Gujarat

Once plagued by alcoholism and unemployment, 5000 tribal women across 55 villages in #Gujarat now have their own businesses—all thanks to one compassionate woman determined to make a difference! #Respect #RealLifeHeroine

Unable to afford running shoes, Gujarat's Sarita Gayakwad would train barefoot on the hilly terrain of her remote village — all to fulfill her cherished dream of representing India on an international platform. #MakingIndiaProud #GirlPower

Son of cotton farmers in Gujarat, Nikunj Vasoya’s love for cooking started early who dropped out of his final year CS course to pursue his passion.

"For me, home is where heart and health is. And so, I wanted to get rid of all toxins inside the house. Be it the food you eat or the power you use on a daily basis, all of it should contribute to make you and your environment healthier." #sustainablehomes

After extensive research about the biggest issues that affected the global climate change, he settled to work on alternatives to clean cooking energy.

The bill intends to improve working conditions, increase job opportunities for women, provide a favourable environment for business, with the overall goal of increasing jobs, especially in the retail, IT, hospitality and services sectors.

What inspired Premji Patel to leave city life behind and spend the rest of his life nurturing nature? A story of an African shepherd who accidentally planted a forest on barren land!

The daughter of a labourer mother and an unemployed father, 13-year-old Roshni lives in a Noida slum but attends one of the city’s best private schools. All thanks to an awesome project that is giving underprivileged kids an education they might otherwise miss!

“There is a huge knowledge system that exists in our culture. In fact, local communities make sustainable homes with better facilities than what the contractor can provide them! So we sit down with them and take tradition forward."

“I swam for 12 minutes, and as I neared the riverbed, I finally saw him. He was immobile, appeared lifeless, and I couldn’t find a pulse. I realised that he was going into cardiac arrest.”