Across India, conservationists are tackling the toughest wildlife challenges with innovative solutions. From sustainable tourism to cutting-edge technology, these stories prove that when people come together, wildlife has a fighting chance.
IIT graduates Sakshi Bhatia and Arpit Maheshwari left their high-paying US jobs to build a sustainable farm, Jeevantika, in rural India, embracing a simpler, eco-conscious life with a self-built mud house.
After a decade abroad, Varun Gupta and Ite Kaul, from Nainital and Kashmir, respectively, returned home to create Himalaica, a nature retreat near Nainital inspired by Swiss chalets.
IFS officer Vikas Nayak came across a barren land in the ravines of Firozabad district. Once a breeding ground for thieves and dacoits, he developed it into a green oasis with wood huts.
Watch this video to see the beauty of Bashgram, a unique bamboo village located in Tripura, that aims to promote sustainability and eco-tourism, as well as the importance of bamboo in the local culture.
Looking for a traditional Himachali homestay in Tirthan Valley? Travel to Dalton's Village for a taste of authentic Himalayan life, sustainable living and memorable adventures.
Fayaz Ahmad Dar, a resident of Ganderbal, Kashmir, set up his homeland's first and only eco-village Sagg to promote sustainable tourism and the Valley's culture and heritage.