Odisha

Can conversations save coasts? In Odisha’s villages, Climate Panchayats bring 10,000 villagers and experts together to tackle cyclones, mangrove loss, and fragile livelihoods.

For over 20 years, Dina Mausa has quietly greened his village by trading tea for saplings and planting trees — one man’s devotion to the Earth.

What began as a Rs 15K idea to serve Odisha’s beloved dahibara is now bringing regional street foods to plates across India and even Dubai. With a focus on nostalgia and authenticity, Dahibara Express is helping people reconnect with the flavours of home, no matter how far they've travelled.

A turtle’s record-breaking migration is offering new clues into nesting behaviour and the future of India’s coastal conservation efforts.

Raised in a conservative family, Sudharani Marndi broke the mould to pursue art over a conventional career. From a small-time creator to an entrepreneur, she turned her hobby into ‘Jhunuk Crafts’, a thriving business with domestic and international orders — earning both income and her family’s respect.

Looking for a peaceful coastal retreat? Skip the crowded shores and head to India’s lesser-known beach towns!

In Odisha’s Ganjam district, the Nirikhyana initiative, led by Dibyajyoti Parida, provides free ultrasound scans to pregnant women, bridging healthcare gaps and reducing maternal and neonatal deaths.

Over 7 lakh Olive Ridley sea turtles have arrived at Odisha’s Rushikulya rookery for mass nesting, marking a conservation success. Learn about Arribada and the efforts to protect these vulnerable marine creatures.

Earthquakes strike without warning, but knowing what to do can save lives. Here are five crucial steps to keep yourself and your loved ones safe during an earthquake.

Anusuya and Kasinath Jena’s ‘Jayadev Banana Farmers and Artisans Association’ upcycles post-harvest banana waste into various products, providing an additional income source for 1,000 farmers.