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Tucked away in Kodaikanal’s misty hills, Sholai School shows what education can become when fear, ranks and pressure are replaced with freedom, sustainability and real-life learning.

Winter brings a flurry of feathered visitors, from migrating flocks to familiar neighbours. Children can observe their habits, learn about survival, and experience the marvels of nature unfolding right outside their windows.

EDF’s N-Balance and Climate Smart Entrepreneur programmes are helping Indian farmers cut fertiliser costs, protect yields, and fight climate change.

It began with noticing what others often walk past. A need on a pavement, a long wait outside a hospital, a life left behind. These three Indians chose to act, and their everyday choices went on to touch many lives.

In 2025, stories published by The Better India moved beyond awareness to real-world change. From supporting rescued children and survivors to enabling livelihoods, recognition, and collaboration, these moments showed how impact journalism, when rooted in trust and empathy, can influence decisions, create real solutions, and save lives.

Over the past year, Koodugal Nest in Chennai has changed urban conservation, distributing nest boxes, boosting sparrow populations, and engaging communities and schools. Here is how this initiative is making sparrows a familiar sight again.

From theatre halls in Gurugram to viral internet fame and a powerful turn in Dhurandhar, Gaurav Gera’s journey is about patience, reinvention and choosing growth, even when the spotlight moves elsewhere.

Sambit Dattachaudhuri and Disha Kapkoti left their city lives to run The Doi Homestay in a remote mountain village in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Nestled amidst a fruit orchard, the homestay is perfect for those seeking an escape from city life.

In 2025, India made strides in empowering millions, from farmers to women and youth. Key changes in digital health, social protection, and skill development have had a profound impact. 42 million farmers, 32 million women, and 116,000 youth gained stability, support, and new opportunities, driving India’s progress.

From caring for animals and preserving mango diversity to healthcare on wheels and sustainable bricks, discover the changemakers whose work quietly transformed India.