Inspirational Stories India

Irshana was found lost in New Delhi with little recollection of her hometown. Her teacher's determination to reunite her with her family helped her find her way home.

From education to entrepreneurship, Hirbaiben Lobi's efforts to improve the socio-economic status of her community is proof that obstacles like illiteracy and poverty are easily overcome in the pursuit of rural empowerment and upliftment.

Yusuf Khan, now 34, first learnt to operate a PC at the age of 16. Today, technology is an integral part of his everyday life and helping him preserve his rich musical legacy for posterity.

Marginalised communities in Tamil Nadu are getting the chance to build a better life for themselves, thanks to the NGO, Manithan, and its commitment to ensure empowerment through education.

Sathyanand's passion for social impact has taken him from rural farms to classrooms across India, where he has decided to stay. He's a career social entrepreneur determined to improve the education sector.

Nivalkar Gajanan not only transformed his life by learning how to use a PC, but has also shared his digital knowledge to improve the livelihood of 160 farmers, women and children living in a remote Telangana hamlet.

Jeeja Ghosh was forcibly deboarded from a flight for having cerebral palsy. Her fight for justice led her to the Supreme Court, which reinforced that Persons with Disabilities have the Right to Dignity.

From establishing a seed bank, to building and maintaing ponds, the many steps that helped revive the deforested Orans in Rajasthan.

Tracing the history of the Bharatapuzha river that is home to Aandipandaram, the community of traditional glove puppeteers.

Anjali's determination to get a good education helped her overcome several obstacles. Today, she is studying hard to become a police officer so she can end domestic violence.