Maharashtra

“Most farmers here had lost their connection with nature, but now many of them are getting motivated to go the natural way.”

The consistently high returns from growing pomegranates in Maharashtra, the epicentre of the fruit’s production in India, have seen many farmers adopt it over water-guzzling crops such as sugarcane and cotton. Hiren Kumar Bose takes a closer look.

Through their organisation SEARCH, Dr. Rani Abhay Bang and her husband Dr. Abhay Bang have brought hope, love, and social upliftment to thousands of vulnerable tribal communities in Maharashtra.

The marriage of Ashay Sahasrabuddhe and Shivada Chauthaiwale was presided by a woman priest and the ritual of kanyadaan was nowhere to be found.

The donation will contribute towards an IAS academy that will train aspirants from tribal and rural areas as well as those who come from underprivileged backgrounds.

Mahesh Shevade is driving environment conservation efforts in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, by nurturing and donating saplings, free-of-cost!

Developed and tested all over Maharashtra, the app will identify high-risk pregnant women living in slums and rural areas and connect them with doctors.

Here’s how Roseland Residency in Pune is embracing a green lifestyle with tools like rainwater harvesting, waste management, and tree plantation.

At Satvyk, 60-65% of the MRP of any product directly goes to the farmers.

‘Pustakache Gaav’ in a Maharashtra is leading the way in bringing back the culture of reading.