2021 will go down as one of the most challenging years in recent human history. The year that brought us a raging pandemic, also brought us hope.

As with each year, Deccan Herald travels beyond Tier 1 cities in Karnataka to bring you stories of ordinary individuals doing extraordinary work. These stories of grit and passion were all around us; this is Deccan Herald's pick of 22 outstanding individuals to watch in 2022.

Watch out for DH Changemakers; in print, on our website and all our social media handles starting January 1, 2022.