This past week, students from across continents joined us at @centreofresilience in Arrah,Bihar. Many arrived with stereotypes, but left feeling the warmth of my land, our nature, and the Ganga’s magic. Their reflections and future plans shared with me were pure inspiration. I’m excited to host more journeys like this, reshaping narratives about Bihar.
#biharfloatinghouse #bihardiaries #bihartourism #bihargovernment #biharexplore
Five years ago, I made the leap and moved back to Bihar with a dream, to create solutions right here on the ground. We’ve been building, experimenting, and pouring our hearts into the Center of Resilience and the Kalachakra team’s work. Yesterday was a milestone, the Chief Secretary of Bihar visited our newly built Mothership and the climate-resilient floating house. For the first time, it truly felt like our work is not just seen but recognized by those who can help us accelerate it.
Looking forward to work together in building Great Bihar.
#bihar #bihargovernment #biharpolice #biharfloatinghouse #bihari
Meet Prashant Kumar, an engineer-turned-artist who built India’s first floating, climate-resilient house along the Ganga!
Made entirely of local natural materials, it floats during floods, stays cool in summer & warm in winter. With solar power, composting toilets & a carbon-negative footprint—all for just ₹6 lakh.
Prashant now dreams of entire floating villages.
Should flood-prone states adopt this innovation?💡Tell us in the comments below.
@param_shant
#HimachalFloods #JammuKashmirFloods #FloatingHouse #SustainableLiving #ClimateResilient #EcoInnovation #GreenArchitecture #FloodsIndia #TheBetterIndia
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वीर कुंवर सिंह की सबसे बड़ी उपलब्धि यह थी कि उन्होंने दिखाया कि आज़ादी के लिए लड़ने का जुनून उम्र का मोहताज नहीं। उनका साहस और आत्मसम्मान आज भोजपुर के युवाओं के लिए प्रेरणा है| एक प्रतीक, जो याद दिलाता है कि जब हम वीरता और आत्मसम्मान के साथ आगे बढ़ते हैं, तब हम अपनी और अपने देश की असली आज़ादी का रास्ता बनाते हैं। यह हमारे लिए गर्व की बात है, और पूरे भारत को इस पर गर्व होना चाहिए, क्योंकि वीर कुंवर सिंह की विरासत हमें सिखाती है कि जब हम अपने इतिहास पर गर्व करते हैं, तब हम एक नए, उज्ज्वल भविष्य का निर्माण करते हैं। आज हम वीर कुंवर सिंह के आदर्शों को जीवित रखते हुए, भोजपुर से पूरे भारत तक एक संदेश दे रहे हैं कि जब हम अपने इतिहास पर गर्व करते हैं, तब हम एक नए, उज्ज्वल भविष्य का रास्ता बनाते हैं।
This is start of creating something very unique and first of its kind in Bihar. A natural air conditioning system to save energy and provide cooling in large open area. An Inovative project with forest department Bhojpur.
#climatechange #climateresilience #beattheheat #naturalsolution #naturalcooling
At the break of dawn, I stand still, surrounded by what was once just a dream. Eight years of effort now bloom into this living haven, birds chirping, fruits hanging, blossoms unfolding. It’s a quiet moment of seeing how consistent action, over years, turns into something beautiful. This is the fulfillment of every step taken and every decision made.
#bihardiaries #bihartourism #bhojpur #ara #climateaction
Something new is taking shape.
Not just a material shift… but a mindset shift.
For the first time, we’re stepping into stainless steel.
exploring strength, reflection, and permanence in a completely different language.
A quiet beginning of something much larger.
#artsculpture #metalsculpture #metalsculpture #bihartourism #bihariboy
I stand here, watching the sun melt into the Ganga and I wonder, where is the world heading?
We witness wars, rising heat, broken seasons, and lives growing harder each day. Bihar stands on the frontline of climate change and so do its people.
The last few years have been rough, uncertain, and demanding. But every struggle asks one question why keep going?
Maybe the answer is simple… to leave behind something better than what we inherited.
For the next generation.
#bihardiaries #biharfloatinghouse #climateaction #climatechange #lifeonpurpose
Art is never the final image alone it is about honoring the process itself. Art is timeless, from our ancestors hands shaping clay to future generations continuing to create. The process is where stories emerge, where learning happens, and where the true magic lies.
#bhojpur #bihar #artstudio #lippanart #bihartourism
Veer Kunwar Singh a name forever etched in India’s freedom struggle. At the age of 80, during the 1857 revolt, he rose against British rule with unmatched courage. His bravery and leadership still inspire us today. He wasn’t just a warrior he was a symbol of freedom and pride. His story reminds us that age is no barrier when fighting for justice.
Coming from his land this is our tribute to Veer Kunwar Singh - a sculpture created by our team at the Center with support from the Forest Department, Bhojpur. Through this artwork, we honor his timeless courage and enduring legacy.
Note - The flag represents Colonial British empire during 1857. It has nothing to do with United Kingdom.
#veerkunwarsingh #arrah #bhojpuri #upcyclingartist #wastetowonder
वीर कुंवर सिंह - एक नाम जो भारत के स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के इतिहास में हमेशा अमर रहेगा। 1857 की क्रांति में, 80 वर्ष की आयु में भी उन्होंने अद्भुत साहस के साथ अंग्रेजों के खिलाफ संघर्ष किया। उनकी वीरता, नेतृत्व और जज़्बा आज भी हमें प्रेरित करता है। वे केवल एक योद्धा नहीं थे, बल्कि स्वतंत्रता, स्वाभिमान और साहस के प्रतीक थे। उनकी कहानी हमें याद दिलाती है कि न्याय के लिए लड़ने में उम्र कभी बाधा नहीं बनती।
यह हमारी ओर से वीर कुंवर सिंह को एक श्रद्धांजलि है।
एक मूर्ति, जिसे हमारी टीम ने सेंटर में भोजपुर वन विभाग के सहयोग से तैयार किया है। इस कला के माध्यम से हम उनके अमर साहस और महान विरासत को नमन करते हैं।
#upcyclingartist #veerkunwarsingh #bhojpuri #1857revolt #wastetowonder
True leadership is standing in the dust, not behind a desk. I’m under the sky, late tired nights on the ground with the young Bihari artists, guiding and learning. Together, we’re sculpting a tribute. Bhojpur, something unique is coming. Stay tuned for the reveal!
#bhojpur #veerkunwarsingh #arrah #wastetoart #upcycling