Agriculture

In Maharashtra’s Vidarbha, fly ash had turned fertile lands into grey, lifeless zones. But one scientist is leading a revolution using bamboo and eco-rejuvenation science to bring them back to life. This green transformation is not just saving the soil—it’s creating clean air, jobs, and fresh hope.

Tala Prattoy marks 100 years of Durga Puja in 2025 with the captivating theme Beej Angan. Designed by Bhabatosh Sutar, this eco-friendly and artistic pandal invites visitors to experience a celebration of nature, culture, and faith in the heart of Kolkata.

In Chennai’s Anakaputhur, a handful of weavers are reviving their looms with banana fibre and agri waste — creating eco-friendly sarees and garments.

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 Repository 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.