a doctor so that I could help other people. But, as I grew up, I realised that to help people, I need to educate them and provide them with better opportunities.”

Minakshi Walke is embracing the call to ‘vocal for local’, by popularising products made from locally available raw materials.

Varad appeals to travellers and motorists, “While travelling, please throw eggshells in the bushes adjoining the road. Yes, you can help nature even while driving in a car. We all can do our bit.”

“In situations like these, it’s important to help each other. We can truly overcome such adversity only as a community. By offering my services, I was being a responsible citizen and doing my duty, as well as earning some money.”

This nature-inclusive house in Alibaug also has a couple of medicinal and fruit-bearing trees that provide shade and keep the interiors cool.

“Make food your medicine and it will take care of your health,” says the Mumbaikar who became a full-time farmer after quitting his job. Today, his crates of farm-fresh produce are enjoyed by hundreds of customers.

A brother who dropped out of college to earn and a mother who toiled under the harsh sun to support Wasima Shaikh’s dreams. How this family fought stereotypes to educate their little girl.

Forgotten by history, Amit Bhagat uncovered his amazing story nearly 95 years later—deep inside Naxal-affected jungles.

Ulhas Paranjpe has a simple question to ask—”If a Mumbai citizen & industries can get enough water all year round, why can’t a farmer?”

Having developed a nursery of the SS variety, Kshirsagar has sold saplings to more than 500 farmers. He believes that it is presently grown on 30,000 acres in Nashik district alone.