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. In Pics: A Pune Woman’s Journey With Schizophrenia & How Art Is Helping Her Heal

   Reshma Valliappan is an inspiration, and so is her art. Her laughter is infectious and so is her passion. Meet the woman who was diagnosed with Schizophrenia at the age of 22, and is today a source of encouragement for many.

2. From Jodhpur to Sri Lanka: A Marwari Mom’s Mission to Keep Her Heritage Alive

   Discover how Yuvragi, a Marwari mom living in Sri Lanka, is preserving her culture through handmade puppets, folk tales, and dialect-based storytelling for her children and the world.

3. How This Goan Woman Turned 10 Cows Into a Booming Dairy Business

   When the pandemic hit, Amita Naik didn’t panic — she pivoted. From selling raw milk to launching her own dairy brand, this Goan woman shows how resilience, training, and local resources can turn a simple farm into a flourishing business.

4. How 1 Kerala Resident Taught Over 10000 People to Swim & Conquer Their Fear of Water

   Every morning at 5:30 AM, a quiet revolution unfolds on a Kerala riverbank. Led by one man, Saji Valuvassery, this floating classroom has taught over 10,000 people to swim—for free. More than a skill, it’s a lifeline, a community, and a powerful reminder that courage can be contagious.

5. Engineer Leaves Tech Career To Save Endangered Indians Crafts, Earns Rs 50 Lakh in 2 Yrs

   Sushmita Kaneri, a software engineer-turned-social entrepreneur, launched Gullakaari to revive India’s endangered crafts and empower 1,000+ artisans with sustainable livelihoods. She is training them to make functional products through traditional art.

6. 68-YO Bengaluru Woman Completes 49 Treks, Including Everest Base Camp

   Starting her trekking journey at 65, mental health counsellor Pushpa Prakash proves it’s never too late to chase adventure and redefine life after 60.

7. Why Shimla & Ooty Were Never Meant for Holidays — But as Climate Escapes From Colonial Life

   We’ve all chased cool air in the hills. But long before us, people came to places like Ooty and Shimla not for holidays — but to breathe easier, heal, and escape the heat. Their stories still linger in the walls, verandahs, and winding paths they left behind.

8. Where Can My Child Learn STEM, Birdwatching & Baking? Let Your Kids Learn From Inspiring Everyday Heroes

   What if your child could learn science by building, bake their first cake, or explore nature with someone who truly cares? These workshops, led by inspiring mentors, go beyond lessons — they spark curiosity, nurture confidence, and offer real-life experiences that stay with your child far beyond the classroom.

9. What’s in Your Food Parcel? The Black Plastic Story Most Indians Don’t Know

   Over 90% of food delivery containers in cities like Delhi and Mumbai are made of black plastic. Durable and sleek, they’ve become the norm—but many are made from untraceable recycled materials. This raises critical questions about food safety, poor recyclability, and the urgent need for safer packaging alternatives.

10. How This Delhi-Based Company Saved 4.5 Million Milk Packets From Ending Up in Landfills

    Once seen as a threat to the planet, plastic is getting a second life, thanks to Yuvraj Singh Ahuja’s award-winning design company that turns discarded plastic waste into 100% recyclable planters and furniture.

11. How a Village in Meghalaya Built a Viral Roller Coaster With Just Bamboo

    Built by hand with bamboo and care, this charming roller coaster in a Meghalaya village has sparked global awe — and reminds us that joy doesn’t need electricity.

12. Bees, Bananas & 100+ Crops: How 53-YO Mom Built a Self-Sufficient Farm in Kerala

    KS Sheeja found solace in gardening after her son’s accident. She pursued organic farming, learned new techniques, and now runs a self-sustaining farm that is home to bees, poultry, and over 200 plants of exotic fruits and vegetables!

13. Fed Up With Plastic Pads, She Created a Gentler, Greener Solution That Reached 4 Million Women

    What began as a painful period led Geeta Solanki to a simple cloth pad — and a powerful idea. Today, her social enterprise Unipads is helping rural women across India reclaim dignity, livelihood, and the right to speak openly about periods.

14. ‘Only My Husband Asked If I Was Okay’: New Moms Share How Postpartum Support Helped Them Heal

    Between C-sections, breastfeeding challenges, and emotional trauma, these women found strength in their support systems — from a husband who asked the right questions to in-laws who quit their jobs to help.

15. This Simple At-Home Rainwater Harvesting Guide Can Help You Save Thousands of Litres

    Monsoon floods wreak havoc in cities like Mumbai and Delhi, yet rainwater slips away unused. Learn how to harvest it with this affordable, step-by-step guide used by everyday Indians to save thousands of litres.