When illegal mining tore through Rajasthan’s Aravalli hills, a former soldier chose to fight back — to protect water, climate, and livelihoods across north India.
From cooling heatwaves to guiding rainfall and recharging groundwater, the Aravalli range quietly supports climate stability, water security, and livelihoods across north India.
At the Brahma Kumaris’ Shantivan Complex, 84 giant reflectors harness the sun to produce thousands of meals daily — fuel-free, emission-free, and inspiring.
Mangar Bani, a 677-acre patch of green between polluted New Delhi and rapidly urbanising Gurgaon, has been a battlefield between environmentalists and builders - with the environmentalists finally winning!