Karnataka

Bibi Fatima Women’s Self-Help Group from Dharwad’s Teertha village wins UNDP’s Equator Initiative Award for pioneering sustainable farming practices, millet revival initiatives, and unwavering commitment to food and nutritional security.

Amid India’s growing water crisis, meet five inspiring water warriors who are restoring ponds, building check dams, and bringing clean water to millions. This September, The Better India Showcase 2025 is honouring their impact.

Every monsoon, Gundlupet in Karnataka bursts into bloom with golden sunflowers. Nicknamed the ‘Flowerpot of India’, it’s a must-visit from June to September.

After graduating with an engineering degree, a young woman from rural Karnataka faced a future with no job offers and just Rs 6,000 in household income. But a free 35-day training program changed everything—helping her build confidence, sharpen her skills, and land a ₹40,000/month job that transformed her family’s life.

Every monsoon, a government-run nursery in Udupi, Karnataka, offers indigenous saplings for as little as Rs 20, encouraging locals to grow native forests on their land. Here’s how Siva Sankar and his team at Magadha Vana used this initiative to transform their farm.

Once a street kulfi seller in Mumbai, Tajuddin Malwani built a multi-crore ice cream empire with Old Mumbai Dairy. Here’s his inspiring journey of grit and growth.

India’s bold conservation model proves that people and predators can coexist, with the right policies, awareness, and community support.

From raising Bengaluru’s groundwater levels to influencing state policy, A.R. Shivakumar has shown that rainwater harvesting is the future of water security.

When Gaurav Gupta moved to Bengaluru, loneliness set in. So he started Bangalore Drums Collective with two friends. A year later, 140 people gather here to drum, connect and belong.

In just four months, Bengaluru-based unWOOD has recycled 10 tonnes of hard-to-recycle plastic waste into durable outdoor furniture that replicates wood-like texture, saving trees, reducing CO₂, and transforming classrooms across India.