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Rajasthan Students Build 69 Startups Without Leaving Home
InnovationJun 2

Rajasthan Students Build 69 Startups Without Leaving Home

While most Indian startups chase Bengaluru dreams, students at Vivekananda Global University in Jaipur are building nationally recognized companies from their desert home. Their secret? Solving problems that only Rajasthan could teach them to see.

YourStory India3 min read
Rajasthan Fires 20 Officials in Major Corruption Crackdown
SolutionsJun 1

Rajasthan Fires 20 Officials in Major Corruption Crackdown

Rajasthan just took a bold stand against corruption, dismissing 20 government officials and suspending 332 more in a sweeping accountability drive. The message is clear: public service means serving the public honestly.

The Hindu2 min read
Engineer Plants 100,000 Trees Across Rajasthan Barefoot
Community HeroesFeb 19

Engineer Plants 100,000 Trees Across Rajasthan Barefoot

A software engineer who walks barefoot as a promise to himself has transformed barren land into 10 thriving oxygen parks across Rajasthan. His wife mortgaged her jewelry to keep the green movement alive.

The Better India2 min read
Rajasthan Villagers Exposed Corruption, Won India's RTI Law
Community HeroesMay 21

Rajasthan Villagers Exposed Corruption, Won India's RTI Law

Semi-literate villagers in rural Rajasthan held public hearings to expose ghost projects and wage theft, sparking a grassroots movement that gave India its landmark Right to Information Act. Their simple question changed democracy: if public money belongs to the people, why can't people see how it's spent?

The Better India3 min read
Rajasthan Farmer Thrives 11 Years After Heart Transplant
Community HeroesApr 7

Rajasthan Farmer Thrives 11 Years After Heart Transplant

A 43-year-old farmer in Rajasthan has spent over a decade farming his land daily with a transplanted heart from an 18-year-old donor. His story proves that major surgery doesn't have to mean the end of an active life.

The Better India2 min read
Rajasthan Event Celebrates Great Indian Bustard Recovery
Acts of KindnessApr 24

Rajasthan Event Celebrates Great Indian Bustard Recovery

A cultural gathering in Rajasthan highlighted the conservation success of the Great Indian Bustard, whose population has grown from 100 to 173 birds in 2025. The Durbar event combined traditional crafts with environmental awareness in a historic palace setting.

The Hindu2 min read
Rajasthan's $11B Water Project to Serve 32.5 Million by 2028
SolutionsFeb 11

Rajasthan's $11B Water Project to Serve 32.5 Million by 2028

A massive 2.3-kilometer aqueduct in Rajasthan will soon bring drinking and irrigation water to 17 districts facing scarcity, benefiting 32.5 million people. The engineering marvel is the centerpiece of an $11 billion project designed to solve water shortages until 2051.

The Hindu3 min read
India's 'Desert Lynx' Bounces Back in Rajasthan
Planet WinsMay 6

India's 'Desert Lynx' Bounces Back in Rajasthan

The caracal, a mysterious wild cat that lost 90% of its range in India, now has confirmed breeding populations in Rajasthan's deserts. India just launched its first national conservation plan to save this elusive species from disappearing completely.

The Better India2 min read
1,300 People Pay $1 Daily to Save Rajasthan Wildlife
Acts of KindnessFeb 17

1,300 People Pay $1 Daily to Save Rajasthan Wildlife

A photographer in Rajasthan rallied nearly 1,300 people to donate one rupee per day, raising $1,000 to build watering ponds and save endangered blackbuck from pollution and fencing. Their WhatsApp group is transforming how rural communities protect local wildlife.

The Better India2 min read
Man Goes Barefoot 5 Years, Plants 51,000 Trees in Rajasthan
VideosMay 19

Man Goes Barefoot 5 Years, Plants 51,000 Trees in Rajasthan

Ajit Singh vowed not to wear sandals until he planted 51,000 trees across one of India's driest regions. His barefoot journey turned into a movement that's now greening barren land across Rajasthan.

The Better India2 min read
Rajasthan Villagers Turn Oil Cans Into Birdbaths for Birds
Community HeroesMar 22

Rajasthan Villagers Turn Oil Cans Into Birdbaths for Birds

When temperatures hit 50°C in Rajasthan, birds had nowhere to drink. Villagers turned old oil cans into simple birdbaths, sparking a movement that spread across India.

The Better India2 min read
Rajasthan's 300-Year-Old Palace Rises From a Lake
Planet Wins2d ago

Rajasthan's 300-Year-Old Palace Rises From a Lake

Four floors of a stunning palace hide underwater in Rajasthan's Man Sagar Lake, creating an architectural marvel that has captivated visitors for over 300 years. The Jal Mahal, now restored as a heritage hotel, proves India's commitment to preserving extraordinary historical treasures. ##

Indian Express2 min read
Rajasthan Gives 122,000 Childcare Workers Raise and Aid
Acts of KindnessMar 31

Rajasthan Gives 122,000 Childcare Workers Raise and Aid

Over 122,000 Anganwadi workers in Rajasthan just received uniform allowances and a 10% pay raise for their crucial work nurturing young children. The state is investing millions to support the women who run India's community childcare centers.

The Hindu2 min read
Indian Army Revives Desert Ponds, Saves Rajasthan Wildlife
VideosApr 2

Indian Army Revives Desert Ponds, Saves Rajasthan Wildlife

In temperatures hitting 55°C, the Indian Army restored ancient water ponds buried under Rajasthan's desert sand, bringing life back to dying villages and endangered species. The simple act of conservation created a cascade of hope across one of India's harshest landscapes.

The Better India2 min read
Rajasthan's 60 GW Solar Boom Shows India's Green Future
Planet WinsApr 13

Rajasthan's 60 GW Solar Boom Shows India's Green Future

India's renewable energy revolution is hitting full speed in Rajasthan, where 60 gigawatts of clean energy projects are moving forward so fast that the state is racing to expand its power grid. The desert state is becoming the blueprint for how India will double its clean power by 2030.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
6 Rajasthan Crafts Win Heritage Status in India
SolutionsMar 30

6 Rajasthan Crafts Win Heritage Status in India

Six traditional products from Rajasthan just earned official heritage recognition, protecting centuries-old crafts that sustain thousands of artisans. From 450-year-old hand-printed fabrics to royal spice recipes, these traditions are getting the spotlight they deserve.

The Better India2 min read
Rajasthan Hosts Global Agritech Summit to Boost Farming
InnovationApr 11

Rajasthan Hosts Global Agritech Summit to Boost Farming

India's Rajasthan state is bringing together global leaders to revolutionize farming through technology and innovation. The upcoming Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet 2026 aims to strengthen agriculture through collaboration and entrepreneurship.

The Hindu2 min read
Rajasthan's 400-Year-Old Clay Art Draws Global Artists
SolutionsMay 31

Rajasthan's 400-Year-Old Clay Art Draws Global Artists

In Molela village, artisans transform local clay into stunning terracotta panels that tell stories of gods, folk heroes, and everyday life. Their secret ingredient and ancient technique are captivating artists worldwide.

The Better India2 min read
Rajasthan's Wild Mini Watermelon Thrives in Desert Heat
Planet WinsFeb 18

Rajasthan's Wild Mini Watermelon Thrives in Desert Heat

In the harsh Thar Desert, a golf-ball-sized wild fruit called kachri grows with almost no water and feeds communities for centuries. This tiny powerhouse is now helping small farmers cultivate sustainable crops in one of India's driest regions.

The Better India2 min read
Rajasthan Schools Launch Mental Health Program for Students
SolutionsFeb 22

Rajasthan Schools Launch Mental Health Program for Students

Schools across Rajasthan are tackling exam stress head-on with yoga, play-based learning, and mental health resources designed to help students thrive emotionally and academically. The initiative reaches thousands of government school students facing anxiety during testing season.

Google News - Mental Health Success2 min read

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