Maharashtra

Radhika Kavathkar, who lost her vision at the age of 22 to an undiagnosed complication, has not only made herself independent, but has helped over 20 women earn a living by founding a self-help group.

Supported by KVK and ICAR, the residents of Kadwanchi embraced the spirit of the community conservation to transform their severely drought-prone hamlet into one of the most prosperous villages in the region.

Leopards in Maharashtra are increasingly falling prey to uncovered wells around forest areas. The buffer areas which mark the transition between forested regions and human habitation are dotted with uncovered wells which often prove to be fatal traps for the leopards and other species that slip and fall into them after dark.

Built by the Public Works Department in Palghar district, in collaboration with a Mumbai firm, the road is made of waste pinewood pulp cellulose.

The goal is to find an eco-friendly way to dispose of waste and MSRDC is determined to achieve it.

A person who believes in second chances, Firoz Merchant now intends to help those languishing in the jails of Maharashtra.

The team envisions these smart dustbins being used everywhere from bus stands to railway stations soon.

At Anandwadi, there hasn't been a single police case lodged in the past 15 years.

This bank does not only provide loans to rural women but also customizes repayment policies as per different women's needs.

The 60-plus Kusum Dahivalkar is a retired plantation officer of the Social Forestry Department in Nashik. And her life has been all about the forest, the flora and fauna.