Environment

Environmentalist and teacher Shyam Sunder Jyani led a massive campaign with over 2,500 villagers to restore 84 hectares of gypsum-mined wasteland in Rajasthan. By fostering community involvement and planting native species, the initiative transformed barren land into a thriving wildlife haven.

You can’t recycle them. You shouldn’t flush them. So, what do you do with expired medicines? A simple guide to help you dispose of them the right way — without harming the environment. You’ll be surprised how easy it is.

Monsoon floods wreak havoc in cities like Mumbai and Delhi, yet rainwater slips away unused. Learn how to harvest it with this affordable, step-by-step guide used by everyday Indians to save thousands of litres.

In Anantapur, the Ananta Neru Sanrakshanam project transformed barren, drought-hit lands into thriving ecosystems through innovative water conservation. Led by Vineet Kumar IFS, and Rupak Yadav, the initiative restored at least 11 water bodies, engaging over 400 villagers in sustainable practices.

Take a look at these seven trees across the nation that stood the test of time and has witnessed most of Indian history.

Teaching kids about sustainability doesn’t have to be complicated. These five everyday activities are easy to try at home and gently introduce eco-friendly habits through play and curiosity.

Sunil Harsana, known as the ‘Pied Piper of Mangar Bani’, leads initiatives in the Aravali hills to instill environmental appreciation in children. Through the Mangar Eco Club, he fosters conservation awareness, fights development encroachments, and protects the local ecosystem, ensuring its legacy endures for future generations.

Sheikh Yameen’s ‘Curve Electric’ promotes eco-friendly transport in Kashmir, offering e-bikes with innovative features to combat pollution and reduce emissions.

Dr Balmukund Paliwal built a two-storey house in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, using recycled plastic waste and preventing 13 tonnes of plastic from reaching landfills. Here's how he did it.

Moved by the cries of displaced birds, RK Nair bought a piece of land in 2012 and planted 1,500 trees using the Miyawaki method. Since then, he has been creating thriving urban forests in the country.