blueprints for better

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.

What happens when a child never goes to school? Garima and Aditya’s unschooling journey with their son Vedas shows a life of deep learning, play, and freedom. From quiet hills to bustling cities, families across India are exploring this radical, heart-led path of trusting their children and themselves.

Beyond street protests, a powerful fight to protect Uttarakhand’s environment is unfolding in the courtrooms. Lawyers, citizen groups, and individual petitioners are winning landmark cases that preserve forests, rivers, and wildlife corridors. This is the story of how legal action is becoming one of Uttarakhand’s most effective tools for ecological justice.

As Dehradun battles rising temperatures and shrinking green spaces, students, volunteers, and everyday citizens are stepping up. From peaceful protests to riverside clean-ups, their collective action is reshaping how the city protects its forests, trees, and public spaces. This is the story of how civic movements are rewriting Dehradun’s future.

From citizen-led air monitoring in Aligarh to climate justice conversations at COP26, Dr. Ashish Sharma shows how everyday Indians are leading change. Grounded in empathy, behaviour, and community science, this narrative calls for systemic reforms, co-created solutions, and inclusive policies that centre the most vulnerable in India’s fight for clean air.

Through decades of global research and grassroots work, Dr. Ashish Sharma reveals how India’s fight for clean air is as much about policy and technology as it is about people. From baby strollers in polluted streets to citizen-led sensors and urban policy, this is a call to reimagine our cities — together.

As temperatures soar, a simple coat of white paint is transforming tin-roof homes across Ahmedabad. Easy to apply and incredibly effective, it’s helping families stay safe and cool—without electricity bills or expensive gadgets. It's a humble solution bringing comfort, dignity, and hope.