sustainability

Across Alwar, Bengaluru, and Nashik, three women are building lives shaped by work and financial freedom. Kalpana, Chaithra, and Alka’s paths are different, but each reflects what happens when women earn independently — gaining stability, respect, and the confidence to imagine more for themselves and their families.

Budget 2026 is turning farms into climate solutions. With a new carbon credit programme, farmers can earn beyond crops by adopting sustainable practices. Here’s how the system works, from joining projects to selling verified carbon credits.

What happens to the oil drained from fishing boat engines? On the Konkan coast, a Pune campus is helping fishermen turn that waste into income, while keeping harmful oil out of the sea.

Architect Akash Dudhe of SAGI Architects has one solution to India’s burgeoning building scene — shipping containers.

One wanted to be a farmer; the other wanted to channel the potential of her ancestral orchard. Their ideas have culminated into Himalayan Orchard, a homestay in Rukhla village of Himachal Pradesh.

By 2047, India could unlock a USD 1.1 trillion market, create 48 million jobs, and attract USD 4.1 trillion in investments, while building sustainable livelihoods across rural and urban India through cleaner energy systems, circular production models, and nature-positive industries.

A Kolkata startup turns humid air into clean drinking water, proving that solving social and environmental challenges can go hand in hand with building a profitable business.

A couple in Bhopal reimagined their wedding with zero plastic, eco-friendly rituals, and community support. Their thoughtful celebration not only inspired hundreds of guests but also empowered women, reduced landfill waste, and promoted sustainable living.

A look at sustainable architecture projects across India that are built with mub, bamboo and imbibe the cultural ethos of the region.

Every day, your home creates food scraps, plastic waste, and items that need special care. This guide walks you through simple, doable ways to sort everyday waste so each item goes where it truly belongs.