self sustaining

George M J, a resident of Bengaluru, runs Mary's Barn, an organic farm and homestay that has a mini forest of around 350 trees and plants.

“Usually, these families earns Rs 5000-6000 per month and affording the available solar cookers worth Rs 2000 and more is not a possibility. So, I decided to create an economical alternative, which they won't necessarily have to buy, but can even make on their own." #Innovation #RenewableEnergy

P G George’s lone efforts have led to the development of several black pepper varieties, one of which has even received accreditation from the National Innovation Foundation as well as Kerala Agricultural University.

Home to a 700-year-old settlement and perfectly terraced fields, Khonoma is a unique, self-sustaining village in Nagaland.