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π¦Έ Community HeroesIndia's Assam state has recruited 156,000 young people into government jobs over five years through a transparent, merit-based system that hasn't faced a single legal challenge. The state's corruption-free hiring model is now being studied by other regions across the country.
π‘ SolutionsIn Assam, India, an innovative school accepts plastic waste instead of money for tuition fees, transforming 100 students into environmental champions. The Akshar Forum collects over nine kilograms of plastic monthly, turning it into eco-friendly building materials while providing free education and vocational training to children who might otherwise drop out.
Assam's groundbreaking women's self-employment initiative has already reached 1.5 million women, providing them with Rs 10,000 in seed capital to launch their own businesses. The program aims to create 4 million 'Lakhpati Baideos' (wealthy sisters), transforming rural economies and fostering financial independence across all 35 districts of the state.