Kerala

Sangeeth and Kavya, childhood sweethearts, have travelled across the remotest parts of the country in two years, sustainably and cost-effectively.

Siddharth A K, along with his friends Sooraj Verma and Alvin George, runs ‘Carbon & Whale’, a clean-tech startup to convert plastic waste into valuable products. Over the past two years, the company has saved 10,000 kg of plastic waste from polluting landfills and oceans.

Kerala-based farmer Brijith Krishnan started Eatery Malbarikas, which makes dishes using sprouted cashew nuts. Interestingly, he enhanced the germination potential of cashews.

From crafting eco-friendly artefacts to reviving traditional recipes, these women are blending innovation with tradition, proving that success can start from home. Read how they are transforming lives, empowering communities, and redefining entrepreneurship.

Sustainable travel is redefining exploration with eco-friendly homestays championing local culture, nature, and green living. From Assam’s wildlife retreats to Tamil Nadu’s heritage mud palaces, these stays offer meaningful connections and a lighter footprint on the planet.

Homemaker and mother Sumila Jayaraj decided to become an entrepreneur years after her marriage. Today, she runs Greenaura, selling organic coconut-based products and earning Rs 20 lakh per month.

Santhosh Kumar harnesses the power of microcomputers and open-source software to remotely manage his innovative hydroponic farm. His tech driven approach even bagged him the 2023 State Farm Award.

In a bold move to eliminate the dangerous and degrading practice of manual scavenging, a startup called Genrobotics has introduced the Bandicoot robot, a high-tech solution that removes humans from hazardous sanitation tasks, saves lives, and helps break the stigma surrounding this essential but stigmatised work.

Kerala-based Rani Sunny transformed jackfruit into innovative products like dried jackfruit, seed powder, and pulp. Her value-added approach turned a once-wasted resource into a thriving business.

Kerala-resident Lathika Suthan shares how she learnt simple methods to master the art of growing these exotic flowers effortlessly at home.