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Farmer’s Unique Model Helps Him Grow Vegetables Over Ponds, Inspires Others
Odisha's Hirod Patel built a unique trellis system over the pond to grow vegetables. Today, his farm has become an experiment lab for other farmers and agricultural scientists.
‘They Call Me ‘Queen of Millets’: Tribal Woman Preserves 30 Types of Rare Indian Millets
Hailing from Odisha's Koraput district, tribal farmer Raimati Ghiuria has preserved 30 varieties of millets and trained hundreds of women.
‘Toured Across India To Learn From Farmers’: How a Retd Colonel Found Passion in Orchid Farming
Colonel Sujan Mohanty had been in a fix over his future after his retirement in 2012. He wanted to break into a new venture but was baffled with the number of options available. His interest, how...
https://www.thebetterindia.com/330446/retired-armyman-does-orchid-farming-in-odisha-harvest-farmers/
Ex-Google Employee Delivers Healthcare at the Doorsteps of Odisha’s Most Backward Areas
Priyadarshi Mahapatra quit his job at Google to launch CureBay, a healthcare startup that delivers affordable care right at the doorsteps of people living in Odisha’s most backward regions. He ...
10 Things About Droupadi Murmu, India’s 1st President From a Tribal Community
This article was updated on 22 July 2022. Droupadi Murmu scripted history on Thursday as she was declared the 15th President of India. She bagged votes from 2,824 electors, which
First Odia to Get a Law Degree, This ‘Grand Old Man’ Helped Give Birth to Odisha
Madhusudan Das, a lawyer and social reformer, did trailblazing work in the late 19th and early 20th century, laying the foundations for the present state of Odisha. Sadly, he remains
Meet the Zoology Lecturer Travelling to 1000 Villages To Revive Near-Extinct Folk Art
Rajat Kumar Panigrahi is a zoology lecturer at Yuvodaya College in Balangir of Odisha by day. But when office hours conclude, he dons another role — that of a preserver
Once as a Cook, 74-YO Grandma Now Runs One of Odisha’s Favourite Catering Services
Sm: For 40 years, Santoshini 'Mama' toiled away in various kitchens. Today she employs hundreds of women, and is a must-have at weddings.
Meet Odisha’s Twitter Queen, Whose One Tweet Gets Govt Officials to Solve Any Issue
Former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj was always known to be a tweet away to help a large diaspora of Indians through Twitter. But without a ministerial position, Charubala Barik—fondl...
40 Yrs Before 1857, A Local Odisha Uprising Fearlessly Took Down The British Raj
In October 2017, the state of Odisha put forth a demand before the Centre to recognise a 200-year-old rebellion as the First War of Independence, as opposed to the Revolt
At This Unique Odisha Eco-Stay, You Can Enjoy Waterfalls & Learn From Tribals
And this traveller decided to document her trip to the spot with her beautiful paintings we just had to show you. Find pictures here :point_down::skin-tone-3:
Security Guard Cleaned 1 Tonne Waste from Beach & Mangrove Plantation, All by Himself
Rahul Maharana, a security guard working with a private company in Odisha, was in Class 12 when he first learned about climate change. “In 2018, an awareness programme at my
Artist PK Mahanandia Cycled Over 6000 KM From India to Sweden — All for Love
He didn’t have enough money to buy a plane ticket. So he sold everything he had and embarked on an epic journey that would take him through Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey and Europe!
Father’s Fight Against Poverty Inspires Doctor To Open 1 Rupee Clinic, Treats 7000
A life of struggle and loss strengthened Dr Ramchandani’s resolve to ensure no one else would have to go through the same fate as his father and grandfather. Here’s his story.
Duo Quits Jobs to Invent Solar-Powered ‘Smart’ Devices That Cut Farming Costs by 30%
Minushri Madhumita and Amrita Jagatdeo are childhood friends from Kalahandi, a western region of Odisha. After finishing school together, Minushri pursued post-graduation in Chemistry and a diplo...
Eco-Friendly Bamboo, Sabai Grass Gift Packs Help Entrepreneur Earn Rs 2 Lakh/Month
With an investment of Rs 20,000 in September, Chandni has already shipped hundreds of orders across the country, and has even employed 500 artisans across Odisha.
Thousands of Girls Have Escaped Child Marriage & Violence, Because 1 Woman Fought Back
Odisha born Dharitri Patnaik recalls that her childhood was far from easy. At the age of just five, she was abused by a family member. “My repeated attempts to raise
How Documents Helped Odisha Village Become Child Marriages Free in 5 Years
An eye-grabbing poster hangs in the village declaring that it is the 'First village in the district to be child marriage free'. Their simple method has curtailed illegal weddings over the years.
Horrific Experience Pushes Truck Driver to Use His Savings & Help 300 Accident Victims
Witnessing an accident along a road or highway can be a harrowing experience for the onlooker — fear, shock, concern and anxiety are part and parcel of it. These were
Who Is Paralympic Gold Winner Pramod Whom Sachin Called ‘Inspiration to the World’?
Pramod Bhagat, gold medalist para shuttler from Odisha, was affected with Polio at age 5. He speaks of how he entered into sports because of Sachin Tendulkar and recently got to meet the cricket ...
She Grows ‘Floating’ Pearls & Carp Fishes in Artificial Ponds & Earns Rs 10 Lakh
From serving in the Odisha administration for 12 years, working in a corporate for two years to now doing pearl farming, Dr Nina Singh shows it is never too late to follow your passion.
https://www.thebetterindia.com/262109/how-to-pearl-farm-artificial-tank-carp-fish/
76-YO Preserves 900-YO Legacy With an Artform That Can Last Upto 5 Centuries
Maga Nayak's family has preserved Pothi Chitra, an artform that's over 900 years old, in the tiny village of Nayakpatna in Odisha. Here's why people from all over the world flock to this village ...
Meet ‘Dada’ & His Team Of Kids, Who Are Turning 40 Acres Of Barren Land Into A Mini Forest
Naren Hansda, a member of the Santhali community, lives in a small yet scenic plateau surrounded by Ajodhya hills in the Purulia district of West Bengal. Having studied only until
Vet’s Unique & Free ‘Moving Classes’ Help 1 Lakh Villagers Treat Cattle Diseases
The year was November 2008, and Dr Balaram Sahu, a veterinary doctor with the Odisha government, was presiding over a training workshop for the rural population of Bhubaneswar. The workshop
16 Years of Tireless Efforts By Teacher Turn 13 Barren Hillocks Green
In 2002, Sudhir Rout, a native of Odisha, became a principal at the Nalanda Residential college in Vijayawada. Months after taking charge at the institute, he realised that the 150
30,000 Trees, 1 Man: Meet Odisha’s Incredible 75-Year-Old ‘Tree Teacher’
Antaryami Sahoo from Kantilo village in Odisha was barely 11 years old when he planted a banyan sapling on his school premises. This was not part of a plantation drive,
Professor Shares How Odisha’s Wild Yams Are Better in Nutrition Than Farmed Fruits
This research shows the immense potential of India's wild food in tackling hunger and boosting the local economy. And yet they remain ignored by policymakers.
As Artwork Worth Lakhs Lies Unsold, Odisha Artists Paint Homes With Ancient Art
Odisha’s Raghurajpur village is a hub of Pattachitra, an indigenous art form, with at least one artist involved in the trade in every family. This art form dates back to the 12th century.
Meet the Indian Cycle Mechanics & Welders Who Won the Land Rover Competition at NASA
Kailash Chandra Barik from Mayurbhanj in Odisha is a cycle mechanic who had no knowledge of space exploration. Never in 18 years of his life did he receive the opportunity
Scientists Grow Purple & Orange Sweet Potatoes; Can Help Reduce Diabetes, Cancer Risks
Sweet potatoes, which are a type of root crop grown in subtropical regions, have a host of health benefits. Dr Nedunchezhiyan Maniyam, the principal scientist at the Indian Council of
How Tribal Women Have Been Protecting 1/3 of Odisha’s Forests, All By Themselves
Every morning most women in the Kodarapalli tribal village in Odisha prepare to fetch forest resources and then prepare for their household chores. Interesting, a few others pick up lathis
Odisha Startup’s E-scooters Cost Just 18 paise/KM, Come With Swappable Batteries
EeVe, based in Odisha, offers electric scooters with a range of over 70 km with every charge. Their batteries can be charged anywhere using sockets fit for laptops and phones.
ITI Prof’s Trolley Transports Heavy Oxygen Cylinders Easily, Saves Critical Time
As the number of COVID-19 cases rises rapidly, several make-shift hospitals have been set up across the country to treat patients. However, these centres may be in remote areas, uneven
Odisha College Director Grows Half-Acre of Sunflowers, Feeds 500 Parakeets a Day!
Imperial College in Bargarh district of Odisha is spread across a nine-acre area with an abundance of open space, and is surrounded by farms and nature. The greenery around the
Odisha Organic Farmer Earns Rs 18 Lakh/Year, Buy 10 Acres of Farmland With Profits
Odisha-based Krushna Nag has always held affection for nature in his heart, he says. He began working as a driver of light and heavy vehicles in 1996, but alongside his
Poachers Turn Protectors, Bring 5 Lakh Birds to Chilika – Success India Must Celebrate
Mangalajodi village in Odisha is roughly a 1.5-hour-long journey from the state capital of Bhubaneswar. It is adjacent to the freshwater wetland Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lago...
Unable To Live His Dream Of Being In The Army, Man Helps 70 Students Get Into Security Forces
Every morning, Silu Nayak from Arakhadu village of Odisha wakes up to train about 50-odd candidates aspiring to qualify for the defence service examinations. His day begins at 5.30 am.
13-YO’s Patented Washing Machine Recycles Soap Water, Saves Hundreds Of Litres Of Water
In Samabesh Nayak’s house, finding ways to reduce wastage of water has always been given utmost importance. The Bhubaneswar resident, who works as an administrative officer at a management scho...
Odisha Engineer Spends Rs 4 Lakh To Plant Thousands Of Trees, Revive 12 Ponds
From his very childhood, Odisha’s Sagar Pradhan has chased his dream of writing. The 30-year-old is both an author and a software engineer, from Mallikeswarpur village. He recalls how he
After Creating A Multi-Million Dollar Company, Odisha Woman Breaks EV Glass Ceiling
What does it take for a woman from a conventional middle-class family in Rourkela, Odisha, to become a successful entrepreneur in the technology domain whose first venture ends up becoming
Unable To Get Job, ITI Grad Grows Over 3000 Bananas Trees In Hilly Areas; Earns Lakhs
Odisha’s Prakash Chandra Dehury (32) had studied a vocational course from the Industrial Training Institute (ITI), but lack of opportunities in his village, as well as limited pay, never let
Odisha Man Creates 25 Acres of Mangrove Forest in 12 Years, Saves Village From Cyclones
One of India’s worst climate hotspots, Odisha experiences floods, cyclones, storms, droughts, among other natural disasters. With extreme weather conditions, the 492 km stretch coast spread acr...
Odisha IFS Officer Helps Save 1,000 Acres of Forestland From Fires
The Similipal forest reserve in Odisha has been burning for more than 10 days. The fire that spread widely affected eight of the 21 forest ranges in the state. While
Engineer Creates 20 Mini Forests in Odisha Villages, Plants 1 Lakh Trees
Amresh Samant is an electrical engineer at the Paradip Port Trust in the Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha. But during weekends and holidays, the 46-year-old man strives to increase the green
Despite Threats, Forest Officer Busts Smuggling Ring of World’s Most Trafficked Animal
This article is a part of The Better India’s series to highlight the work of those who have dedicated their lives to saving some of the most endangered species of
How a Mother’s Courage Helped Her Suicidal Son Become an Accomplished Odissi Dancer
Prem Sahoo, a professional Odissi dancer from Odisha, credits his lion-hearted mother, Manjulata, for defending his passion and standing up for him when he couldn't.
Potatoes From Paddy: Odisha Farmer’s Idea Saves 80% Water, Prevents Stubble Burning
Dark plumes of smoke engulfed Dilip Baral’s wide paddy fields in Odisha’s Resinga village for nearly two decades. Like the majority of the farmers in the country, Dilip too would
After 7 Years of Work, Farmer Builds Seed Extractor That Cuts Process Time by 90%
For over a decade, a modest farmer’s simple innovation remained hidden from the world. It was only after his work was appreciated through an award by the Odisha government that
Brothers from Odisha’s Largest Slum Join Punjab FC, Creating the ‘Dhoni-Syndrome’
From spending their childhood kicking a ball around on dusty grounds with slum children to playing professional football on the grounds of Punjab Football Club, these two brothers from Odisha
Walking For 6 Hours a Day, Odisha Group Clear 5 Tons of Beach Waste With Bare Hands
After a gap of one month, when meeting friends and relatives, Soumya Biswal and his five friends in Odisha faced a common question – “Why do you look tired, tanned
How Odisha’s Ganjam Went From Being COVID-19 Hotspot To a Model District
As new COVID-19 infections tear across India, setting new daily records for active cases and deaths that epidemiologists say were utterly predictable and disastrous. However, the virus was largel...
Odisha Artist Makes 40 Products From Bamboo, Can Replace Most Plastic in Your Home
In Bihar’s Jamui district there is a unique public playground under construction. From benches and chairs to swings, slides, and even dustbins around the playground will be made of Bamboo
Odisha Man Spends Lakhs on Infrastructure to Transform Village During Lockdown
The COVID-19 lockdown has resulted in the partial or complete closure of many businesses, while others have adapted to working from home. This new shift has also prompted many people
With Rs 19 Lakh in Profit, Odisha Tribal Uplifts 100s By Turning Grass to ‘Gold’
Usha Rani Naik was born with an extraordinary spark and determination. This spirit followed her throughout as she refused to flinch or fade even in the face of continuous adversity
Forest Officer Creates Odisha’s First Eco-Village, Helps Residents Earn Rs 2 Crore
Situated on the banks of the Mahanadi river, and adjoining the Satkosia gorge, Muduligadia, a tiny hamlet in the Nayagarh district with barely thirty-five households holds a unique distinction. I...
In Pics: Meet These Odisha Migrants To See The True Face of The Lockdown
Ground realities captured from across Odisha give us insights into how communities perceive the pandemic. Philip Sabar is a 20-year-old from Tala Tapanga, a village in Rayagada block, Gajapati di...
Odisha Firemen Brave Cyclone Amphan, Help Pregnant Woman Deliver In Their Vehicle
With The Positive Collective, The Better India’s COVID-19 coverage is available to regional language publications for free. Write to editorial@thebetterindia.com for more details. Yesterday mo...
Cyclone Amphan: These Women Are the Heroes of Odisha’s Evacuation Mission
With The Positive Collective, The Better India’s COVID-19 coverage is available to regional language publications for free. Write to editorial@thebetterindia.com for more details. Around 5:30 ...
After Losing Mom to Cancer, Odisha Man Served 7000+ Patients; Cremated 1300 Bodies
Odisha has featured in the headlines several times for heart-wrenching instances of poverty, so much so that often families cannot afford to offer a dignified farewell to their deceased dear
Bhubaneswar Start-Up’s New Delivery Service for the Elderly Helps 600+ in 4 Weeks
"I sent them my grocery list on WhatsApp, and they delivered the items to my home within two days. I am very grateful to them for helping out during the lockdown.”
From 7 to 100s! This Hero Brought Sparrows Back From Near-Extinction In His Village
Besides, working relentlessly to save house sparrows in eleven districts of Odisha, Rabindra Sahu is also working for the conservation of olive ridley turtles since 1993
COVID-19: Odisha IAS Starts Free On-Call Health Services to Reduce Hospital Visits
At a time, when India is recording a spike in patients with Coronavirus, Ganjam district collector, Vijay Amruta Kulange is providing telehealth services so that people follow social distancing a...
Odisha JEE 2020 To be Held Online: How to Apply, Eligibility, Last Date & More
For the first time in 2019, the OJEE was conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for all post graduate courses including MCA, MBA, M.Tech, M.Pharma, M.Plan, M. Arch and lateral entry to MCA. ...
Free Meals, T-shirts, Organic Manure: How 2 Municipalities Are Tackling Plastic
Give us plastic. We shall give you freebies in return — that's the eco-friendly funda driving these two municipal corporations in Delhi and Bhubaneswar!
This Odisha Food ATM Gives Free Fruits, Veggies & Snacks to the Needy!
We all know ATMs dispense cash but, have you heard about ATMs where one gets food for free? Yes, you heard that right. Sambalpur district in Odisha is home to a
Odisha Girl Battles Poverty & Ridicule to Become ‘Queen of Transmission Tower’!
As a college student, whenever Sita Behera returned to her home in Odisha’s Soran village during the holidays, she would be greeted with a series of taunts and jeers. Boys would
How to Save Forest Culture? ‘Silent’ Battle by Odisha’s Kondhs is The Right Lesson
“One of the main problems with the common development paradigm is that Adivasis are considered underdeveloped. People do not recognise that their prosperity lies in their unique lifestyle and w...
1420 Varieties, 25 Years: Meet the Man Rescuing India’s Rice Diversity From Extinction
In the 1990s when Debal Deb was working with India’s largest conservation NGO in Kolkata, he recalled how the country boasted of more than 1,10,000 folk or native varieties of
This State’s Solutions May Be The Answer Farmers Across India Are Looking For!
Odisha, which is one of India’s poorest and most underreported states, is today at the forefront of innovation in agricultural policy. Going beyond the piecemeal treatment this sector has recei...
https://www.thebetterindia.com/186368/odisha-farmer-agriculture-kalia-pest-attack-governance-india/
Odisha Civil Servant Collects 4000+ Vinyl Records, Uses YouTube to Preserve History
A satire on the Simon report, the earliest known rendering of Odisha's state song & the first movie in Odia are just some of the iconic records that Vedabandhu Mishra has archived. Today, his You...
https://www.thebetterindia.com/185465/odisha-civil-servant-youtube-vinyl-records-history-india/
This Retd Odisha Man Used His Pension Savings To Build a Bridge For His Village
What do you do when the government stalls on your access to basic public goods and services? Sexagenarian Gangadhar Rout, a retired livestock inspector with the Odisha government, has waited
https://www.thebetterindia.com/185469/odisha-bridge-inspirational-pension-savings-gangadhar-rout/
Their Future Was A Brick Kiln, But Top Cop & NGO Ensure 800 Kids Bag a New Destiny
For nearly 800 children of brick kiln labourers from Western Odisha working in Telangana, the faint hope of accessing formal education has become a reality. Thanks to the collective efforts
Pesticide Poisoning Inspires Odisha Teacher To Go Organic, Save 700 Rice Varieties
The incident dates back to the early 90s. But retired teacher and octogenarian paddy farmer Natabar Sarangi remembers it as though it were yesterday. After 32 years of service as
How Cashew, Ponds & an IAS Officer Pulled an Odisha Village out of Poverty
In 2015, Nabarangpur was counted among the most backward districts in India. Today, the district has risen above those odds to become a fast developing one, all thanks to IAS Rashmita Pande's bri...
https://www.thebetterindia.com/181811/ias-hero-odisha-district-cashew-empowerment-farmers-india/
Saving Over 1 Million Lives: How Odisha Saw Cyclone Fani in The Eye & Came Out Strong
Cyclone Fani made its landfall on the coastal city of Puri, Odisha, on Friday morning, leaving behind a trail of utter destruction in its wake. With wind speeds in excess
https://www.thebetterindia.com/181108/cyclone-fani-odisha-relief-saving-lives-india/
#FoodSecrets: Bamboo Rice Tastes like Wheat & Grows Just Twice or Thrice in a Century!
After four decades, this rare rice is now being harvested by forest dwellers in Odisha's Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary! #FoodSecrets #EatLocal #CulinaryHeritage
https://www.thebetterindia.com/179998/bamboo-rice-odisha-kerala-tribes-indigenous-rice-india/
#CycloneTitli: NDMA’s Simple Dos and Donts to Protect Yourself in an Emergency
The IMD predicts the "very severe" cyclone to hit the Odisha coast at 5.30 am tomorrow. Here's what the NDMA suggests.
https://www.thebetterindia.com/161765/cyclone-titli-odisha-disaster-news/
Remembering Odisha’s Gandhi: A Forgotten Hero Every Indian Needs to Know About
Just like the birthday of the father of the nation calls for Gandhi Jayanti, today marks ‘Gopabandhu Jayanti’ for the state of Odisha. Today, we celebrate his 141st birth anniversary.
https://www.thebetterindia.com/161690/odisha-gopabandhu-das-gandhi-history/
#IAmOdisha: 7 Everyday Odia Inspirations We Should All Celebrate
From transforming the education system in the state to breaking every barrier discrimination placed before them, here are seven extraordinary tales of seven everyday individuals
https://www.thebetterindia.com/160587/odisha-hero-inspiration-celebrate-india/
Despite Fewer Resources, This State Went Out of Its Way to Help Kerala in Flood Relief!
The months of July and August will forever remain engraved in the minds of people in Kerala, because the massive effect of the calamity on life and infrastructure was not
https://www.thebetterindia.com/157039/kerala-floods-odisha-viral-heartwarming-india-news/
Odisha Engineer’s Innovation Has Been Making Puri’s Rath Yatra Safer For 12 Years!
Ratha Yatra is any procession that includes a chariot, accompanied by the public. One of the largest Ratha Yatras is the Jagannath Puri Ratha Yatra in Puri, Odisha, where three
Tea Seller-Turned-Mentor in Odisha Helps 18 Poor Students Make It To Medical School!
Unable to become a doctor himself due to financial constraints, Ajay Singh now helps others realise their dreams. His inspiration? Anand Kumar’s famed Super 30!
https://www.thebetterindia.com/148380/jindagi-realising-dreams-of-medical-aspirants-in-odisha/
Why This Inspiring Doctor’s Departure from Odisha Town Moved Hundreds to Tears!
No one could have imagined that the same town which was once wary of Dr Kishore Chandra’s posting to its community health centre would be moved to tears at his
https://www.thebetterindia.com/144645/odisha-doctor-farewell/
2 Friends and an Experiment in Odisha Tap a Underused Fuel Source – Human Waste!
Converting human waste into energy is not a new idea, but social acceptance has been a problem in India. So, when Father Joseph Philip showed interest in constructing toilet-based biogas
https://www.thebetterindia.com/137623/jajapur-biogas-toilets-methane-renewable/
Rejected for IAS, This Gritty Women Became a Crusader for the Differently-Abled!
In India, there are various government initiatives and a number of non-profit organisations working towards the upliftment of the differently-abled population. However, despite these efforts, whe...
Video: How Jajpur Transformed the Kusuma Pond into a Beautiful Water Body!
One of the largest water bodies in Jajpur, the Kusuma pond, which is spread across 27 acres, was plagued with waste. However, it recently underwent what initially seemed like an
https://www.thebetterindia.com/137260/jajpur-kusuma-pond-clean/
Odisha Boy Does State Proud, Tops GATE 2018 in Agricultural Engineering!
Despite not taking any formal coaching, the hardworking lad scored an outstanding 959 out of 1,000 marks!
Living in Rented House, Odisha Man Donates 2.3 Acres to Landless Poor!
For 60-year-old Muguda Suryanarayan Achary, a promise is a promise, no matter when it was made, and what it will cost him. In 1997, Muguda was doing well financially and
https://www.thebetterindia.com/131723/odisha-donates-landless-poor/
Inspiring! Man Carves Road Through Hillocks to Send His Kids To School
Jalandhar Nayak, a tribal vegetable seller from Odisha's Kandhamal district, is the man behind this inspiring feat.
https://www.thebetterindia.com/127664/inspiring-man-single-handedly-built-road-kids-school/
30,000 Villagers in Odisha to Now Get Safe Drinking Water, Through New Pipelines
Being a state that has perennial water and irrigation crises, the Odisha government is flagging off various projects and schemes that will help resolve these issues in both urban and
How World-Renowned Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Is Fighting to Save Puri’s Beaches, His Canvas
How far would you go to bring about a positive change to something that you are passionate about? Renowned international sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has set over 20 Limca records,
https://www.thebetterindia.com/109045/sudarsan-pattnaik-odisha-art-puri-beach-awareness/
7,000 Free Rides in Two Decades – This Bhubaneswar Auto Driver Is the Real Saviour of the Needy
At first glance, 42-year-old Prabhat Pradhan may seem like your average rickshaw driver in Bhubaneswar, but a day in his life will tell you just how extraordinary he is. For
https://www.thebetterindia.com/108635/bhubaneswar-auto-driver-offers-free-rides-to-help-the-needy/
How Tribal Women of Odisha Have Made Farming Organic, Profitable & Life-Changing
Nirmala Barla (40), a passionate farmer of Sundargarh district’s Brahmanamara village, is a proud woman because she feeds her family with a variety of safely grown food, and not just
On Walls & in Dance, Art Is a Way of Life & a Religion in This Odisha Village
Barfi pink. Bright blue. Deep ochre. Violet and saturated orange. Etches and paintings of Gods and Goddesses. Green parrots flying on a wall. Lush greenery. The source of Odissi dance. Welcome
https://www.thebetterindia.com/107336/odisha-village-continues-keep-traditional-art-alive/
Just Sand, Water & Some Brilliant Art – Behind the Scenes With Puri’s Fascinating Sand Artists
Odisha’s coastal town of Puri is not only famous for the Jagannath Temple but also for the numerous sand artists who convert the Puri beach into an art gallery every now and then.
https://www.thebetterindia.com/106666/sand-art-indias-creative-arts-sudarshan-patnaik/
Kids From 40 Slums in Odisha Are Giving out Report Cards to Track Sanitation
Berhampur may soon be one of the top cities in Odisha, with the ongoing Shreshtha Berhampur campaign encountering success in every sphere of holistic development.
https://www.thebetterindia.com/105728/shreshtha-berhampur-odisha-children-sanitation/
TBI Blogs: A Bank Is on Its Way to Providing 500 Solar Loans for Remote Tribal Families in Kalahandi, Odisha
Syndicate Bank in Bhawanipatna town is on its way to providing 500 solar loans for remote tribal families in Kalahandi.
https://www.thebetterindia.com/103149/bank-kalahandi-lead-way-financing-energy-access/
Here Comes the Sun: My Experience at Odisha’s Vibrant and Mesmerising Konark Festival!
The sun is a constant motif in Odisha, a laid-back, sun-drenched state that runs along the coast of eastern India, well off the tourist trail. From the golden beaches of
https://www.thebetterindia.com/104895/odisha-konark-temple-festival-odissi/
How One Girl Is Using Nukkad Nataks to Educate an Entire Odisha Village
After her Master's in International Development Management from University of Nottingham, Nafisa Lokhandwala chose to go to one of the remotest villages of India called Koinpur in the Gajapati di...
https://www.thebetterindia.com/104505/nafisa-lokhandwala-sbi-fellowship-nukkad-natak-odisha/
Unseen Faces & Unheard Stories: Odisha Through the Lens
A trip into the tribal villages of Semiliguda Forest Range in the state of Odisha is a revelation in itself. Cut off from the rest of the world, these villages
https://www.thebetterindia.com/104261/tribals-of-odisha-photo-series/