Agriculture

Awarded the Padma Shri in 2024, Sarbeswar Basumatary's story is one of perseverance. From humble beginnings as a daily wage labourer in Assam, his remarkable journey proves that resilience, innovation, and hard work can change lives.

From farms to defence labs, classrooms to hospitals — here’s how NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub is mapping real innovations that could shape India’s journey to 2047.

Mark your calendar: 18 September, 6 pm — The Better India Showcase 2025. Streaming the next day on digital platforms, free and open to all, as India’s changemakers take the stage.

From slash-and-burn slopes to a thriving green sanctuary, Dharana at Shillim shows how one family’s decades-long eco-restoration is blending science, tradition, and community for a sustainable future.

Bees do far more than make honey — they’re the hidden force behind farming. By pollinating crops, they boost harvests, improve food quality, and sustain biodiversity.

From food labels and farming to sexual health, composting, and civic action — meet the five digital creators nominated for Optum Presents The Better India Showcase, supported by M3M Foundation, for proving that online content can spark lasting offline impact.

From forests to boardrooms, they’ve built change that touched millions. Now, these 10 impact leaders will select the heroes of The Better India Showcase 2025.

India's tiny mammals may be hidden, but their role in protecting nature and supporting agriculture is huge and necessary for healthy ecosystems.

Discover how Nitesh Borkar, an organic farmer in Goa, is cultivating rare yellow watermelons with high market demand and a sweeter taste, turning his summer harvest into a profitable success.

This Kharif season, farmers across India are turning to smart, sustainable methods—like using ducks to manage pests and choosing climate-resilient seeds—to grow better crops with fewer resources. These practical techniques are helping protect the environment while improving harvests. Here’s how more farmers can make the shift this season.