Uttarakhand

Before 2013, only one in ten women received their complete antenatal care (ANC). But by the end of 2018, all pregnant women in this small hill town complete all six ANCs even if they choose not to deliver their baby at the centre.

In a place like Pipalkoti which lacks coaching centres or an atmosphere conducive to exam preparation, the student cracked the competitive Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) exam in his maiden attempt!

"There’s a lot of stigma around hemp as most people usually think of it as the plant from which bhang or marijuana is made. But there's a difference," explains Chirag Tekchandaney about why the plant is a win-win for the economy as well as the environment.

From nine-hour treks to high-altitude helicopter sojourns, two lady IAS officers speak to The Better India on how they are ensuring every Indian can celebrate Desh Ka Mahatyohar, aka #GeneralElections2019.

In addition to that, Nitya Budharaja and her family have adopted a government school in the region, and provide it with all the supplies it needs.

'Hello Doctor 555' may just be the blueprint India needs to ensure last-mile healthcare delivery in its remote villages! #Innovation #Governance #IAS

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.

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."

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