Bihar

In 2021, three college friends Jagat Kalyan, Satyam Kumar, and Nitish Verma launched Taruwar Agro to make banana fibre folder, yoga mats, baskets, paintings, coasters, and more.

College dropout Ashish Ranjan started OCB in 2017 with his friend Buddhisen. The chain of bakeries employs and empowers 50+ women farmers in Bihar.

At just 15, Roshni Perween became a mother, facing challenges many of us can’t imagine. But she didn’t let her struggles define her. Today, she has prevented over 60 child marriages.

Naseema Khatoon, born and raised in Chaturbhuj Sthan, a red-light district in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, experienced the harsh stigma faced by sex workers and their children first-hand. Determined to create change, she founded Jugnu in 2004, a publication that amplifies the voices of the marginalised. The first edition, a heartfelt four-page photocopy, was made with local support.

Mushroom farming expert Pushpa Jha from Darbhanga, Bihar invested only Rs 500 and started growing mushrooms in her own house using unique methods.

After an earthquake in Nepal and Northern Bihar, a British officer discovered Mithila art amidst the ruins and, captivated by its beauty, introduced the art form to the world.

Viral trends may capture our attention, but it's the enduring impact of individuals and organisations that truly shapes our world. While Zomato’s Rs 20 lakh Chief of Staff role is going viral with 10,000 applicants, did you know that Dr Kalpana Sankar, a nuclear physicist, has helped create 1.5 million.

Deepika’s rise from a small town in Haryana to leading India’s triumph at the 2024 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy tells a story of determination.

Dr Manoj Kumar’s innovative farming techniques and research are changing makhana cultivation in Bihar for good. By introducing flood-resistant methods, shallow water farming, and high-yielding lotus seed varieties, he’s helping farmers increase their incomes and meet growing global demand for this superfood.

Transgender rights in Bihar received a major boost with the state government appointing Manvi Madhu Kashyap, Ronit Jha, and Bunty Kumar as the first transgender sub-inspectors in the police force.