Uttarakhand

Ashish decided to utilise his education and experience to bring back to life what seemed like an old, lost school heritage.

If you happen to visit villages near the jungles of Nainital, you will hear one name above all others, quite prominently- Corbett.

Having lost her husband at a young age, the responsibility of supporting her family had led Dipti to open a tea-stall by the roadside.

Poonam Todi’s road to success is an inspiration for thousands of students across India who give up hope in the face of failure. This girl, now making headlines as the state topper, appeared for the exam twice - but failed to make it beyond the interview round.

From frostbite to regressive societal norms, this determined young girl from Uttarakhand didn't let anything stop her from fulfilling her dream of conquering the Everest.

Soon the region will be a global benchmark for organic farming.

Dhiraj Dolwani's company, B2R, is ensuring that youngsters, who would otherwise have headed to cities, are earning and contributing to their own environment.

It took another seven years for Iqbal Ahmad to be able to do what he really wanted - give free medical help to the poor.

The swimming pool balances fun with environmental responsibility

Though they have so much going for them; good fresh unpolluted air, chemical-free produce year long, and a higher quality of life, they seemed to take great pride in telling people that their daughter would be marrying a city dweller.