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Mohit Kamboj says no to drugs

India, February 1: As a responsible Indian citizen, I, Mohit Kamboj Bharatiya, think today half of the Indian youth is high on life. However, there is no reason to celebrate this fact because it does not mean they are enjoying their life to the fullest and making choices that they do not regret, but it means they are only enjoying their life by substance abuse. Adolescents think that it’s cool to be intoxicated in any way, so they make these choices and make their life miserable. In a country like India, where drugs are not legal, shockingly, it is simply available, and people tend to consume them and integrate them into their lives. Despite the obvious implications, they use it and overlook the reality that they are dealing with in their lives and jeopardize their future in the end.

I, Mohit Kamboj Bharatiya, want to appeal to the Indian youth to ‘Say No to Drugs and Yes to Life’. Out of 66% of people engaged in such practices of selling or intaking such substances, more than half of them are the youth of our country, or we can say the potential human resource our country is expecting to be the future of the nation. It is a vicious cycle that affects not just one individual but the entire society, putting the nation’s future at stake.

Drugs are the most dangerous type of abuse for the human body. They annihilate people from the inside out. When taken in high quantities or over an extended period, it begins to harm the organs and finally reaches the brain and can even be fatal. Drugs are sometimes used because they appear to be a temporary solution to a problem or bring solace by relaxing the senses, but this also demonstrates how harmful they can be to one’s health. Playing with the nervous system can never be helpful in the long run.

Our country’s youth drug usage has created an alarming situation. People who use such narcotics jeopardize not only their future but also the future of our country. Cannabis, heroin, alcohol, and opium are among the most often abused drugs in the country. Modernization has twisted the individual against traditional methods of social sensibility by making them vulnerable to the environment in which they grow. The stresses and strains of modern life pull them away from their personality and force them to make decisions that are not beneficial for the long run.

There are Indian laws to prohibit drug use to some extent, but in my opinion, there should be preventive measures to stop the youth of our country from indulging in drugs. And instead, I, Mohit Kamboj Bharatiya, the owner of a private conglomerate firm – KBJ Group, think young people should restrain themselves from making choices that harm their health and future. Drug abuse should be seen as an enemy of society because it’s eating up the youth. More and more people every passing day are getting indulged, therefore getting rid of it should become our priority. Through this medium, I would request the Indian youth to be brighter and put down the lighter.

2022 biggest year ever with participants in every country

New Delhi (India), February 1: Veganuary, the movement supporting people to try vegan in January and beyond, has proved to be a huge hit in India, which registered the third highest number of participants globally. This year, Veganuary has welcomed participants from every country in the world* for the first time. More than 6,25,000 people from 229 countries and territories officially signed up to try vegan for 31 days, making this the biggest Veganuary ever.

Veganuary was officially launched in India in December 2021, and the campaign immediately received support from popular vegans, influencers and brands alike. See the India launch video here- https://youtu.be/4fHEmANyDNE. The response confirms the findings of a recent YouGov survey^** that 65% of Indians plan to eat more plant-based/vegan foods in the new year. India is only behind the US and UK in the global rankings.

Reflecting on the success of the 2022 campaign, Veganuary’s India Head Prashanth Vishwanath says: “It is incredibly inspiring to see Veganuary received so well in India. As more people become aware of the large impact our food choices have on our health and the planet, attitudes towards veganism are changing everywhere, and Veganuary’s growing popularity reflects this shift. We have indeed become a true desi phenomenon.”

Veganuary has also improved the accessibility of veganism by working with more than 40 Indian brands to launch new products and introduce special offers in January. Popular brands like Funfoods by Dr. Oetkar, Good Dot, Axia Foods, Alt foods, Pro Meat, Piperleaf, Bombay Cheese Company, Pilk, Sante Spa Cuisine, Bodhi Greens launched new plant-based products and menu items. Attractive Veganuary deals and bundles were launched by Rare Earth, Vegan Dukaan, Vegan Daily, Vezlay Foods, Hello Tempayy, Blue Tribe Foods, Greend, Vegan World, targeting the increased percentage of Indians now eating more at home.

Good Dot, the popular vegan brand launched Egg Bhurji for Veganuary to support Veganuary participants. Abhishek Sinha, founder of Good Dot said, “GoodDot is proud to partner with Veganuary to encourage people to try going Vegan this January. Towards this, we have offered a flat 20% discount on all purchases made from our website. Veganuary is a great way to encourage people to witness for themselves that going vegan is very easy these days and everyone can contribute to a better planet by trying vegan”.

Siddharth Ramasubramanian, founder and CEO at Hello Tempayy. Which launched special offers for Veganuary, said, “Veganuary has been a great success in India this year, and we, at Hello Tempayy, were thrilled to be a part of it. Our mission is to offer tasty, versatile and nutritious food across cuisines which is critical to delivering the choice that Indian consumers increasingly are looking for.”

Sweta Khandelwal, co-founder Alt Foods, which launched new plant-based beverages for Veganuary says, “Veganuary has absolutely made it a lot easier for people to be more aware of and to try vegan products. Through our mission of creating great-tasting alternatives, alt foods hope to continue supporting the journey of individuals seeking a better diet for themselves and the planet.”

Pointing at increasing interest in plant-based eating in India, the YouGov survey says more than 60% of Indians have a more positive perception of plant-based/vegan diets compared to 2 years ago. Industry projections also confirm this. India’s plant-based meat market, which is at $30-40 million, is estimated to grow to $500 million in the next three years. According to a study by the Good Food Institute, plant-based dairy in India is projected to grow from $21 million presently at a CAGR of 20.7% to reach $63.9 million by 2024. With the growing demand, meat and dairy alternatives are already competing with their animal-derived counterparts, even in price and availability.

This past year, the climate emergency and health were among the top concerns on everyone’s mind. Indians have shown that they are ready to take action where it is most impactful- by changing how they eat.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 1: Environment Protection Day was organized at Raj Bhavan. On this occasion, the Governor honoured the renowned industrialist and National Vice President of the Republican Party of India, Shri Krishna Milan Shukla ji, who planted 11,000 saplings in Mumbai and surrounding areas.

In this dignified program, along with Governor H.E. Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale was also present. He honoured Shri Krishna Milan Shukla by giving him a memento for the work done for environmental protection. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Navi Mumbai, Mr. Mangane, as well as a large number of Maharashtra government officials were present during the program. It is noteworthy that every year environmental protection is organized across the country. By preserving the deteriorating environment, clean air and water can be provided to the next generation.

January 29: A quick recap of how the faith of Indians turned and twisted in 2 months as the second wave of Covid hit India. To say the least, the country was not prepared for such a massive toll on the healthcare system, and it collapsed. The country’s population gasped for air, and simultaneously, the markets crashed. Let’s have a look step by step at how it all turned out.

Let’s take a look at the headlines in March of 2021 (10 months ago) –

1. Under 10,000 cases a day for a population of 1.4 billion people
2. Lowest fatality rates in the world.
3. The country opened up after the strictest lockdown ever known
4. Industrial production inched back to pre covid levels
5. Stock Markets were touching an all-time high
6. India vaccine exporter to the world. Supplied to over 70 countries
7. 6 Indian vaccines are under production. Frontline workers vaccinated
8. India hailed in global media as a beacon of hope for tackling covid 

Now let’s have a look at the month of April 2021 (9 months ago)

1. In less than 30 days, India went from 10,000 cases/ day to 4 lac/day
2. From being a vaccine exporter, India became a vaccine importer
3. Local lockdowns imposed by each State. GDP hit once again
4. Ten times increase in demand for Medical Oxygen across cities.
5. From 900 MT India needed 9000 MT of Oxygen
6. Breakdown of health infra as capacity could not keep up
7. Medicine shortages and basic health infra- not available.
8. Images of Indians dying and breathless splash global media
9. From being hailed as a beacon, India shown as a failing State 

Interesting data point –

The first to be hit was Mumbai in the month of March. India’s financial capital

Next to be hit was Delhi in the month of April. India’s Capital

Finally – Bangalore was hit in the month of May 2021. India’s IT Capital

What went wrong (In one Month)

1. The variant India got hit by is supposed to be 50% more virulent. Came in from the UK and South African strains
2. An international influx of passengers especially from Canada and the UK increased (especially to participate in the farmer’s protests etc)
3. States took their eye off the ball and did not announce lockdowns
4. The Center was in the middle of elections in West Bengal. Took eye of too
5. While we can blame election rallies and religious gatherings to some extent, the exponential increase of 10 times in the cases in less than one month needs more analysis

How did India tackle the Second Wave – (the good news)

1. From a caseload of 4 lac cases/day and positivity rate of 18%, India is down to 95K cases/day with a positivity rate of 5%
2. India continues to have the lowest fatality rates in the world (adjusting for unaccounted deaths and unreported deaths too). It is at 1.11%
3. Highest recovery rates in the world. 96%
4. Amongst the highest vaccinations in the World. Passed the 24 cr ie 240 million mark. Yet that is just 15% of our population.
5. India is testing the highest number of people in the World. Uttar Pradesh (the largest State in India, larger in population than Brazil) is testing 2 lac, people, a day. 375 million in total. 2 million tested in a day (India)
6. Oxygen supplies went from 900m MT to 9000 MT in less than 40 days. The entire country was moving oxygen on railways, seas, Indian Air Force flights, international flights. Countries went all out to help India create Oxygen capacity and it was the largest most complex logistical exercise undertaken. Today India is self-sufficient and many States have quadrupled their capacity (in anticipation of a third wave)
7. India is amongst only 5 countries that have vaccines for Covid. 4 more vaccines are under development and 1 will be an inhaled version.
8. India lowered the vaccination age from 45 to 18 thereby getting a larger population to be involved. Currently, it is estimated that India will hit herd immunity by Sept 30^th. This is at 10 million jabs a day.
9. 10 million jabs are equal to the entire population of countries like Qatar, Kuwait or Singapore per day
10. The Private Sector and the Center came together in many ways. Many large organisations contributed their CSR funds to the PM Cares funds and also vaccinated their employees.
11.  The RBI played a key role in providing financial support to the Economy. Many credit lines announced ample liquidity. Non-printing measures
12.  The Indian Government has provided food grains and pulses to over 800 million Indians for the last 10 months and will continue to do so for the next 6 months. Largest food distribution program in the World.

India has been hit and it hits hard. But it is healing and getting back on her feet. It is not a country that will falter or fail. India will fight and excel. We tackled the first wave brilliantly. The second wave caught us by complete surprise. But never again.

In the meantime, the global news is now rife with articles suggesting that Covid may be lab produced and may have been leaked. A dimension that directly means reparation and payback. Let’s see what the future holds.

About Karan Datta

With over 25 years of experience in finance, he has now switched roles as a speaker and loves to enlighten people about Foreign Affairs and Finance. His Experience as a speaker is about addressing the need of the hour issues like the Cost of Terrorism in India and National Security.

He currently sits on the boards of Edelweiss Asset Management, Prudent Corporate Advisory and Tamohara Investments as an Independent Director.

New Delhi (India), January 29: The RISE World Summit, an open platform for global discourse on thematic issues, organized by RISE Infinity Foundation and Idobro Impact Solutions, is hosting its 9th edition from 3-5th February 2022, with an ambitious goal of engaging 100+ countries under 20 formats of interaction ranging from signature roundtables to film festivals and much more, while curating a network of networks brought together by 120+ global partners.

This year’s speakers include Prof. Philip Kotler, Father of Modern Marketing, Gopal Shankar Narayan, Advocate at Supreme Court of India, and Elizabeth A. Vazquez, CEO & Co-Founder, WEConnect International and 150+ other thematic and domain experts from around the globe. The Summit is one of a kind co-created and co-located convening of thought leaders, experts and learners that influence action and outcomes on the SDGs for the year ahead. The theme for the year is “Innovation and Diversity – Time to change from D&I to I&D”. This is to emphasise that Innovation is the need of the hour if we have to achieve the sustainable development goals Agenda 2030 and Diversity will be the facilitator and growth driver.

The 2021 summit was a resounding success; joined by 1000+ participants from 55 countries engaged over 36 hours relay programming across 8 time zones led by 65 visionary partners and thought leaders such as Cherie Blair, Amitabh Kant, Ambassador Gideon Behar, Dr. Yasmin Ali Haque, Prof. K. Vijay Raghavan, Cheryl Pinto, Yosef Abramowitz and more.

This year, the summit will host subject matter experts to indulge in brainstorming sessions of topics ranging from healthcare to financial literacy to sustainable agriculture and more. Covering the entire spectrum of SDGs with inputs from global experts joining from Hong Kong, U.S.A, U.K, Australia, New York, Ghana, Germany, Malaysia and numerous other countries. These belong not only to the social sector but are also academicians, government representatives, Chambers of Commerce, entrepreneurs, business-owners, students, and anyone who is passionate about taking action to create a better world.

Karon Shaiva, Convenor, RISE PECOWorld shares, “It will take a network of networks to find solutions that cover every person, region, and issues the world faces. So partnership is the only real answer to leave no one behind as envisaged in the SDGs and make things work. After all, for a Better World and a Greener Planet, It takes Action ….. and Collaboration.”

The RISE World Summit is also anchored by Steering Council members – Rajeshwari Chandrasekar, Chief of Office, UNICEF – Maharashtra, Anna Lekvall, Consul General – Sweden Consulate in Mumbai, Cheryl Kiser – Executive Director, Lewis Institute & Babson Social Innovation Lab, Prof. N. Vinod Chandra Menon – Founder Member, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Govt of India Council, Vineet Patni – Former president of Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, Anshu Gupta, Founder-Goonj and Magsaysay awardee, and Dev Bhattacharya – Business Head, New Ventures – Aditya Birla Group, and guided by its Board members – Walter Vieira, Former chairman, International Council of Management Consulting Institutes, Carol Andrade, Dean of St. Pauls Institute of Communication Education, Anuradha Bhavnani, Advisor/ Mentor/Consultant/Angel Investor and Paula Mariwala, Founder/Co-President, Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs India, MD, Seedfund Advisors.

Some of the partners driving much needed conversations at the summit are UNICEF (India), WEConnect International, Save the Children, Orion Astropreneur Space Academy (Hong Kong), Swedish Institute, Babson College, World Food Programme, Tata Capital, SmartAid International (Australia), Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA), Meaningful Business (London), HIT – Holon Institute of Technology (Israel), Aam Digital (Germany), British Council, and Rotary International, to name a few.

Signup today for the summit at https://risepeco.world/community/

For more information please visit https://www.risesummit.in/ or write to us at deepakn@riseinfinity.org

Karon Shaiva is the Convenor of the RISE PECOWorld, an innovative space for thought leaders to influence action and outcomes for the SDGs. She firmly believes that PEACE is the ultimate indicator of development, not the esoteric variety, but one that comes from the absence of conflict, be it internal or external between people, people v/s nature or nature v/s nature.  Karon is passionate about people-powered solutions based on Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Citizenship, and Ownership (PECO) to address some (if not ALL) of the world’s most pressing issues in a Shared World.  Karon Shaiva is constantly connecting people because together we multiply our impact. She is the Chief Impact Officer of IDOBRO Impact Solutions and the Managing Trustee of RISE Infinity Foundation.

The RISE Infinity Foundations (RIF) established in 2014, strengthens individuals and institutions for positive action and collective impact on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The aim objective is to help create a more Responsible, Inclusive, Sustainable and Eco-Friendly society.

Idobro’s end-to-end approach seeks to overcome systemic barriers, provide market-based solutions and forge alliances driven by shared values and activated at 3 levels in the ecosystem. In the past 12 years, Idobro has established itself as a resource centre for Research, Implementation, Stakeholder Relations and Evaluation. We apply the critical lens of Gender, Innovation, Finance and Technology (GIFT), for deeper insights into diversity, inclusion and sustainability issues.

January 29: Navnedhi Waddhwa is a well-renowned celebrity, Tarot Card Reader, Numerologist and Graphologist, Vastu Consultant, and Energy Healer. Through her expertise in NLP, meditation and manifestation techniques, she has helped people across the globe to access the power of their unconscious, make conscious choices and manifest the most significant achievements of their lives. Now she had added another feather in her cap; she has been invited by ABP Ganga unique programming for the UP-Assembly Elections under the banner of “Chunav Kranti Express”. She has predicted the UP Election and Political Parties.  Recently Navnedhi was awarded by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari for his incredible work for society.

This completely new style of programming, ABP Ganga, aims to provide the most incisive reporting, the most in-depth coverage, and truly holistic news watching experience to its viewers. The show comprises of 10 episodes with an innovative concept of getting political leaders on board a train journey from Lucknow to Varanasi and engaging in insightful conversations about the upcoming UP elections and de-board on stations en route where a new guest will be ready to join.

Setting a new benchmark in India’s TV election coverage history, this show is a series of conclaves held on a running train, using a state-of-the-art live-action shoot set up to capture and broadcast the discussions from a moving train. The show follows a train journey into Uttar Pradesh’s heartland following the route of Lucknow – Bacchrawan – Rae Bareilly – Amethi – Pratapgarh – Prayagraj – Janghai – Varanasi. In total, there will be forty guests joining the ABP Ganga Chunav Kranti Express. Some prominent guests include S P Singh Baghel, MoS, Govt of India (Ministry of Law & Justice), Kaushal Kishore, MoS, Govt of India (Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs), Anupriya Patel, MoS, Govt of India (Ministry of Commerce & Industry), Mahendra Singh, Cabinet Minister, UP (Jal Shakti), Rakesh Tikait, National Spokesperson, Bharatiya Kisan Union, Ravi Kishan, MP (BJP), Sanjay Singh, MP (AAP), Juhi Singh, National President, Women’s Wing (SP), Chandrashekhar Azad, National President, Bhim Army and Pramod Tiwari, Leader (INC). The show was hosted by Prachi Parashar, Gunjan Dixit, Awdesh Mishra, Veeresh Pandey under the leadership of Rohit Sawal.

Navnedhi Waddhwa has received the Times Power Woman award, Dr Navnedhi Waddhwa is among the forty most influential women. She is the recipient of the India Today Excellence in Healthcare award for her work. Likewise, she received the Lokmat Lifestyle Award, 2020, for fortune-telling and her work as a meditation guru. She was also featured in Forbes and was also named ‘the Femina Power Brand, 2021’. Dr. Navnedhi Waddhwa wears multiple feathers, but her vision is clear – i.e to serve society. she was also invited as a speaker by ET “covid warrior.

January 29: “The key to successful leadership is Influence and not authority”. Kuldeep Gurjar, the senior regional leader of congress from Haryana State Legislative Assembly strongly believes in the ideology of influence before authority. Along with Politics, Kuldeep has also started various businesses, so as to provide financial support to the poor section of the society. This Maestro Entrepreneur and Politician is a living example of an ideal citizen of the country.  He has been very actively participating in the Politics since a decade now, and even though he was formerly the State Vice President OBC Department for Haryana Congress and presently the State Secretary of Youth Congress Haryana, he is very down to earth and humble.

He has entered into politics without any support purely on the basis of his own determination and sacrifice. “He is a very influential person amongst the youth of Haryana and he has earned this by working for the youth day and night. Even if people call him at midnight for any kind of help, he eagerly helps them selflessly.” Says one of his co-workers. At a young, age Kuldeep was driven towards making a change in the society. He as a child has been a very radical student. He could never see injustice in the form of his eyes and this is the reason he actively criticised the school and college administration for their mistakes. “When you fight and achieve your rights the value of those rights automatically increases.” This way when Kuldeep fought for his democratic rights he started valuing them more and more. “India is the most democratic country in the world, and if a person is subjected to injustice, be willing to take a firm stance to get justice. You can be 100% sure he will get the Justice sooner or later,” says Kuldeep Gurjar. After student life he started working for the betterment of youth specially from rural areas. Even before joining the Congress party he had already done a lot of ground work as a social activist. Once he joined Congress he got the resources to to things at a better level and this made him the most popular youth icon of Haryana as he actually used his power and position for the betterment of the youth.

At present, this avid entrepreneur and Politician Kuldeep Gurjar, is the Spokesperson of Haryana Congress Party and is constantly working for the Congress party and conducting seminars online and offline so as to enlighten the people about the policies the government has made for them. “Making policies is one thing and executing the policies is another thing. The present BJP government is very good at announcing new policies but it is equally bad when it comes to implementation. If you go to any slum and ask the people about their rights and benefits. I can bet that nobody would answer. When giving benefits to the needy is in question, the present BJP govt fails miserably. The execution system is in the hands of ‘Dalals’ and they take money from the poors to give to them what is actually made for poors free of cost. We at Congress are working constantly to let the poor people get the most out of the existing policies.” Kuldeep Gurjar tells us.

Kuldeep Gurjar has been an integral part of Haryana Congress and by looking at such able leadership, we are sure he is going to take the party to a different scale.

Provides food packages to over 2800 people

Donates sweaters to over 2800 people

 Udaipur (Rajasthan) [India], January 29: Prince of Udaipur, Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar has successfully entered the Guinness World Record books twice this year, this time for 2 great causes. He achieved the record of providing the ‘longest line of hunger relief packages’ by providing food packages to over 2800 people. He also entered the record books for the ‘Largest donation of sweaters’ with over 2800 sweaters donated within a single day.

COVID-19, started as health crisis in India; however quickly turned in to livelihood, hunger and malnutrition catastrophe. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a food shortage in India, disrupting local, regional and national food supply chains. This also impacted India’s position in the Global Hunger Index at a very low number of 101 out of 116 countries. Lakshyaraj is committed to solving India’s hunger issues, and he has started off by donating hunger relief packages to over 2800 people.

Lakshyaraj also took notice of the growing cold wave in India, which severely impacts the health and overall well-being of the less privileged. In the past 2 months, North India is experiencing a severe cold wave, with temperatures plunging below freezing levels in some areas. Aside from workers, farmers and small street vendors are also highly affected due to cold waves, which has an adverse impact on their livelihood and thereby, on the country’s overall economy. Focussing on this serious issue, Lakshyaraj went on a sweater donation spree and donated to over 2800 people within a day.

With these 2 records, Lakshyaraj now has the unique achievement of having entered the Guinness World Record for the 6^th time within 4 years. All the records that have been bestowed on Lakshyaraj have been in the field of philanthropy. Speaking on his unique achievement, Lakshyaraj said, “Despite being born into royalty, my upbringing has always led me to help those who are in need. The Covid-19 pandemic has been hard on every Indian household in terms of managing health, finances and livelihood. I wanted to make sure that we take care of the immediate people in our community by focussing on their food requirements and by providing them warm clothes for the winter season. Going forward, I hope that someone out there could do better and break my records and reach out to more and more people who are in need.”

The year 2019 saw Lakshyaraj entering the prestigious record books for the first time ever through a unique public campaign called ‘Vastradaan’ when 3,29,250 clothes were collected for the underprivileged. Later, Lakshyaraj was awarded the second Guinness World Record for collecting over 20 tonnes of stationery items for needy students within 24 hours. In January 2020, Mr Lakshyaraj had initiated a unique “Go Green” initiative called “Vriksh Hi Jeevan Abhiyaan”, which has earned him the third Guinness World Record. During this public campaign, thousands of school students, Indian Army personnel and citizens from all walks of life participated, and 4035 saplings were potted in 20 seconds. Finally, in 2021, Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar achieved the record title for most personal hygiene products donated in one hour in Udaipur, India, with over 12,508 products.

Lakshyaraj continues to lead the way in India as far as philanthropy is concerned. He is passionate about community welfare activities and is consistently launching public campaigns to enhance the overall lifestyle of the people in his community in Udaipur.

About Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar:

Philanthropist, Educationist, Sports Patron, Business Leader and Six times Guinness World Records Holder. Maharaj Kumar Sahib Lakshyaraj Singh Ji Mewar of Udaipur has, since an early age, voluntarily and consciously dedicated himself to public service, upholding the cause of righteousness.He remains committed to building communities, improving the lives of ordinary people, and facilitating the task of nation-building. His belief in working for greatest good of the greatest number stands firm. He has exhibited these rare human qualities which define his identity as a young Indian in service of a self-reliant and resilient India.

Today, at age 36, he has positively impacted, influenced the lives of lakhs of people through philanthropic activities. As President of Maharana Pratap Smarak Samiti, Udaipur, a landmark organisation established by his grandfather Maharana Bhagwat Singh Mewar, he is upholding ancient legacies and values. He is setting an example for young and aspirational Indians to be independent and respecting India’s heritage. Demonstrating respect and admiration for the Indian Armed Forces, Maharaj Kumar Sahib Lakshyaraj Singh Ji Mewar of Udaipur, during the second wave of Covid-19, donated an ambulance to Indian Army stationed at Eklingji Cantonment, Udaipur on 22nd May 2021. With the support of the Superintendent of Police, Udaipur, he initiated the drive to provide food and cereals for the underprivileged and strays.

As Trustee of the Vidyadan Trust managing the Maharana Mewar Public School in Udaipur, Maharaj Kumar Sahib Lakshyaraj Singh Ji Mewar of Udaipur has created a stress-free educational environment wherein arts, crafts, music and sports are seamlessly blended with the CBSE curricular. Students and their family members, teachers and staff members of MMPS have benefitted from a creative, innovative environment. Since 2006, Maharaj Kumar Sahib Lakshyaraj Singh Ji Mewar of Udaipur has ensured over 10,000 students have become more confident, calmer and happier when they are in school. As our students go out into the world, they are ambassadors of our value systems, he said, adding we are constantly building better, more stronger global citizens.

New Delhi [India], January 28: Brands have to work hard to catch the attention of their consumers. But this task gets even more challenging if you are a men’s grooming brand. In India, the men’s grooming category is dominated by international brands that sign up popular male celebrities as their ambassadors, making it difficult for relatively new Indian brands like Wild Stone to enter and break the clutter.

Wild Stone, a homegrown Indian brand, is making a splash in this sea of sameness through its out of box thinking. 

India loves its national heroes, and their statues can be found all around us. But despite best efforts, these statues are often neglected and not well-maintained. So, Instead of joining the popular male celebrity bandwagon, Wild Stone came up with the idea of Statue Grooming. And, in collaboration with local municipal authorities, has decided to give the statues of some of these epic personalities the cleaning and grooming they deserve. After all, Great Men Deserve to Look Great.

Armed with a van full of cleaning equipment and a crew of statue cleaning experts, Wild Stone has been going around Agra, grooming the statues of India’s most incredible men. The idea has caught people’s imagination and encouraged by the tremendous response, Wild Stone is planning to take this initiative to other cities soon.

January 27: World Responsible Youth, a legacy project of Rotaract Mumbai of Rotary International District 3141 was conducted from 2nd January 2022 to 15th January 2022. The event was conducted during Rotaract Mumbai’s 54th year. With the main objective of showcasing the true potential of the rising Indian youth to not only bring a change but also spread rotaraction.

Despite the growing odds of the Covid-19’s ever-escalating third wave, the project, World Responsible Youth, was successfully executed by Rotaract Mumbai’s team of Public Relations and Marketing under the guidance of Rotaract Mumbai’s District Rotaract Representative, Rtr. Rtn. Bharat Patel and Chairwoman PRM Rtr. Sruchi Dadia. By giving first priority to take all the necessary precautions with a view to ensure the safety of everyone.

During the week of the World Responsible Youth project, a series of activities such as Swach-Clean Up Drive, Rang-Beautification & Painting, Share A Meal, and Voting Awareness Campaignwere conducted by Rotaract Mumbai. They also shared with their audience, the premier Brandfactory offers they could attain at the pan India level from the Brandfactory stores.

The event hosts of the World Responsible Youth project, Rotaract Mumbai, believe in serving above self, and that is what they aim to do with this initiative. A total of 40 clubs from Rotary International District 3141, 50+ associations, and 10 clubs and districts at the Pan India level supported this initiative. Overall 1400+ Rotaractors participated in the event, and the beneficiary count of kids turned out to be 300+.

Rotaract Mumbai is one of India’s leading organizations dedicated to serving the society for betterment. They are a family of over 13,000 Rotaractors and 130+ active Rotaract clubs with members from different cultures and backgrounds that are strenuously working to achieve one motto: Self Development and Fellowship through service.

While the Swach-Clean Up Drive, a beach clean-up activity held by Rotaract Mumbai, helped clean over 10 beaches all over India, their collaborations with organizations like Beach Please, Change Is Us, Beach Warriors, and Seafins would help scale their cleaning operations tenfold in the coming months.

Apart from this, their Rang-Beautification & Painting initiative helped beautify public places such as municipality schools, railway stations, and fire brigade stations, amongst others. From having BMC & Railway Officials visit the locations and guide Rotaractors, railway station by-passers appreciate their work, to having some of their paint cans being arranged in sponsorship with NGO by Rtn. Hemang Jangla, there is a lot that Rotaract Mumbai could make happen through their legacy project, World Responsible Youth.

Their hardworking efforts do not limit to just a limit here. Another one of their initiatives, Share A Meal, helped feed underprivileged kids at restaurants. The initiative was supported by Rtn. Hemang Jangla and Rachel Joseph Foundation took Maranatha Orphanage kids to Hotel Samraj to feed them and gifted them socks and blankets towards the end.

Under the Voting Awareness Campaign, they also held an online seminar to raise awareness of the importance of voting about the upcoming BMC elections in Mumbai.

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