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In Jharkhand’s mining districts, solar dryers, irrigation pumps, and cold storage units are helping smallholder farmers reduce waste and increase income. Through the JH-RESET project, supported by Swaniti Initiative, the state is also training mine workers for new roles in solar infrastructure, food processing, and green enterprises—redefining rural livelihoods.

Carried away by the aesthetics of Bannerghatta National Park and its surroundings, these three friends decided to build their eco-friendly homes near the park, leaving city life behind.

Long before Kaziranga became a national park, a brave tribal forest guard named Mahi Chandra Miri took on poachers and protected its endangered wildlife with nothing but courage and conviction. His forgotten fight in the 1900s laid the foundation for one of India’s most iconic conservation success stories. Here's his incredible tale.

Maharashtra has unveiled its first-ever glass skywalk, suspended above the scenic Napne Waterfall in Sindhudurg. Surrounded by lush forests, this eco-tourism spot offers a thrilling walk on transparent glass with breathtaking views of the Konkan landscape.

For centuries, storytellers carried painted scrolls across villages, unrolling epics as they sang. But Pattachitra, India’s ancient scroll art, began to fade with time. Today, artists and communities are bringing it back—stroke by stroke—reviving a 2,000-year-old legacy with new voices, new media, and the same timeless stories.

Thousands of birds fly from Europe and Central Asia to a wetland many Indians haven’t heard of. Parvati Arga, a Ramsar site in UP’s Gonda district, isn’t famous—but with oxbow lakes, over 150 species, and no crowds, it might be one of India’s best-kept birding secrets.

Once grown across Powai and Thane and favoured by the British, the rare Cawasji Patel mango—named after a philanthropist who helped shape Mumbai—is making a comeback on a Maharashtra farm.

Near Pench National Park, this wilderness camp is dismantled every year before the monsoon, allowing the forest and its wildlife to regenerate. Built by the family behind Project Tiger, the eco-stay uses reclaimed materials, local produce, and minimal infrastructure to create a model where tourism supports conservation — does not compete with it.

Phuman Singh Kaurra, a farmer from Punjab, turned 4.5 acres into a Rs 1 crore carrot farming enterprise. Learn the exact steps he followed to grow a sustainable and profitable farming business.

For decades, India’s tigers have been more than just wildlife. From fearless mothers to forest kings, these legendary big cats shaped not only their habitats but also hearts worldwide. On International Tiger Day, we look back at five unforgettable tigers who continue to inspire India’s conservation journey through striking photos.