Watching unchecked construction strain Himachal’s hills, an NIT Hamirpur graduate chose a different path. His homes draw from time-tested Himalayan techniques to build structures that suit the land, climate, and communities they stand on.
Retired Colonel Divya Thakur revived his family orchard with organic practices, producing healthy apples while promoting sustainable farming in Himachal.
When researchers flagged drug-resistant bacteria in Delhi’s winter air, Bengaluru-based Bugworks moved fast, working in its lab to build a new class of antibiotics for India’s fight against superbugs.
In Manipur’s Andro village, teacher Laibi Phanjoubam founded AMMA FC, using football to help girls escape early marriage and build independent futures.
From degraded farmland to Rs 1.61 crore worth of national and state honours, Yogeshwari Chatrugan Chaudhary led Dawwa’s transformation through solar power, sustainable farming, and people-led governance.
Nagpur-native Deepali Bavaskar and her husband Vijay turned a spur-of-the-moment idea into Brazil-based Samosa & Company, taking authentic Indian flavours to global palates with a blend of tradition and innovation.