Sustainability

Once dependent on water tankers and divided by frequent fights over scarce supply, Bansawargaon in Maharashtra’s Latur district chose a different path. Led by its sarpanch and powered by collective effort, villagers rebuilt canals, recharged groundwater, and adopted conservation practices — transforming themselves into a tanker-free, water-secure community.

Rooted in a quiet Goan village, Mulgao Verde blends science, sustainability, and community to rethink coconut as a nourishing superfood — while creating dignified livelihoods and inviting people to experience the journey from tree to oil.

In Varanasi, parts of Maharashtra, and Anantapur, residents worked through rooftop recharge, johads and pond revival to steady their water supply before the dry months set in.

With rooftop rainwater tanks, greywater reuse, and patented filtration, Bengaluru scientist AR Shivakumar created a home that has run without water bills for nearly three decades.

If you lived in Jeliakhali, a village in the Sundarbans, water would decide your year. After seasons of watching rain disappear, soil wash away, and wells run low, farmers here dug ponds on their own land with support from Gram Samriddhi Foundation.

When students and faculty from Azim Premji University stepped beyond campus, they worked with a panchayat near Bengaluru to rethink waste, composting, and shared responsibility through ‘Zero Waste Centre’.

From solar-powered pathways to compost-fed lawns, Miranda House quietly practices sustainability across its campus. Here’s a closer look at how this DU women’s college turned everyday routines into lasting environmental change.

Budget 2026 is turning farms into climate solutions. With a new carbon credit programme, farmers can earn beyond crops by adopting sustainable practices. Here’s how the system works, from joining projects to selling verified carbon credits.

Lower duties, cheaper batteries, and quieter changes that could ease clean energy costs for Indian households.

Union Budget 2026 introduces Bharat Vistar, an AI platform for farmers, boosts high-value crops, inland waterways, and allocates Rs 20,000 crore for clean energy transition.