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Shashi Bahuguna Raturi started a business at 52 with just Rs 1,000 and a traditional Himalayan salt recipe her community said was impossible. Today, her brand Namakwali earns Rs 5 crore annually, employs 35 women, and proves it's never too late to build something extraordinary.
Shashi Bahuguna Raturi turned a ₹1,000 investment in traditional Himalayan herb salt into a ₹5 crore brand that now empowers hundreds of women. Her appearance on Shark Tank India transformed a fading mountain recipe into a national sensation.
After years of absence, smooth-coated otters have been spotted in Uttarakhand's Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary for the first time ever. Their return signals clean rivers and a thriving ecosystem in northern India's forested landscape.
Two brothers left city jobs to build Uttarakhand's largest oyster mushroom farm, now producing 100 kg daily and training over 100 farmers. Their venture proves mountain regions can thrive with sustainable agriculture perfectly suited to local climate.
Shrey and Jyoti Rawat left their city jobs to transform how children learn in remote Uttarakhand villages, using forests, theatre, and hands-on experiments instead of traditional textbooks. Their progressive school model is giving mountain children confidence, curiosity, and new dreams for their futures.
When Deepak Kumar saw a mob harassing his 70-year-old neighbor over his shop's name, he didn't look away. His brave stand sparked police action to protect religious harmony in Uttarakhand. ##
While winter fires ravaged Uttarakhand's forests, a father and daughter in Himachal Pradesh quietly completed a 35-year mission that brought an entire forest back to life. Kishan Lal and his daughter Kalpana planted 70,000 trees, proving that patient, consistent care can restore what seemed lost forever.