“We are not just aiming for certification. Our goal is to make ODF Plus a way of life for the people of Varanasi,” says Himanshu Nagpal. Varanasi is set to achieve a major milestone by becoming the first district in Uttar Pradesh to attain ODF (Open Defecation Free) Plus status. This achievement comes as the …
Varanasi’s Clean Sweep: QR Codes, Recycled Roads, and Empowered Women Read More »
In the picturesque Bandipora district of north Kashmir, which was once the hub of militancy and where violence crushed dreams, making education a distant luxury, one woman’s courage, self-belief, and optimism nurtured a national-level institution that is the pride of J&K today. Shabnam Kausar, the Principal of the Army Goodwill School (AGS), Bandipora, has not …
Shabnam Kausar fought alone to nurture a school amid Kashmir’s turmoil Read More »
IAS Surendra Kumar Meena’s Gyanalay initiative transformed Uttar Dinajpur’s education system by improving infrastructure, integrating technology, and fostering community involvement, leading to higher literacy rates and empowering children with new opportunities. ‘When you’re determined, anything is possible. A single individual can spark monumental change, no matter how many obstacles lie ahead.’ In the district of Uttar …
Reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship and resource conservation through sustainable waste management and recycling practices, ITC Limited hosted the Wellbeing Out of Waste (WOW) Interschool Recycling Championship Awards Presentation Event at The Grand Regent Hotel, Coimbatore. The event was held to recognise and celebrate the exceptional contributions made by students and schools in advancing …
ITC WOW recognises students, schools for contribution towards Clean India Mission Read More »
IAS officer Astik Pandey’s relentless efforts to restore the Kham River have transformed it from a polluted, dying water body into a thriving ecosystem, proving that visionary leadership and community participation can bring a river back to life. For years, the Kham River had been reduced to little more than a dirty, foul-smelling drain, a …
