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. Nominees Announced! Meet 5 ‘Creators for Good’ Using Online Content To Drive Offline Change in India

   From food labels and farming to sexual health, composting, and civic action — meet the five digital creators nominated for Optum Presents The Better India Showcase, supported by M3M Foundation, for proving that online content can spark lasting offline impact.

2. Kickstart Your Winter Harvest With These Early Rabi Crops; Sow Now

   As the monsoon fades and cooler days set in, late August opens a special window for home gardeners. This change of season offers the perfect chance to prepare for months of fresh, home-grown abundance — if you know when and how to begin.

3. A Daughter’s Love Revived Khapli Wheat in Jalgaon, Expanding to 1500 Acres & Lakhs in Earnings

   Vaishali Patil’s love for her mother sparked a revival of this wheat variety in Jalgaon, transforming two acres into a 1,500-acre farming movement.

4. Nominees Announced! The 5 Education Heroes Turning Villages, Slums & Open Spaces Into Classrooms

   Showcasing the five education changemakers who have been nominated for ‘Optum Presents The Better India Showcase’ supported by the M3M foundation. They prove that benches and blackboards aren’t always the yardsticks for success.

5. How To Grow Chikoos at Home During Monsoon: A Step-By-Step Gardening Guide

   Learn how to grow chikoo (sapodilla) at home this monsoon with our step-by-step guide. From choosing the right variety to planting, watering, mulching, and harvesting, discover everything you need to enjoy homegrown chikoo fruit right from your garden. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

6. At 70, This Kerala Woman Has Travelled Solo to 35 Countries & Says Every Mom Should Try It Once

   Indira M put her life on hold to see to her family’s needs. Today, she’s ticking countries off her bucket list and encourages every mother to do so too.

7. Nominees Announced! Meet The 5 Women Whose Everyday Work is Reshaping Lives Across India

   Showcasing the five women who have been nominated for ‘Optum Presents The Better India Showcase’ supported by the M3M foundation. They build in silence, persist with strength, and change lives without needing recognition.

8. Kolkata Woman Shows How Cardboard Boxes Can Save Your Plants From The Heat

   Looking for ways to resolve your pile of cardboard boxes at home? Kolkata woman shares tips on how to use them in your garden.

9. How Solar-Powered Rice Mills Are Helping Farmers Increase Rice Recovery by 30% & Double Their Income

   For years, small farmers lost grain and money at diesel mills. Now, SEMA Alto’s solar rice mills help them recover 30 percent more rice, earn better, and double incomes. With over 150 units across South India, this clean-energy solution is reshaping rural livelihoods.

10. At 73, a Retired Engineer Left His Business Behind To Find Purpose in Organic Farming in Kodaikanal

    After a successful career in the steel industry, 78-year-old HR Iyer chose a quieter, more meaningful life by turning to organic farming in Kodaikanal. Swapping machines for earthworms, he transformed 18-acres of land into a thriving farm, finding purpose, peace, and inspiration in nurturing nature and growing his own food.

11. Farmer Earns 5 Times More With Hydroponics & Saves 80% on Electricity Bills; Helps Others Switch

    Pritpal Singh turned to a soil-less, solar-powered hydroponic system — transforming his farm’s yield, income, and energy footprint

12. Kerala Gardener Shares Simple Steps To Grow Cucumbers at Home With Kids (Even in Small Spaces!)

    Want to teach your kids where their food comes from? A Kerala gardener turned her terrace into a thriving farm with 200+ plants. Her simple tips for growing cucumbers at home make gardening a fun, hands-on activity the whole family can enjoy — even in small spaces!

13. Nominees Announced! Meet the 5 Farming Heroes Powering India’s Agri Transformation

    Meet five extraordinary changemakers transforming Indian agriculture with bold ideas, indigenous wisdom, and innovations that are quietly reshaping the way India farms, eats, and thrives. This September, Optum Presents The Better India Showcase, supported by the M3M Foundation, is honouring their impact.

14. How 2 Gurugram Teens Diverted 250 Kilos of Plastic Waste Into Everyday Products

    Samvit Govindani and Shaurya Sharma are tackling plastic pollution by turning discarded PVC banners into stylish everyday products. Their initiative, ‘Project ReFlex’, empowers women from low-income backgrounds by providing steady work and income, turning environmental challenges into meaningful opportunities.

15. 7 Dragon Fruit Farming Tips That Helped Farmers Earn up To Rs 2 Crore Annually

    Dragon fruit farming is booming across India. From soil-less techniques to making your own fertiliser, these farmers share tips that helped them earn up to Rs 2 crore annually. Here's how you can start your journey.