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15 years ago, while teaching himself how to use the internet, Sanjay Sahni accidentally uncovered large-scale corruption in his village in Bihar. He hasn't stopped cleaning up the system since.

Across 150 villages in Jharkhand's tribal belt, Augustina Soreng is the person women call when they are in trouble. She has never looked away.

Ajit Yadav knows exactly what it costs to chase a sporting dream without support. He has spent the last five years ensuring no child in Jaunpur has to find out.

"Gachh bachega toh sab bachega," says Krishna Mondal. For the last three years, she has mobilised 300 women in the Sundarbans to plant mangroves and protect their homes from cyclones.

Education gave Khairunnisha Pathan a second chance 22 years ago. Today, she is ensuring every woman and girl in her community has that same opportunity.