Rajasthan

Amid India’s growing water crisis, meet five inspiring water warriors who are restoring ponds, building check dams, and bringing clean water to millions. This September, The Better India Showcase 2025 is honouring their impact.

In Kumbalgarh’s challenging terrain, distant schools make education difficult for young children. The Saajhi Shiksha Project bridges this gap by empowering communities with locally managed solutions. Using everyday materials like vegetables, clay, and utensils, it fosters sustainable, community-driven learning environments.

At the Brahma Kumaris’ Shantivan Complex, 84 giant reflectors harness the sun to produce thousands of meals daily — fuel-free, emission-free, and inspiring.

In Rajasthan’s Tonk district, an AI-led learning initiative is helping students overcome math anxiety and improve exam results. Launched by IAS officer Saumya Jha, the programme offers personalised, bilingual support and has boosted pass rates significantly.

Environmentalist and teacher Shyam Sunder Jyani led a massive campaign with over 2,500 villagers to restore 84 hectares of gypsum-mined wasteland in Rajasthan. By fostering community involvement and planting native species, the initiative transformed barren land into a thriving wildlife haven.

In a village where women were told to stay indoors, Kaushalya picked up a smartphone and changed the rules by starting her YouTube channel. Today, with 1.6 million followers and a proud owner of ‘Sidhi Marwadi’ — a spice brand, she has changed life for herself and 35+ other women like her.

Radheshyam Bishnoi, a 28-year-old conservationist from Rajasthan, rescued wildlife, fought poaching, and built water ponds — until his tragic death on duty.

Built over 500 years ago, Udaipur’s interconnected lakes still supply water to lakhs of people. Here’s how this ancient system blends ecology, engineering, and community — in pictures.

In Rajasthan’s blistering heat, a group of friends turned their compassion into action by building tanks, restoring ponds, and feeding animals across 35 villages. Here’s how Jeev Jantu Premee Bandhu Sanstha is collecting funds from 690 members and saving animals and birds.

From soldering and wiring to battery setup, fault-finding, and installation, over 300 women in remote rural areas have become skilled solar engineers and entrepreneurs. Led by Harsh Tiwari, EMPBindi International empowers women with technical expertise, paving the way for sustainable energy solutions and economic independence.