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Digital Advocacy & Dogged Determination – Interview with Indian Activist Abhinav Lohkare

Abhinav Lohkare is a 17 year-old with an unstoppable will. Deeply frustrated by inaction on the climate crisis, he’s making the most of his generation’s proclivity for digital tools to lobby hard for environmental change in Assam, India. Undaunted by government oppression, he’s determined to stand up for the people and animals of Assam.

How Social Networks Are Helping Indian Farmers Hit By the Coronavirus Lockdowns

When strict coronavirus restrictions were introduced throughout the country, Indian farmers' crops began rotting in the fields. But thanks to the innovative use of social media, they're connecting directly with their end consumers - and finding a way out of the crisis.

Wetland Exploration in India Reveals a Plastic-Eating Bacteria That Could Help Tackle Global Plastic Pollution

While investigating their local wetlands, an Indian university stumbled upon bacteria which could be used to break down plastics.

Quick Swap Electric-Vehicle Batteries Look to Solve India’s Unique Pollution Challenges

Electric vehicles may be better for the environment, but they might not be great for your wallet - especially in low-income countries. An Indian partnership is looking to change that.

Toter: India’s Digital Door-to-Door Recycling Service Turning Trash Into Cash

In India, Toter is an app that wants to change the way individuals and businesses recycle and manage waste - adding a technological edge and a great deal of respect to an age-old and much-maligned industry.

The Climate Change Resistant Greenhouses Protecting India’s Crops Come Rain or Shine

A new affordable, climate-change-resisting greenhouse could help strengthen rural Indian farmers' defences against extreme weather conditions.

Feeding India: Stopping Food Waste in One of the World’s Most Undernourished Countries

A young entrepreneur is seeking to eradicate hunger and food waste in India through a social organisation that rescues leftover food.

Touchscreen Kiosks to Help Fight Child Trafficking in India

Touchscreen kiosks are filling the gap left by public telephones in India, providing a vital service to children at risk of being kidnapped or trafficked. 

Khabar Lahariya: The Indian Female Journalists Breaking News And Taboos

A genuine grassroots media revolution, India's first ever newspaper edited, written and run entirely by women is not just offering a reliable source of information to isolated communities - its female team of reporters and their unique perspective on the world is also helping to break down gender stereotypes and empower local women.