jamshedpur

Sreeleathers began with a freedom fighter’s desire for dignity in everyday life. What followed is a multigenerational journey of craft, resilience and ambition, an unexpected rise from a modest workshop to a name woven into India’s daily footsteps.

A unique initiative by Tata Communications and The Better India to support and educate women from small towns and villages in India is helping hundreds of others like Laxmi overcome barriers and become entrepreneurs. Here’s how.

Vineet Saraiwala, a partially visually impaired man from Jamshedpur has launched Atypical, an online job portal to help people with disabilities find jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, as well as aid recruiters in hiring such job-seekers based on merit.

Gyaansutra is an online portal started by 21-year-old Shweta Das, a resident of Jamshedpur, with an investment of Rs 5000 in May 2020, and today it has over 1000 students taking online classes.

Farmers get fixed salaries every month and 10 per cent of the yield profits, thus making it a win-win model for all!

Deriving its name from the Sanskrit word for ‘dialogue,’ Samvaad, organised by Tata Steel, is one of the largest tribal conclaves or ecosystems in India. It has reached out to more than 10,000 people and 17 countries worldwide.

After six months of training, when the couple sold the soaps made by the women to their friends and family, they were mindblown at the feedback. Thus NEEV Herbal Handmade Soaps became the couple’s entrepreneurial venture.

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!

Saurabh's startup harnessed the acetic acid content of the citrus fruit waste and developed a bio-toilet cleaning solution.

Sandeep Singh has a movie 'Soorma' based on his life. He is teaching underprivileged kids hockey in Jharkand, helping them realise their dreams through sport.