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A former Navy deep-sea diver and his textile designer wife transformed barren land near Kaziranga National Park into a thriving eco-homestay. Their journey from depleted soil to a forest of 500+ trees proves sustainable tourism can empower local artisans and restore nature.
Dr. Bijayalakshmi Goswami launched a smart farming tech startup in Assam just months before COVID nearly destroyed it. Now her IoT system is helping Indian farmers adapt to climate change with real-time crop monitoring.
A social entrepreneur in Assam is teaching forest-fringe communities traditional weaving and silk-making, creating steady incomes for 385 women while protecting forests. In just four years, AVA Creations grew from zero to Rs 1.5 crore in revenue.
A college student turned his engineering project into a platform connecting travelers to Northeast India's hidden valleys, tribal festivals, and untold stories. FinderBridge Tourism now operates across eight states, proving regional startups can thrive while preserving culture.
Students in Golaghat, Assam are building terracotta nests and planting native trees to save birds losing homes to urban growth. Their "Bird Nest Conservation Day" has now spread to other districts across the region.
Two engineers from Assam are replacing coal-powered tea manufacturing with clean electricity, transforming an industry unchanged for eight decades. Their innovation earned them a spot at a New York food show where celebrity chef Vikas Khanna promoted their sustainable tea.
Long before the British established tea plantations in India, the Singpho tribe of Assam had been brewing and processing tea for centuries, possibly since the 1200s. Their traditional bamboo-smoked phalap tea represents a rich heritage that's finally getting the recognition it deserves.
High schoolers in rural Assam turned a local project into a growing movement that now reaches 56 schools across two districts. Their mission: give urban birds a fighting chance by creating safe nesting spaces.
India's oldest paramilitary force is phasing out foreign dog breeds by 2050, choosing indigenous dogs that are just as skilled and better adapted to local conditions. The Assam Rifles is leading the charge with disease-resistant dogs from Manipur and Tamil Nadu.
A mechanical engineer turned entrepreneur is transforming Assam's traditional tea industry with completely plastic-free tea bags and organic farming practices. His company now offers 60 products and is helping farmers abandon harmful chemicals.
After her father's dementia diagnosis required a protein-rich diet, Sayanika Deka couldn't find nutritious options that matched Indian tastes. She built IndiMeat, creating India's first ready-to-eat chicken protein bars while creating jobs for tribal women in Assam.
A homegrown logistics company is solving one of Northeast India's biggest challenges: getting goods to market. ETASH Delivery Technologies now connects all seven states to national trade routes.
India's Assam state has achieved over two years without a single rhino killed by poachers, protecting a species that once lost 27 animals annually to illegal hunting. A combination of tough laws, community support, and innovative conservation efforts has saved the world's largest population of one-horned rhinos.
Two literary giants from Assam are being celebrated at the university founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, marking their 100th birth anniversaries. The February event brings together poetry, music, and cultural traditions spanning generations.
A scientist in Assam is transforming stale flowers and fruit waste into sustainable beauty products that are safer for people and the planet. Her company received critical government support to scale up production while staying rooted in her home state.
A founder who lost his best friend returned to India's Northeast to build a global 3D modeling company from a region better known for tea than tech. My3DSelfie now serves 70+ countries and earned Google's recognition as a top AI startup.
A craftsman in Assam saw potential where others saw weeds, transforming humble bamboo into durable building materials that now support entire communities. Prabhat Saikia's innovation has earned national recognition while keeping young artisans rooted in their villages.
A homegrown digital system in Assam transformed fragmented health data into a unified platform serving millions. The result: maternal deaths cut nearly in half and 100% digital payments to community health workers.
A village in Assam transformed human-elephant conflict into peaceful coexistence by planting crops specifically for elephants to eat. Now 300 elephants pass safely through Hatikhuli each year without destroying farms.
An elephant lover in Assam celebrated his baby elephant's birthday with cake, fruit, and song, creating a viral moment of pure joy. The simple celebration showcased the gentle bond between human and animal.
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