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Below is a gallery of various social work activities, including interactions with students from various schools in rural villages.
Background
I continue to participate in various charitable endeavours in addition to my academic and professional activities. I was born in Labarsing, a small village of only 40 households in the tribal-dominated Gajapati district of Odisha, one of the poorest regions in India. Even qualifying for a high school examination was a major achievement in our region at that time due to the region's poor infrastructure and healthcare systems. I had to overcome several obstacles to reach where I am today. Despite my background, I am fortunate to have obtained a PhD and two master's degrees (M. Sc. and M.Tech.). Later, I had the opportunity to work for several prestigious organizations in developed countries like the UK, Japan, and Italy. I also travelled to different parts of the globe for my professional engagement. If I remember my childhood, I never thought that I would get such opportunities in my life to reach the place where I am today.
I am aware of the difficulties rural residents confront on a daily basis. During my college and university days, I realised that all students could excel in their careers provided they were given the right education and guidance. I believe that the progress of our country depends on the improvement of health, education, and the environment in rural villages. After certain achievements in my career, I decided to contribute to the society where I grew up. So, I started visiting many rural villages and schools during holidays to encourage children and parents to prioritise education. I made them realise that we can achieve success in life only through education. Later, to further expand the social activities, I founded a school named “Gyanaprabha Adarsha Bidyalaya” and a charitable trust called “Foundation for Rural Health, Education and Environment Development (FREEDOM)”. These organisations mainly work in rural villages to uplift the lives of rural people. These programs are aimed (i) to decrease drop-out rates from school and make students interested in pursuing higher education, (ii) to encourage people to have hygienic and good health, and (iii) to guide rural people toward a green environment and sustainability. Through various charity work and awareness efforts, I try to bring about changes in the lives of rural people for a developed nation that should contribute to world peace.
Sharing Stories of Resilience and Hope from My Village
As part of my ongoing charity work, I believe in the power of storytelling to inspire and motivate others. The simple yet profound experiences from my village have shaped the way I view life, community, and resilience. Through these stories, I hope to remind us all that the smallest of actions, the simplest of moments, can hold great lessons that transcend boundaries. Below are a couple of stories from my village life that I’ve shared recently. Each one carries a message of hope, determination, and the values that define the strength of a community. I invite you to read these and reflect on how we can all contribute to making a difference, no matter how small our actions may seem.
Origin of (My) Life - Happy Mother's Day
My First Prize of 10 rupees: A story from my village life
Struggle to Strength: Memory from my village back in January 2011
Gyanaprabha Adarsha Bidyala
Primary School, Loba, Gajapati
Modern High School, Pune
with the Teachers of Randiba High School
Randiba High School 2023
with the Teachers of Gyanaprabha School
Antarba Girls High School
with Teachers of Chaitanya Bidyapitha High School
With Dr. Giridhar Gomango (Former Chief Minister of Odisha)
Randiba High School
With the students of KV Ganeshkhind, Pune
Chaitanya Bidyapitha, Ganjam
Upper Primary School
With the teachers of Primary School, Loba
Girls High School, Chandragiri
Girls High School, Antarba
Ramagiri High School, Ramagiri
Chaitanya Bidyapitha, Pudamari
Gyanaprabha Adarsha Bidyalaya, Khandadeuli
Primary School, Pudamari
Supporting study materials in an orphanage home in Berhampur
Inaugurating a district level science exhibition
Chaitanya Bidyapitha, Pudamari
Sishu Mandir, Mahendragada
Orphanage Home, Berhampur
Primary School, Ramagiri
World Environment Day, Khandadeuli
Upper Primary School, Pudamari
Gyanaprabha Adarsha Bidyalaya
Orphanage Home, Gunupur
Visit to one of my sponsored children's' home
As a Chief Guest in the District level Science Exhibition
Addresing parents and students in a rural village
Gyanaprabha Adarsha Bidyalaya, Khandadeuli
Interaction with Tibetan monks
Visit to an Orphanage home, Berhampur
Saraswati Sishu Mandir, Mahendragada
Cheligada High School, Cheligada
Interaction with school teachers at UP school, Ramagiri
As a chief guest at a traditional sports event
Interaction with one of my sponsored students
Interaction with village people for arranging facility to get clean drinking water
Organised a plantation program in my village
Interaction with village representatives for the development of rural education
Addressing a parents gathering for improving education in the rural villages
Participated in a tree plantation program with school children
Visit to a slum in Bhubaneswar to meet my sponsored child through WVI
With students from various high schools nearby my native place
Meeting one of the rural students to encourage for education
Meeting the people from tribal community in a rural village
Award Winners that I have introduced for the rural school students
Meeting old people in my native place to provide some support for medicine
With the youth committee members of my native place
