Leh

"Locals often say that Dr Norbu has treated someone from every household in Leh and the villages surrounding it. This is the relationship he shares with the people."

He used discarded army parachutes to build Nubra Valley's first English-medium school. Forty years later, the same school has single-handedly changed the lives of over 5000 kids. #Respect

By some estimates, there are 11,000 dogs in the district, which is around 8% of the human population. The district's biggest hospital records an average of five dog bite cases per day.

"The proposed 7.5 GW mega solar energy project in Ladakh will be the region's greatest contribution to the world in reversing the climate change."

Doctor Nordan has even conducted free clinics and distributed medicines in acutely remote villages, in addition to turning Nubra Valley into a tobacco-free zone.

"She gave up her illustrious career to help Ladakh. What makes all this more touching is that she is offering her services selflessly and pro-bono," says Sonam Wangchuk about Gitanjali, who is also a serial entrepreneur, Russian Bolshoi ballet dancer and a certified karate black belt. #Respect #RealLifeHeroine

Take the example of 72 km Khardung La Challenge. It is the ultimate test of human endurance. For nearly 60km of the total race, athletes are running above 4,000 metres (13,000 feet) above sea level not to mention freezing conditions and low oxygen.

Packed with vitamins but low on calories, Raktsey Karpo (as these apricots are known) is also rich in sorbitol - a natural glucose substitute that can be consumed by diabetics. And that's not all. The oil from its seed is known to relieve back aches and joint pain! #EdibleHeritage #HealthFirst #Rare

Born into poverty, Tashi was just 15 years old when his father passed. As the eldest son, the entire responsibility of caring for his family fell on his shoulders. That's when he started something that would have a bigger impact than he could have imagined!

"Paper and cloth waste are used for making decorative items, curtains, toys, cushion covers, etc. Alcohol bottles and other broken glasses are reused in the construction of buildings. We are also shredding the plastic and selling it to Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) for road construction."