December 2024

Mangalpurwa, a small village nestled in the Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttar Pradesh, spent years living in the shadow of darkness and fear. Though the village had electricity, the scattered LED bulbs on a few poles provided little light, leaving the pathways and homes unsafe after sunset. The threat of wild animals, particularly leopards, loomed

Dungarpur, a small town in Rajasthan, has consistently made its mark as one of the cleanest cities in India. In the Sanitation Survey of 2023, Dungarpur was crowned the cleanest city in Rajasthan for the sixth consecutive time in the category of cities with a population of less than one lakh. While the nation often

In the heart of Shirur Block, nestled amidst the rolling fields of rural Maharashtra, lies the Anganwadi center of Dandwate Dara in Malthan village. For years, this small center has been a harbinger of hope for the village’s youngest members, offering early childhood education and nutrition support. Yet, like many such centers in rural India,

In a quiet village of Sindri Colony, Nirsa, lived a boy named Ashutosh Kumar, the son of Ramlagan Prasad, a salaried worker, and a homemaker mother. Ashutosh was like any other village youth—full of dreams but limited by opportunities. Yet, his story is one of sheer determination, support from his loved ones, and the power

In a quiet village of Mugma Basti, where opportunities were scarce, Nitu Singh’s life took a remarkable turn. A homemaker with big dreams and little resources, Nitu longed to contribute to her family’s income and create a better life for herself and her community. Her chance came when she joined the Sita Self-Help Group (SHG).

In the serene village of Joshpur, nestled amidst lush fields, lived Joshna Kumbhakar, a simple rural housewife with big dreams but limited means. Her days were once consumed with household chores and family responsibilities, yet her heart yearned for something more—a desire to carve her own path and support her family financially. Joshna’s turning point

In the small town of Kumardhubi, Vivek Kumar’s story began like that of many others. Son of Manoj Roy, a salaried worker, and a homemaker mother, his life was shaped by humble beginnings. Yet, Vivek’s destiny held a spark of greatness that would later ignite, thanks to his sheer determination and the opportunities that came

In the heart of Kota, Rajasthan, nestled in the Landmark Paradise Welfare Society, resides a woman who has become a beacon of change and inspiration for her community. Manisha Srivastava, a former music teacher from Guna district in Madhya Pradesh, moved to Kota to provide her children with quality education. Little did she know, this

Amid the busy streets of Kotewali Gali in Hardoi, three young volunteers—Sonali, Shruti, and Stuti—are leading a remarkable transformation. Their efforts to raise awareness about solid waste management (SWM) and composting have sparked a change in the local community’s mindset, turning their neighborhood into a cleaner and greener space.  During a recent visit to Hardoi,

In the heart of Lakhan Kalan Gram Panchayat, in the lap of  lush greenery and the hum of village life, stood GSSS Lakhan Kalan, a senior secondary school with a legacy dating back to 1988. Despite its sprawling 7-acre campus and proximity to the New Military Station Kapurthala, the school’s infrastructure painted a stark contrast