The idea of the original Shanti Sena still lives on through individuals engaging in such actions under other banners.

Navadarshanam which has thrived for over 25 years now is a living proof that an alternate vision of development can be achieved.

They harnessed their intimate traditional knowledge of the forest and plant species to increase the forest cover and brought streams back to life.

It is an uncommon exercise in grassroots cinema based on volunteerism and cooperative spirit.

“अपनी स्मरण शक्ति से ही मैं ५०० औषधियाँ तैयार कर सकती हूँ"

Villagers' already existing skills can enhance their own livelihood in home village (so they can do without having to go to cities).

A voluntary effort that targets urban fish eaters provides fish choices based on compilation of decades of marine research

Minor foodgrains such as kuri, kodra, bati, baota, kang, cheena, hama, hamli and gujro have a better nutritional value than wheat.

Smaller creatures play crucial roles in maintaining the health of ecosystems. 70 per cent of the oxygen on Earth is produced by tiny marine algae.