Pune

Rejected by hostels for being blind, Rahul Deshmukh has opened digital libraries, computer classes and even a hostel that have benefited thousands of intellectually-challenged and visually-impaired students.

“I want my daughter to know that having a single parent does not mean that her family is incomplete. I want her to stand up against all the mocking, and proudly declare that she was raised by a single mother.”

From college students and school dropouts to housewives and widows, these underprivileged women pack quite a punch. And the best part - this awesome academy doesn't charge a single penny for the training!

He visited the surrounding slums of Vishrantwadi and interacted with widows and divorced women. With no financial security, these women were struggling to raise their kids. Education was a luxury, a distant dream. Vinayak changed that too.

Blending nature, tradition and innovation, these eco-friendly homes stay a remarkable 25 degrees Celsius inside even when it's 38 degrees outside!

A 1000 sq ft space that was once covered with shrubs, today has eight types of vegetables, a few fruits, and host of flowering plants!

“I had applied coconut oil on my face and body before heading out. It was supposed to act as a protective layer but my skin still ended up reacting to the chemicals and got terribly dry, itchy and red.”

The best part? Vinayak Parkhi's economical model needs no electricity or any kind of pump, and can be fitted by any plumber easily! #SaveWater #GreenIndia #Innovation

When Lilly was found, she had been chained to stand under the hot sun with no access to fresh food, water or even a resting mound for 60 days straight. What happened next gave her a second chance at life.

Ensuring that daughters, mothers & widows get equal rights as their male counterparts while performing the last rites of a loved one, Chitra Chandrachud is truly a breath of fresh air.