changemakers

Despite facing prejudice and being the only woman among 20 men onboard, Romeeta rose from ETO cadet to senior roles on global vessels—and now inspires future women seafarers.

To make sure that no tree was cut down to build his dream home, Udaipur businessman Kul Pradeep Singh builts a home along with the 40-foot mango tree.

Pulicat Lake is under threat from illegal worm poaching and a proposed port expansion. Local tribal women are patrolling the lake and protecting mangroves.

If you see a nest in your locality, chances are it has links to Rakesh Khatri, who has been putting these up across Indian cities for the last 14 years.

Shanti Teresa Lakra lived in the jungle to care for the Onge tribe after the 2004 tsunami — and later crossed stormy seas to vaccinate the Jarawas during COVID.

Shashank Kumar travelled village to village, 70 km a day, breaking down AI and agritech with pamphlets, projectors, and patience.

Meet Sreeman Narayanan, a 69-year-old environmentalist from Kerala, who has spent over 10 years ensuring that no bird or animal goes thirsty during summers.

Neeta Patel from Gujarat is hailed as a ‘water champion’ for her work on water conservation and women empowerment.

From exposing the truth behind food labels to making sustainability a household habit — these changemakers are using their platforms to drive awareness and action.

PV Satheesh, the founder of Deccan Development Society, played a pivotal role in improving the livelihoods of thousands of women largely from the Dalit community across 75 villages in Telangana.