villages

Agritourism is a concept made popular in India by Pandurang Taware. The farmers associated with his venture say it has given a boost to their regular income.

“Many of my colleagues wanted to give back to India but didn’t know how to do so. With this model, I showed how each one of them could be a Mohan Bhargava (played by SRK in Swades) in their own right.”

He also dipped into his savings and took a loan of Rs 15 lakh to construct a hostel for marginalised kids, all on his own! #Respect #RealLifeHero

“Through agroforestry, even farmers who don’t own large farmlands can generate big profits in the long run."

SHRI’s sanitation units have toilets which are free for users and the facilities can purify about 1000 litres in an hour! The villagers are being supplied this water at 50 paise per litre!

“There were 328 BPL (Below Poverty Line) families in the village. They had neither house nor land. I could uplift them to APL (Above Poverty Line). I think as a Sarpanch that was my biggest achievement and my happiest memory.”

“Before 'Neurology on Wheels', I had little idea about the scary healthcare scenario in these villages. Even simple medications are a luxury for some villagers!"

Once the Dewan of Baroda and PM of Jaipur, this unsung legend understood that India could only grow from her villages. #History #ForgottenHeroes

Husk Power Systems was established in 2007, wherein the company offered an off-grid power generation and distribution solution to serve rural customers in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

The Paharis—the native people of Uttarakhand—are known for their determination and grit, and know how to rise above a disaster when it strikes.