Case studies
Very Much on the Map: the Timbaktu Collective

Very Much on the Map: the Timbaktu Collective. Kalpavriksh Pune, Maharashtra.

Environment and Ecology
With Sickle and Stick They Saved a Forest

A story of transformation of village women into an unwavering collective which can stand for its rights and for values they cherish.

Energy
Surat becomes first district to have 100% solar powered health centres

All 52 PHCs in the district are now solar-powered. This will bring down the electricity bill by 40 percent, also helping fight global warming.

Environment and Ecology
Sunder Nursery in full bloom

Spaces for families to enjoy a picnic, soak in some culture at the amphitheatre, marvel at the flora and fauna and use for exercise.

Economics and Technologies
Meet the man who is digitally conserving and restoring the Ajanta caves

The paintings in the 2000-year-old Ajanta Caves are in a precarious state and can’t be fully restored. But there is an attempt to restore them digitally

Food and Water
Floating gardens for the landless

Bamboo beds with layers of dried water hyacinth, silt, vermicompost and farm yard manure, dry leaves of leguminous plants, etc. float on the water bodies.

Environment and Ecology
Vembanad’s fishing community protects their fish with sanctuaries

To protect the fish resources, the traditional fishing community of Vembanad Lake has started constructing fish sanctuaries in the lake

Livelihoods
A ‘cheesy’ effort to give women wings

"We want their work to be noticed, rather than their disability,”

Energy
UN spotlight on Kerala’s energy-positive campus

Tropical rainforest trees help create cool surroundings. Certified green construction materials, recycled wood boards, etc. have been used.