Belgavi

“I feel blessed that I have been worthy of my village. My savings have been wiped out, but I am confident that once my crops begin fruiting, I will be able to clear off my debts,” says Prof Kamate.

Single-handedly taking on the might of the British Empire, Rani Chennamma redefined empowerment, bravery and feminism in an era when women were expected to stay indoors.

Used and partially used notebooks, collected from schools and buildings, are being recycled and repurposed as brand new stationery for school students in rural areas.