Sand mining

In Maharashtra's Panegao village, a stunning story of community action was scripted when people banded together to fight a 20-year-long battle against illegal mining by the sand mafia.

Durga Shakti Nagpal's car was stopped on the roads and people tried to harm her physically, with mafia openly brandishing weapons at her.

"There is always a sense of negativity or fear associated with police stations. Now it's a welcoming spot for locals, a source of green inspiration!" #LiveGreen #GrowOrganic

From fielding anonymous threats to being attacked, Mugilan is not afraid of ruffling feathers in order to fight for the truth.