Environment

Juggling his job in an MNC, this hardworking farmer’s son utilises his after-work hours and weekends to breathe fresh life into Noida’s lakes. The kind of hero India truly needs!

Why this matters? Because India continues to dispose almost 95 per cent of its end-of-life tyres through unsustainable ways that cause immense environmental and health hazards. #GreenIndia #Upcycle #Innovation

"It takes 946 liters of water to grow enough cotton to make one pair of jeans. So every time you throw away your old denims, you not only add to the toxic landfills but also waste that much water."

“I am not sure if, after 50 years, Sundarbans will be still alive. I fear that the next generations will never know its vast natural beauty. However, I am not ready to give up on one of the world’s most precious natural marvels!”

The urge to do so first emerged during an industrial visit in 2017, when Shashank Nimkar’s class visited Khurja, a major ceramic hub in India.

"If you truly love something, you will appreciate everything about it, so in my case, I dedicate myself entirely to the mountains on every trip." #TrueTalent #PadmaAwards #PadmaShri

Able to serve a family for four years, the entire portable structure cost him less than Rs 10,000 and took a few hours to assemble. No wonder he is the talk of his neighbourhood now!

While plastic was a no-no for a very long time, Kalpana Manivannan has also started making soaps, shampoos & body-butter at home to ensure no mass-produced chemicals affect her family!

“One evening, I was busy cutting the bushes when a drunk man attacked me. He wanted me to stop. Next day, I visited the police station, filed a complaint and continued my work. Hurdles like this did not bring my spirits down,” said the inspiring lake ranger. #Respect #RealLifeHero

Breaking into a male bastion, Hemalatha believes and exemplifies that dreams and ideas indeed don't have genders. #WomenPower #GreenIndia #ElectricMobility