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When her husband was injured in Odisha, India, Suni Hembram taught herself to lift 60 kg truck tires and repair heavy vehicles to feed her family. She now runs her own roadside repair shop, proving doubters wrong every single day.
Coffee grown under ancient forest canopies in tribal regions of Odisha just made its debut at an international summit in Delhi. What started as an experiment in 1930 is now bringing new value to 3,200 small farmers.
A 65-year-old government campus in Odisha just became India's first Platinum certified green Lok Bhavan, proving historic buildings can lead the sustainability revolution. The retrofit includes an all-electric official vehicle fleet and an 88/100 green score.
An Indian Forest Service officer and his wife nursed an orphaned tiger cub back to health in 1974, creating a bond so strong she kept returning home even after being released. Their story shaped early wildlife conservation in India and showed the power of compassion.
An Odisha artist named Sumit is handcrafting traditional Jagannath Raths and using the proceeds to support children's education and help families put food on the table. His work proves that art can change lives when it's used to uplift others.
Bapi Gochhayat spent mornings alone cleaning plastic from Paradip Beach before work. After his story went viral, more than 20 volunteers joined him, together removing over 6 tonnes of waste.
A sprawling outdoor museum beside Chilika Lake celebrates indigenous art without velvet ropes or distance. ODI ART Centre brings tribal traditions to life through performances, ancient crafts, and open-air spaces where visitors can touch Odisha's living cultural heritage.
Two gymnasts claimed all-around championships at India's National Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Bhubaneswar. Tapan Mohanty took senior gold while Harschit Damodaran won the junior title.
A self-taught sand artist from Puri, Odisha, turns fleeting beach sculptures into powerful messages on climate change, ocean conservation, and public health that reach millions worldwide. His temporary creations leave permanent impressions.
Farmers in rural Odisha transformed barren land into year-round productive farms by capturing rainwater that used to run off and disappear. Simple techniques and community effort helped families earn up to Rs 80,000 more annually.
Nearly 21,000 students from historically underserved communities in Odisha will now have access to medical and engineering education thanks to doubled reservation seats. The state government restructured its education policy to match population demographics, opening doors that have been closed for generations.
A quiet village in Odisha has transformed into an eco-friendly adventure destination where visitors can kayak down the Nagavali River, trek through cashew plantations, and experience rural life without sacrificing sustainability. The resort employs locals and sources organic produce while protecting 500 trees across 30 acres.