villages in India

Once dependent on water tankers and divided by frequent fights over scarce supply, Bansawargaon in Maharashtra’s Latur district chose a different path. Led by its sarpanch and powered by collective effort, villagers rebuilt canals, recharged groundwater, and adopted conservation practices — transforming themselves into a tanker-free, water-secure community.

Gadge Meenakshi's efforts led to Mukhra village in Telangana being open defecation-free, solar-powered, and an oasis of greenery. How did she make it happen? The sarpanch shares.

Gram Oorja created a rural micro-grid with hybrid power sources funded by corporate charity to help bring power to remote rural areas.

When Shubhranshu realised, to his surprise, that 80% of the students in Barwani had Bluetooth on their phones and were using it actively to share files, he came up with the idea of Bultoo Radio - a radio programme that people receive on their phones via Bluetooth.

Rural e-Governance Delivery Centres are making it easier for rural Indians to access e-Governance services and apply for various government schemes.

In many Indian villages, life comes to a standstill as soon as the sun sets - food has to be cooked before it gets dark and children have to finish their studies. Here are some stories from eight villages around the country that were recently electrified.

The soul, heart, and beauty of India can be found in many rural parts of the country. Away from the hustle and bustle of modernization, the villages of this nation proudly preserve its customs and heritage till today.