Uttarakhand

A true environmentalist in every sense, Gaura Devi is a name that few would remember but her monumental contribution is what made Chipko Movement grab the world's attention.

"If you truly love something, you will appreciate everything about it, so in my case, I dedicate myself entirely to the mountains on every trip." #TrueTalent #PadmaAwards #PadmaShri

The year was 1921. In the hills of Uttarakhand, an incredible movement was born that would go on to be named the 'Bloodless Revolution' by Mahatma Gandhi. #History #ForgottenHeroes

In such a tragedy, one can only imagine the plight of the marginalised and the helpless, who were most impacted. The sad reality is that even under such circumstances, the necessary support rarely reaches them, grossly increasing their time to recovery.

“Trees were his everything. He used to say, trees are my family, my parents, my friends and my world. He did not wish to see the world because for him every tree was a world of its own."

He was was recently conferred with the 'Jamnalal Bajaj Award for Outstanding Contribution in the Field of Constructive Work for 2018 ' by Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation (JBF).

These modest projects might seem like small beginnings, but the combination of field work and computers was an immense source of pleasure for students.

"Even my family members urged me to return, but I didn't give up. Many people thought that I had lost my mind."

"My son had food with his classmates and was visibly happy when he returned home. Anganwadi centres have all the facilities and a holistic environment which is good for the growth of a child."

Deeply in love with her adopted homeland, one went to jail during the Quit India movement. The other became a guardian of the Himalayas, devoting her life to protecting it.