Changemakers

For over two decades, Nadeem Shehzad and Mohammad Saud have been saving Delhi’s injured birds, victims of deadly kite strings, from a tiny home clinic.

Rejected for letting their daughter play football, a tribal couple in rural Bengal sold their gold to start academies nearly 100+ Adivasi girls now train, compete, and dream of playing for India.

From walking barefoot to school to unlocking Rs 5 crore in scholarships, K Narayana Naik’s lifelong mission is changing the future of rural students in Karnataka.

After road accidents changed their lives, six Indians channelled grief into action. Their efforts, from legal reform to everyday safety, now help protect people on roads across India.

With billions reached across 140 countries and thousands of stories told, 2025 marked a landmark year of impact for The Better India.

In Pune’s Hinjawadi, a housing society reduced stray dog conflict through a low-cost feeding plan—proving empathy and structure can create safer communities.

When solar power enters a village, it does more than enable. It empowers. Gram Oorja’s solar solutions are infusing a sustainable hope in communities that once lived in darkness.

Meet the 10 most inspiring creators of 2025 — changemakers transforming streets, schools, homes, and communities with creativity, courage, and action.

Long before pollution drew public concern, Dr J N Pande saw how Delhi’s air was affecting breath and daily life. His early insight shaped policy and helped the city protect its people.

Amid toxic air and rising health risks for children, five Delhi mothers turned fear into action — creating Warrior Moms, a 1500+ member movement across 13 states fighting for clean air, better cities, and a healthier future.