16-year-old Sonali Sheokand from Haryana reported her father for stubble burning to the authorities out of concern for the environment. And was rewarded by State Pollution Control Board for her brave act.
A 20-year-old law student filed a case against the state of Madhya Pradesh for desecration of water bodies and colonization of dry lakes in Shivpuri. He fought the case himself over the period of a year, while juggling his studies and internships. And came out victorious!
With the view of protecting Ganga from pollution, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a complete ban on the use of plastic from Gomukh to Haridwar, along the river.
Rohtang Pass, which is famous for its extreme climatic conditions, will now flaunt CNG buses at 13,050 feet, and may become the world's highest mountain destination to do so.