Koraput

Despite his illustrious life, his simplicity is what earned him ever-increasing respect among people of Odisha, as well as India. Though his life came to an end on May 29, 2010, his spirit and unwavering pulse to help common people, has truly immortalised him forever!

From crushing rural poverty to the corridors of power, Rajesh Patil's struggles through life and overcoming them to taste success is an incredible account of hard work and persistence.

Cow dung, castor and wood ash - the use of such unusual elements in this eco-friendly fabric is a technique rarely found in the global textile industry. #Incredible #GreenIndia

For the last two years, Dr Chittaranjan Jena and his team have been visiting interior villages of Odisha to provide healthcare support.

Across rural Koraput, women have led the movement against open defecation although it’s never easy to wipe out centuries of set behavioural practices.

The tribal community has become more conscious of women’s health issues and is open to the idea of institutional delivery now.