Odisha

Indrani Chakraborty and Soumya Mukherji quit their jobs in Delhi to start Svanir Wilderness Ecostay in Odisha. The green haven is complete with over 3,500 trees.

After the 1999 Super Cyclone, Odisha pioneered a hands-on approach to disaster management, aiming for zero casualties and empowering communities to lead the way.

Priyadarshi Mahapatra quit his job at Google to launch CureBay, a healthcare startup that delivers affordable care right at the doorsteps of people living in Odisha’s most backward regions.