Environment

A decade ago, Vijayapura in Karnataka was barren, with almost no forest cover. Today, a people-led greening campaign has grown 15 million trees, reviving water, land, and hope.

Delhi’s 800-year-old Hauz-i-Shamsi, once clogged with sewage, is now a vibrant reservoir, bird haven & climate buffer — revived by SEEDS India, ASI & locals.

Goa launches a Whale Shark Conservation Project, rewarding fishermen Rs 75,000 for rescuing the gentle giants and protecting marine life.

Andhra Pradesh is piloting India’s first AI-powered mosquito control system. By ending blind spraying, it promises fewer chemicals, lower costs, and healthier cities.

Bob and Tanya came to Kodaikanal for a trip but stayed 30 years to revive Tamil Nadu’s rare shola forests, proving ordinary people can save ecosystems.

Imagine a life surrounded by water—where floods, festivals, and farming all flow together. On these five river islands in India, communities live in tune with nature.

New York’s Bluebelt project restored wetlands, stopped floods, and saved $300M. Can Indian cities replicate this nature-based solution?

In the 1990s, when Himachal’s rivers faced destruction by dams, a humble teacher, Dile Ram, risked everything to protect Tirthan Valley’s ecosystem.

When Ramachandra saw trees being cut, he quit his job and started Green Morning Horticulture Services. Since 2010, it’s helped move 1.5 lakh trees to safety.

NIT Rourkela researchers, led by Dr Preetam Sarkar, have developed biodegradable films from fruit seeds and tamarind polysaccharides, which extend food shelf life and decompose in 60 days.