environment protection

Reva Jhingan Malik uses solar energy to cook all her meals. She explains how she replaced an LPG stove with a solar cooker to move towards sustainable practices.

The Bugun tribe of Arunachal Pradesh won a National Conservation Award for creating the Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve, protecting the rare Bugun liocichla and creating jobs for locals.

Parmita Sarma and Mazin Mukhtar started Akshar School in Assam to help underprivileged kids get access to education. The couple accepts only plastic as fee. They also teach students how to upcycle and recycle plastic, along with other vocational training.

Kandoni Soren from Jharkhand mobilised 40 women from her tribal village to guard their forest against illegal tree cutters and protect their natural resources

The Green Ghagga initiative in Punjab set out to create a mini-forest in their village that has since helped restore biodiversity and helped 25 villages follow suit

Using natural materials and processes in the crafting process can help reduce carbon footprint, and make the manufacturing process more environmentally-friendly. Several Indian handicrafts and artisans have embraced this ideology, reducing the environmental impact of India’s handcrafted products.

As New Delhi grapples with the worst smog in 17 years, a growing public outcry has forced the government to adopt tougher measures. However, governance with a focus on clean environment and wildlife conservation in India dates back to 3rd century BC, during the time of Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka.

Manjunath not only works in the hotel but also educates them about food waste management, recycling and much more. Here's all you need to know about this young changemaker and how you can help him save our planet.