Changemakers

Meet Sreeman Narayanan, a 69-year-old environmentalist from Kerala, who has spent over 10 years ensuring that no bird or animal goes thirsty during summers.

Costao Fernandes, a black-belt customs officer in Goa, risked his life to expose a powerful gold smuggling racket in 1991 — and waited 23 years to be cleared.

The darkness in Nagaland’s Shinnyu village was finally eradicated thanks to a government school teacher, John Khangnyu. Here’s how.

Under the leadership of former sarpanch Chhavi Rajawat, Rajasthan’s Soda Village saw improved infrastructure and water harvesting practices.

This village in Kerala was brought out of alcoholism and gambling by a tea seller. He instilled interest and curiosity among people in chess so that they forget alcohol.

Through Mission Urja, The Better India is bringing solar fans to families who’ve never known what a fan feels like.

CRY India has impacted over 4.7 million children. This is the story of relentless hope, everyday heroes, and the power of believing in a better future.

Blending yoga with furry companions, Pawga is using joyful, calming sessions to promote the adoption of Indian mongrels and support animal shelters across India.

Neeta Patel from Gujarat is hailed as a ‘water champion’ for her work on water conservation and women empowerment.

Shani Pandya’s solar trees revolutionise urban energy by minimising land use from 2,200 to 2 square feet, powering six homes daily.His startup gained national praise and recognition from PM Modi.