Maharashtra

Each part of this ‘wonder tree’ is useful. The roots, stems, leaves, seedpods, resin and flowers are considered to be healing herbs in Ayurvedic and Unani folk medicine.

"When we were deported from Poland to Russia, I was four. It was such a hell that it wiped out almost everything from my mind. It is in India that I have my first childhood memories. Happy memories that I can recall," says a Polish refugee who visited Valivade village earlier this year. #LostTales #History

"I believe my action would prompt other government departments to be stricter in their actions against plastic use.”

And that’s not all. From boosting the food output of unirrigated farms to providing sanitation in rural homes, Avni Singh put his heart and soul into making villages in 4 Indian states self-sufficient.

A Class 7 student in Maharashtra, Bodhisatva designed the unique device after watching his mom, who suffers from spondylosis and back pain, struggling to clean bathroom floors. #Innovation #YoungIndia

“My son told me how he had completed his homework and other activities before coming to bed. He told me to do my work till I accomplish what I needed to. It was such a simple advice and yet so profound.”

Warned by family members and mocked by neighbouring farmers, Delhi’s 28-year-old Abhishek Dhamma leased his own family’s land to experiment with organic farming. The result will leave you inspired! #LiveGreen #GrowOrganic

"People ask me why did I do it. But, the correct question should be why not? Helping people during an adversity like this, does not make me a hero, it makes me human." #Respect #RealLifeHero

A maverick freedom fighter who both supported and challenged Mahatma Gandhi, Bapat earned the moniker of 'Senapati' when he fought for the rights of farmers during the Mulshi satyagraha in 1921. #ForgottenHeroes #IndianIndependence

From 42 sq km in 2005, the mangrove forest cover has increased to 66sq km in 2017, all thanks to her continuous efforts to save the city's green soldiers!