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Building Bharat on the Shoulders of Education: How Maulana Azad’s Educational Dream Lives on Through NEP 2020
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India’s first Minister of Education, envisioned education as a transformative force for nation-building and individual empowerment. With an educational foundation rooted in inclusivity, secularism, and progress, Azad aimed to bridge social divides and foster national advancement.
Beneath the Shadow of Mountains and Memories: Muskaan's Awakening
Kupwara, that distant, border-clad district of Jammu & Kashmir, stands like a place out of time – a realm where the mountains are both majestic sentinels and silent witnesses to decades of conflict.
Compassion Leads To Action
Annu Kumari, a family planning counselor at Sadar Hospital Muzaffarpur, Bihar, has dedicated 12 years to raising awareness and providing vital social services, particularly in handling gender-based violence (GBV) cases which is one of the most pervasive human rights violations in the world.Annu Kumari, a family planning counselor at Sadar Hospital Muzaffarpur, Bihar, has dedicated 12 years to raising awareness and providing vital social services, particularly in handling gender-based violence (GBV) cases which is one of the most pervasive human rights violations in the world.
New Paths of Learning: SOESC's Centers Transforming Education
In government school classrooms across India, there's a familiar figure - Rakesh. He embodies the silent struggle of many. Each day, Rakesh reluctantly enters school, burdened by the inability to understand lessons.
Empowering Educators: Strengthening Resilience, Building Sustainability
Who among us doesn’t remember the teacher who left a lasting impact? Teachers are often the unsung heroes behind our successes that we look upon as role models. The yearly celebration of Teacher’s Day is recap of this gratitude to all those educators who have build us to what we are today.
Praxis: Bridging Action and Reflection for Humanizing Dialogue
Growing up in the serene landscapes of Uttarakhand, Haridwar, I witnessed firsthand the delicate balance between nature and human activity. My journey took me from the sacred ghats of Haridwar to the bustling metropolis of Delhi NCR, the vibrant beaches of Goa, and now to the historic city of Jaipur.
Piramal Foundation's Mission Building Bharat Echoes the Dream of Viksit Bharat
With 2023 near to end, The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched ‘Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth’ declaring, “This is the period in the history of India when the country is going to take a quantum leap”.
The Role of ‘TRUST’ in Building Ownership
When I got this opportunity to write a few words on ‘trust’ and ‘ownership’, I found myself engaging in deep, thoughtful conversations with my father, my colleagues, and my friends
Empowering Healthcare Champions in Bihar to Address Anaemia
Sinki Kumari, an ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife) working in Bihar's Purnia district, is a dedicated healthcare professional committed to serving her community.
Building Bharat through the Lens of a Changemaker: Kanhaiya's Journey Towards Sanitation Equity
HYGIENE. A thing that might sound simple and obvious to many. But the truth flashes with the yearly death of 2.4 million globally due to lack of hygiene, sanitation, and water.
Silent Struggles, Resilient Solutions: A Tale of Navigating Anemia and Infant Mortality in Baramulla, Kashmir
Nargis Begum was only 25 years old when her first born died, leaving her devastated and confused about what had gone wrong. Like every other woman in her close-knit tribal community in Kashmir, she faithfully visited the Anganwadi centre but did not follow their advice and neglected to take the iron tablets recommended to her.
A step towards transforming Neonatal Care at SNCUs in Bihar: The Impact of technical training and collaborative efforts by Piramal Foundation and State Health Society Bihar
Welcoming a newborn into the world is a joyous event, brimming with hope and dreams. Yet, for some families, this journey can be challenging, especially when their baby is born prematurely or requires specialized medical attention.
India needs a Holistic, Rights-Based Approach to Women's Health.
During the 1970s, the women's health movement existed on the margins of mainstream medicine, aiming to empower women, provide them with information, and amplify their voices and concerns. Today, the concept of women's health has evolved. The focus has shifted from primarily reproductive and maternal health to include a broader spectrum of medical conditions affecting women throughout their lives. Nonetheless, sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) remain central..
Illuminating Paths: A small yet vital step towards the Growth and Excellence in Bihar's Neonatal Healthcare
In a small but vital step towards enhancing neonatal healthcare in Bihar, a remarkable chapter has unfolded through the collaborative efforts of the State Health Society Bihar (SHSB) and the Piramal School of Leadership’s School of Health (PSL-SOH).
Unlocking Personal Agency: Empowering Self Through Intentional Actions and Critical Thinking
Personal agency is about empowering oneself involving intentional actions and deliberate choices to navigate through life’s challenges. It is about developing autonomy, self-efficiency, and proactive engagement with the community.
Capacity Building of Healthcare Providers is Crucial to Improve Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality in Bihar
Preterm birth is the leading cause of newborn death globally, with South Asia accounting for a disproportionate share of these deaths. With advancements in medical sciences, most neonates delivered prematurely in high-income nations survive; but this is not true for the low-income countries.
Journey aimed at Transforming Saharsa District Hospital into a future-ready, technologically enabled, Centre of Excellence
Equitable healthcare isn't just a moral duty; it's a basic right every human deserves. Regardless of the socio-economic and cultural background, everyone should have access to quality healthcare.
Empowering Diversity: Autism Stereotypes and Social Responsibility
Stereotypes often depict autistic individuals as leading constricted lives devoid of dynamism, perpetuating the misconception that their experiences are limited solely to their diagnosis. These stereotypes fail to acknowledge the diverse range of talents, interests, and aspirations within the autistic community.
Compassionate eco-system to foster well-being: Educating the heart and mind.
Meet Shweta, a grade 7 student in a government school, in a village of Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. An adolescent dealing with constant alienation and non-acceptance in school and at home.
Inclusive Education: A Path to Combat Discrimination
I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.
Compassionate Government: Shifting the Needle from Rule-based to Role-based Systems.
We no longer live in an era where governments and citizens operate in separate spheres. Driven by advancements in technology, media, and the evolution of institutions such as the judiciary, the engagement between government and citizens has transcended barriers.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
India’s landmark Right to Education Act, 2009, made education a fundamental right of every child aged six to 14, yet spending on education as a share of total GDP
When the wetlands call out for protection!
Wetlands call out to you - with their green, visible and invisible water bodies, the aquatic plants, be it the reeds or the hyacinths, the wind whistling through, nesting spaces for the winter and the summer visitors, while the resident birds fly around
From Choices to Chances: Meena's empowerment story vs. Seema's struggle
Meena and Seema, two young women from the same village. This is a story of their journey marked by significant choices and their consequences.
From Street Vendor to Program Manager: A Journey of Transformation
Hey there, I'm thrilled to share my journey—a rollercoaster ride of challenges, growth, and amazing experiences. Let me take you back to when I started—a street vendor selling tomatoes, hustling through the daily grind.
Doodling My Way!
I have always had a passion for art, but in the last year, I discovered how it helps me relax, be present in the moment, and handle difficult situations.
From my mother to my daughter: My journey of philanthropy
Growing up, I had always been inspired by my mother, a true philanthropist actively involved in uplifting the vulnerable group back in my hometown.
Free Hugs!!
Philanthropy for me is enriching people’s lives through simple actions of love, giving them your time, energy & mental space for a cause…
Pankaj: an innocent Child with million-dollar smile
This is the story of Pankaj, a child with special needs with intellectual Disability.
Seeing the world through my lenses
In the delicate dance between light and shadow, where reality meets creativity, I find solace in the captivating world of photography.
His eyes said everything
At around 9:30 pm on the 1st of February, 2023, a senior doctor of the Integrated “SARATHI 104” Call Centre, Dr. M.H. Hazarika, received a distress call on his personal number from an elderly bed-ridden wife of his colleague and co-worker Dr. Pramod Chandra Medhi.
International Girl Child Day: A Case Study of Championing Gender Equality on the Pathway of Building Bharat
October 11, International Day of the Girl Child, is a momentous global event that illustratesthe ongoing struggle for gender justice while championing girls’ rights across the globe.
Dispelling Vaccine Hesitancy in Tribal Districts in India
A November 2021 article on Scroll analyzed COWIN data and reported that districts with more than 50% tribal population had a lower vaccine coverage.
The Joy of Serving - Mental Health Helpline 104
It is not often when a depressed beneficiary having suicidal thoughts seeks help. Poonam, one of our 104 helpline experts, practices mental health and psychological counselling.
Values Create Value
Many organizations today have a Management Trainee (MT) program that lets Young Leaders explore various functions of a company, shares organization processes and fast tracks grooming for future leadership roles.
Empathetic intelligence sooner than later…
I get to read a lot of stories from different lands, translated from different languages. One such story that I often recall is about this one ‘bestest’ ship that this king wanted his navy to make.
Innovating and Operating in Collaboration with The Government Is a Good Idea
As stated by a report in 2015, there is one NGO for every 400 people in India. These 30 Lakh NGOs are striving to change the socio-economic status of the vulnerable populations and facing tremendous challenges.
