The Better India

The Better India is a digital media platform that focuses on sharing positive, inspiring, and solution-oriented stories from India. It aims to highlight the efforts of individuals, communities, and organizations working towards social, environmental, and economic progress. The platform covers a wide range of topics, including innovation, sustainability, education, women's empowerment, and grassroots initiatives.

The website's core mission is to counterbalance the often negative or sensationalized news cycle by providing uplifting and constructive content. It emphasizes stories that showcase resilience, creativity, and positive change, thereby fostering hope and encouraging readers to take action in their own communities. By focusing on "what's working" rather than "what's wrong," The Better India serves as a source of motivation and inspiration for its audience.

1. From Herding Buffaloes to Heathrow: A Farmer’s Son Fulfils His Parents’ Dream With a Trip to London

   Swaraj Patil once walked 65 km for classes he barely understood. Today, his parents are walking through London with him.

2. How People Became Friends Through Facebook Comments, Cancer Loss, & Brain Surgery Recovery

   Friendships don’t always begin with a dramatic story. Sometimes, they grow quietly on dance floors, badminton courts, or through a podcast mic. This Friendship Day, we celebrate stories of people whose strongest bonds were formed through creativity, compassion, and shared life moments.

3. How a Family Resurrected Their 300-YO Ancestral Palace Into a Glorious Heritage Hotel

   Nothing less than an Enid Blyton novel, the Roy family's journey to revisiting their ancestral palace in Kasim Bazar, West Bengal and finding it in a state of ruins and then restoring it to its former glory, will have you hooked. Visitors can now visit Cossimbazar Palace.

4. This Rs 1 Cr+ Cold-Pressed Oil Startup by 3 Friends Is Boosting Farmer Incomes in Rajasthan

   The three friends got together to take the entrepreneurial plunge and founded Heart in Hills in 2021. The venture operated in Uttarakhand by procuring millets directly from local farmers, offering them 10-15% higher prices than the market rate as an incentive for their quality produce.

5. Noida Before & After: This Environmentalist Replaced 4 Acres of Waste with 3000 Trees in 7 Months

   Environmentalist Vikrant Tongad, founder of non-profit SAFE, turned a four-acre dumpsite in Greater Noida into a thriving green zone with 3,000 native trees. Here’s how he and the community prevented another Ghazipur-like landfill disaster.

6. In Meghalaya’s Forests, Scientists Find New Frog Species That Honour Khasi Traditions

   In a discovery that blends biodiversity with Indigenous culture, researchers have identified two new frog species — Raorchestes jadoh and Raorchestes jakoid — from the forests of Meghalaya. What makes this finding remarkable isn’t just the science, but the symbolism. Both frogs have been named to honour the Khasi community.

7. One Rescued a Child Bride; Another Fought Caste Bias; All 3 Women Sarpanches Changed Villages

   Meet three women sarpanches from Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh who are transforming rural India. One rescued a child bride. One broke caste barriers. One led menstrual health drives. Together, they show how women-led governance brings dignity, inclusion, and bold change where it’s needed most—at the heart of India’s villages.

8. 7 Organic Ways to Keep Pests Away From Your Vegetable Garden This Monsoon

   Keep your vegetable garden growing through the monsoon with safe and organic pest control methods. Learn how to manage common pests and fungal diseases using natural solutions, improve plant resilience, and maintain a healthy and chemical-free garden during the rainy season.

9. Eco-Friendly Rakhi Ideas: Where to Buy Plantable Rakhis Online in India

   Celebrate your bond without harming the planet. This seed rakhi grows into a plant and empowers 300 rural women in India.

10. Ex-Corporate Exec Turned Farmer Preserves 3600 Native Seeds to Revive India’s Traditional Crops

    Darlapudi Ravi was an assistant general manager at a cement industry when he realised how modern dietary practices lead to a variety of diseases. Here's how this realisation motivated him to build a seed bank.

11. Vikas Khanna’s New York ‘Bungalow’ Is a Love Letter to Indian Cooking

    From a Amritsar kitchen to a serene New York bungalow, Michelin-star chef Vikas Khanna is redefining global food with India’s native ingredients and traditional wisdom.

12. This Engineer Quit His Job to Restore 80 Dying Ponds Near Delhi

    In Delhi-NCR’s urban sprawl, Ramveer Tanwar — a former engineer — has been reviving dying ponds through community-led efforts. His initiative, Jal Chaupal, has helped restore over 80 wetlands across India, improving groundwater, biodiversity, and local pride.

13. How 400+ Kids in Rajasthan Are Getting a Strong Start Through a Community-Led Education Project

    In Kumbalgarh’s challenging terrain, distant schools make education difficult for young children. The Saajhi Shiksha Project bridges this gap by empowering communities with locally managed solutions. Using everyday materials like vegetables, clay, and utensils, it fosters sustainable, community-driven learning environments.

14. How to Create a Bonsai Garden at Home: A Simple Guide Using Native Indian Trees

    Whether you are new to bonsai or ready to grow your living art, this practical guide offers tips on choosing the right trees, styling them beautifully, and building a miniature garden that fits your space and lifestyle.

15. How 10000 People in Odisha Are Using Local Wisdom To Protect Farms, Forests, & the Future

    Can conversations save coasts? In Odisha’s villages, Socratus Foundation’s Climate Panchayats bring 10,000 villagers and experts together to tackle cyclones, mangrove loss, and fragile livelihoods.