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.

Positive and Happy Stories. Unsung Heroes

Meet the Engineer Who Made Puri Rath Yatra Safer for Millions With a Simple Brake System

Retired engineer Ashwini Kumar Mishra designed a simple brake system that prevents accidents during Puri Rath Yatra. For 16 years, he’s installed it for free, ensuring the safety of lakhs of devotees.
Ex‑Scientist Builds Rs 1.75 Cr Moringa Empire & Empowers 1000+ UP Farmers

Leaving her lab behind, Kamini Singh scaled organic moringa farming — turning Rs 9 lakh into Rs 1.75 cr and transforming rural incomes.
How School Leftovers Have Become Lifelines for Hungry Stray Dogs In West Bengal

The West Bengal government has proposed a heartwarming initiative to feed stray dogs using leftover midday meal food in schools. This guide breaks down how the plan works, what it teaches children, and why it could change how we view animal welfare.
Chennai Welcomes Delivery Workers With India’s First AC Lounges to Rest and Recharge

Chennai launches India’s first air-conditioned rest lounges for gig workers, offering food, grocery, and parcel delivery personnel a safe, dignified space to rest, recharge, and access essential facilities, setting a new standard for inclusive urban planning.
Meet The Odia Creators Using Social Media & Humour to Reframe Climate Conversations

Backed by Momentum Shifts, these content creators are breaking down concepts of heatwaves, mangrove degradation, and wildlife threats — the corollary effects of climate change.
Why Kerala’s Move to Celebrate a Common Snake Could Shift How India Thinks About Reptiles

It’s not venomous, not rare, and not flashy. But it might just be one of Kerala’s most important wild neighbours. Could naming it the state reptile help us finally see it with respect?
How 2 Uttarakhand Lawyers Are Using the Courts to Defend Forests, Wildlife, & Rivers

Beyond street protests, a powerful fight to protect Uttarakhand’s environment is unfolding in the courtrooms. Lawyers, citizen groups, and individual petitioners are winning landmark cases that preserve forests, rivers, and wildlife corridors. This is the story of how legal action is becoming one of Uttarakhand’s most effective tools for ecological justice.
As Dehradun Crosses 45°C, Young Activists and Citizens Step Up to Save the City’s Forests

As Dehradun battles rising temperatures and shrinking green spaces, students, volunteers, and everyday citizens are stepping up. From peaceful protests to riverside clean-ups, their collective action is reshaping how the city protects its forests, trees, and public spaces. This is the story of how civic movements are rewriting Dehradun’s future.
How This Tamil Nadu City Recycles 130 Million Litres of Water Daily

Once infamous for pollution, Tiruppur’s textile industry is now a model for water recycling and sustainability using Zero Liquid Discharge systems.
Right Now, Bengal’s Tribal Kids Hunt Lizards to Survive — Your Rs 500 Can Send Them to School Instead

In Bengal’s remotest villages, Sabar tribal children who once survived by hunting lizards now hold schoolbooks and dream of a brighter future. With your support, they can stay in school, enjoy warm meals, and grow up with hope, dignity, and safety. Together, we can help them keep dreaming.
Mumbai Man Turns Plastic From 1000 Beaches Into Benches for Rural Schools

On a quiet morning in Mumbai, where the waves gently lap against the sand, something extraordinary is happening — not in a lab or a tech park, but right here
How Balcony Gardeners & Farmers Are Building Seed Banks To Keep India’s Biodiversity Alive

A single seed can hold the story of a species. Learn how Indian households and communities are reviving biodiversity by building simple, powerful seed banks. Whether in a balcony garden or a village cooperative, discover how you can be part of this growing movement.
How to Start Aquaponics Farming: Grow Veggies & Fish With 80% Less Water

Aquaponics is a smart, soil-free farming method that lets you grow fresh vegetables and raise fish using 80% less water. Perfect for urban farmers, it’s sustainable, space-saving, and offers dual income. Here’s how you can start your own aquaponics system and grow more with less, right from your home.
She Lost Her Beloved Pet — Now She’s Saving Thousands of Animals on Pilgrimage Routes From Cruelty

Gauri Maulekhi’s initiatives have rescued thousands of equines from harsh pilgrimage routes, impacting 50 lakh animals and training 50,000 volunteers. Her work with 5,000 sensitised officials aims for improved animal welfare through compassion and strategic advocacy.
How to Turn Rainy Days Into Nature-Filled Playtime for Kids

Rainy days don't have to be boring. What if splashing in puddles, painting with rain, and growing tiny seeds could turn a gloomy afternoon into an adventure? These simple, nature-inspired ideas offer kids a chance to play, explore, and see rainy days in a whole new way.