Sustainability

As the week winds down, these four Indian stories offer something grounding and hopeful. From classrooms and celebrations to ponds and villages, they show how everyday choices are shaping greener communities.

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.

Unusually low snow in the western Himalaya this peak winter has scientists concerned. We explain why snowfall is missing, whether this has happened before, and why shrinking snow cover matters for India’s rivers, agriculture, and communities.

Experts Dr Kaveri Subbiah and Asmita Purohit explain how gardening helps children slow down, build responsibility, and reconnect with nature — without pressure, perfection or large spaces.

A misty morning in McLeodganj made me realise how often I travel without being present. For my BIG for 2026, I am choosing slow travel and learning to experience places with care, curiosity, and awareness.

Shorter days and long evenings open up a world of possibilities at home. Winter can become a season of exploration, imagination and learning, where children find joy in revealing new ways to engage with the world around them.

In Lambra Kangri, 44 families have relied on locally made biogas instead of LPG for 10 straight years.

In a landmark clean-up, Chennai recycled 1.7 million cubic metres of landfill waste into outdoor furniture, glass bottles, concrete slabs, and more.

PotHoleRaja uses recycled plastic to repair potholes and build safer roads in India, reducing accidents while creating durable, eco-friendly infrastructure.

I started 2026 with a simple realisation while standing in front of a pile of clothes. This goal grew from wanting more mental space, fewer things to manage, and a healthier relationship with shopping.