Karnataka

Arka Pudota is on a mission to bring back millets to the mainstream by raising awareness about their consumption and production.

The 220 sq ft home is equipped with solar panels for its energy needs, a sewage managing unit, and condensation coils that tap water from the air to meet household needs.

It all began when Pompayya noticed the scrubby patch of land on the other side of the canal, that bordered his property, lie empty and transform into a general purpose dumping ground.

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The youngster turned to organic farming in 2016 and grows a range of grains, pulses, fruits, and vegetables, without any chemicals. He also undertakes wood cultivation.

While most hospitals in bigger cities have this facility, hospitals in tier-2 and tier-3 cities do not, hence putting the newborns at risk.

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The impact they have created so far can increase multifold and help in the sustainable development of these villages.

“Reclaimed wood from demolished houses fulfilled the entire wood requirement of the home. Not a single tree was cut down. I feel our biggest achievement in this house is to keep it cool naturally, in a place like Mangaluru."

While a few people tried to push the tree off the track, Riyaz and Toufiq knew that the clock was ticking.