KVIC

Das hails from Odisha, where he was arrested for the first time when he was just 14 years old.

With a keen interest in learning about the process of beekeeping, the organisation found its guide at the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in Thane.

With the introduction of solar powered spinning wheels, the Khadi output is estimated to increase by 300%, while adding 8 million more jobs in India. Besides this, an artisan could earn more than before, without manual labour.