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A former engineer, Lokesh Patade switched careers to introduce geranium cultivation in Chhattisgarh—creating eco-friendly air fresheners and inspiring rural change.

Once branded as “criminals”, Gujarat’s nomadic tribes lived without rights or recognition. Mittal Patel’s work has helped 7.5 lakh people gain homes, education, livelihoods, and dignity — turning invisibility into empowerment.

Advocate Varsha Deshpande has spent three decades fearlessly fighting female foeticide and gender violence, leading sting operations that brought notorious doctors to justice.

They said the Desert Rose was too exotic. Too delicate. Not worth it. Jalandhar proved them all wrong. From a small village in Tamil Nadu, he built a blooming business around a plant that requires almost no maintenance, just sun, water, and love.

In the 1980s, Madhulika’s father guided her through her first period with care instead of rules. Today, from homes to sports fields, these stories show how more fathers are stepping up to help daughters grow with confidence, comfort, and support.

Contraception is often seen as a woman’s burden, yet safe choices exist for both partners. Dr Tanaya Narendra, fondly known as ‘Dr Cuterus’, clears myths and guides couples to make informed, shared decisions.

By demystifying food labels and exposing misleading marketing, Revant Himatsingka has helped three million Indians to take control of their health. His page ‘FoodPharmer’ has influenced major brands to reduce sugar and shaped nutrition literacy across schools and communities.

Through The Mumbai Plastic Recyclothon by L&T and Project Mumbai, over 500 tonnes of plastic waste have been recycled into benches, tiles, school desks, bins, and pathways across the city.

When cyclones tore down poles and summers banned outdoor work, Odisha’s linemen, engineers, and SHG women kept the current flowing. Five years on, their grit and trust have turned a fragile grid into one of India’s strongest power stories.

Hypothalamus, a Mumbai-based startup, delivers customised, doctor-approved meals for patients with diabetes, cancer, PCOS, hypertension, and other chronic illnesses, making healthy eating simple and accessible.