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Celebrating India's

Changemakers

In every era, there are some people who give a new direction to the society
with their passion and hard work. They lay the foundation of big changes and
revolutions with their small efforts. These people give us the confidence that
change is born from the extraordinary resolutions of common citizens.
We are talking about some such inspiring people who have set an example
in their respective fields. Jeevan Joshi of Haldwani, while battling polio, gave
birth to a unique art called ‘Baget’. In this, he creates beautiful art works from
the dry bark falling from pine trees. The 'Drone Didi' of Telangana has brought
about a technological revolution in the world of agriculture and the ITBP
soldiers have hoisted the flag of cleanliness by climbing Mount Makalu, one
of the most difficult peaks in the world. These people have shown that if the
intention is true, then nothing is impossible.

While 100 liters of water
mixed with medicine is
required to spray on one acre
of land, a drone needs only
10 liters. Spraying medicine
manually causes health
problems like irritation in the
eyes, but drones do not pose
such a risk. Proper spraying
of medicine also results in
better crop yield.
-Anita (Drone Didi),
Sangareddy, Telangana

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