Telangana

The manure from the pit is rich in nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, and can be extremely useful in agricultural practices.

Spearheaded by Kakatiya Sandbox and the Telangana government, the 50,000 sq. ft complex will be located in Nizamabad, and is expected to be up and running by September.

From encouraging organic farming to introducing educational reforms, this enterprising district collector has taken his district to the forefront of the rural development in the state.

Plagued by drought, regressive social customs, and lack of access to facilities, the situation is especially dire for the women and children of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. However, one woman, and her organisation, are tipping the scales in favour of these people and giving them hope for their future.

The inspiring stories of these amazing women sarpanches reveal the potential of good grassroots leadership in making a difference.

From renewable energy to organic farming, here are 15 Indian villages that have walked the talk and are shining examples of what a community can do when it comes together for a better tomorrow.

Founded by Venu Nadella, Janyaa designs and distributes scientific & mathematical experiments for government schools in villages and trains teachers to encourage hands-on learning.

Created by healthcare startup CallAmbulance, the initiative aims to equip citizens with basic medical skills to respond to emergencies in their vicinity.

People for Animals, a Hyderabad-based voluntary organisation, issues these identification cards to make feeding strays and taking care of their rescue and welfare easier.

The Padma Awards 2017 are a celebration of those unsung heroes who have dedicated their lives to India.