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People of Purpose: How Ramesh Swamy

Ramesh Swamy, founder of SGBS Unnati Foundation, reveals how a 35-day vocational and life-skills training program lifts entire families above the poverty line, creating sustainable, generational change for India's underprivileged youth.

1 Sep 2026 2:38 pm
People of Purpose: How Bharathy Tahiliani and Kshamata Help Survivors Move From Rescue to Reintegration

Kshamata founder Bharathy Tahiliani helps survivors of trafficking rebuild dignity, independence, and pathways towards social reintegration.

31 Aug 2026 7:29 pm
People of Purpose: From One Child to 500 Children, Prerna Kaushik

After seeing school access fail to translate into opportunity, Prerna Kaushik built an education ecosystem supporting around 500 children.

31 Aug 2026 4:15 pm
People of Purpose: How Shishir Joshi Built Project Mumbai Around the City

Shishir Joshi built Project Mumbai into an award-winning non-profit that bridges citizens, corporates, and local governance to transform urban kindness into scalable civic action.

30 Aug 2026 1:19 pm
People of Purpose: Ramesh Saran

Ramesh Saran and URMUL Trust are helping remote desert communities build livelihoods, return girls to education and create sustainable opportunities.

29 Aug 2026 2:58 pm
People Of Purpose: Meet Raashi Anand, Founder Of Lakshyam, From Ranchi To Delhi, Impacting Over 1 Million Lives

From Ranchi to Delhi, Raashi Anand founded Lakshyam, creating sustainable pathways for vulnerable communities while impacting over one million lives.

28 Aug 2026 8:24 pm
People of Purpose: Turning One Rescue into a National Movement: Bhuwan Ribhu

A 2004 rescue of 29 trafficked girls inspired Bhuwan Ribhus decades-long fight to change laws, prevent exploitation and end child marriage.

27 Aug 2026 6:52 pm
People of Purpose: How Shweta Chari Turned Play into a Movement Across Maharashtra Through The Opentree Foundation

Shweta Charis Opentree Foundation is bringing play-based learning into Maharashtras schools while advocating for every childs Right to Play.

26 Aug 2026 4:02 pm
People of Purpose: How Santanu Mishra Built Smile Foundation into an Organisation of Repute

Santanu Mishra co-founded Smile Foundation, combining corporate management principles with grassroots leadership to reach over 2.5 million children and families across 27 Indian states.

24 Aug 2026 7:17 pm
People of Purpose: Sukher Swarga Foundation

From mangrove restoration to free education and womens empowerment, Swapan Suin is building community resilience in the Sundarbans.

24 Aug 2026 1:07 pm
People of Purpose: Dr Dipti Gandhi Built Muskan Foundation To Make Disability Care Accessible In Maharashtra

Dr Dipti Gandhis Muskan Foundation brings education, therapy and parent support under one roof for children with multiple disabilities.

22 Aug 2026 9:02 pm
People of Purpose: How Priya Agrawal and Antarang Foundation Are Bridging the School-to-Work Gap for Indian Youth

Former advertising executive Priya Agrawal founded Antarang Foundation to integrate structured career education into public schools, helping over 500,000 students transition into higher education and sustainable employment.

21 Aug 2026 3:19 pm
People of Purpose: Pooja Taparia, Founder

After watching 30 Days in September, Pooja Taparia founded Arpan to prevent Child Sexual Abuse through Personal Safety Education, awareness, and systemic change.

20 Aug 2026 11:04 am
People of Purpose: How Ananya and Kabithui Are Reimagining Education in Manipur with Khaangchu

In conflict-affected Manipur, Khaangchu blends Rongmei knowledge with modern learning to help children stay rooted while looking ahead.

19 Aug 2026 6:26 pm
People of Purpose: Dr Tatyana Dias Left Neuroscience to Build a More Inclusive Future Through Veruschka Foundation

After losing her sister Veruschka at 26, Dr Tatyana Dias built pathways to independence through culinary skills, training and livelihoods.

17 Aug 2026 9:11 pm
People of Purpose: How Nidhi Shukla of Girl Rising Is Helping Girls Find Their Voice and Agency

From aspiring lawyer to Girl Rising Co-CEO, Nidhi Shukla is working to help girls build confidence, agency and the power to shape their futures.

17 Aug 2026 4:19 pm
People of purpose: How an Earthquake Inspired Nivedita and Ashok to Build Inclusive Classrooms in Maharashtra

After witnessing disability exclusion during Nepals earthquake recovery, a couple chose inclusive education as their lifes mission.

12 Aug 2026 3:31 pm
People of Purpose: How Yogendra Chaubey Returned to Bihar to Transform Mental Health Access

After returning to Bihar, Yogendra Chaubey is expanding mental health support, HIV counselling, and grassroots community development across the state.

6 Aug 2026 4:14 pm
People of Purpose: Meet Anant Zende, Building Futures for Tribal and Denotified Children Through Education

Founded in 2008, Anant Zende's organisation is helping tribal, nomadic, and denotified children access education, dignity, and long-term opportunities through community-led support.

4 Aug 2026 6:41 pm
People of Purpose: Dr. Sanjana Brahmawar Mohan Reinvents Rural Healthcare Through Basic Healthcare Services

After leaving a career in academic pediatrics, Dr. Sanjana Brahmawar Mohan co-founded Basic Healthcare Services (BHS) to bring high-quality primary care directly to remote tribal communities in Rajasthan.

31 Jul 2026 4:44 pm
People of Purpose: Meet Vinod Kumar Pandey, From Rozgar Dhaba to AI-Powered Governance

An Indian Administrative Fellow helped establish India's first AI Support Cell, enabling officials to save time and strengthen public service delivery.

30 Jul 2026 5:45 pm
People of Purpose: From Journalism To Nourishing Schools, Archana Sinha Is Transforming Children

After leaving journalism, Archana Sinha co-founded Nourishing Schools foundation to help children develop lifelong nutrition knowledge through engaging school-based learning.

29 Jul 2026 8:35 pm
People of Purpose: Reimagining the Purpose of Education and Success, Vishal Talreja

From leaving investment banking to influencing education policy, Vishal Talreja's journey champions life skills that help children thrive beyond classrooms.

28 Jul 2026 7:31 pm
People of Purpose: How Bipin Dhane

An IIT graduate swapped corporate success for grassroots impact, building Ayang Trust to improve education, livelihoods and climate resilience for children in Assam's Majuli.

28 Jul 2026 7:18 pm
People of Purpose: How Piyush Tewari

A personal loss pulled Piyush Tewari out of a high-flying corporate career. Nearly two decades later, the organisation he built has turned some of Indias deadliest roads into places where far fewer people die, and he is convinced the rest of the country can follow.

28 Jul 2026 5:12 pm
Assam Flood: Death Toll Reaches 66 Despite Receding Waters; More Than 6 Lakh People Still Affected

Although floodwaters are receding across Assam, thousands remain displaced as authorities continue rescue, relief and damage assessment efforts.

26 Jul 2026 4:32 pm
People of Purpose: How M S Mahala Is Building the Talent Backbone of India With Ground Zero

From Rajasthan to building Ground Zero, M S Mahala is making social sector careers more accessible through transparency and technology.

25 Jul 2026 5:46 pm
People of Purpose: Augustina Soreng on Empowering Tribal Women Against Trafficking, Witch-Hunting and Violence

From teaching rescued tribal girls in Jharkhand to championing women's leadership, Agustina is helping marginalized communities challenge violence, influence policy and claim dignity through grassroots action.

25 Jul 2026 4:45 pm
People of Purpose: How Sunita Lakra Turned Questions Into a Mission for Tribal Rights and Anti-Trafficking

A childhood question inspired Sunita Lakra to champion tribal rights, girls' safety and anti-trafficking initiatives.

24 Jul 2026 4:13 pm
People of Purpose: Dr Archana Mittal Is Bridging The Gap Between Policies And People, One Community At A Time

A chemical engineer turned social impact leader, Dr Archana Mittal has spent decades ensuring policies translate into meaningful change.

23 Jul 2026 4:00 pm
People of Purpose: How Anshu Kumar Is Bringing Education and Dignity to Bihar

After a personal experience with corruption, Anshu Kumar dedicated his life to bringing education, essential services and dignity to thousands of migrant families living in Bihar's brick kilns through Nev Ki Eent Foundation.

21 Jul 2026 7:32 pm
People of Purpose: How Kiran Bir Sethi Uses a Design Mindset to Transform Education at Riverside School

After beginning her career designing restaurants and water parks, National Institute of Design graduate Kiran Bir Sethi transitioned into education reform to build learning environments rooted in curiosity, empathy, and confidence.

20 Jul 2026 3:22 pm
People of Purpose: How Binayak Acharya And ThinkZone Are Empowering Odisha

By empowering parents and equipping educators, Binayak founded ThinkZone to tackle foundational learning gaps across Odisha's public school system through community-driven partnerships and accessible technology.

18 Jul 2026 1:24 pm
People of purpose: How Satyam Palaspagar

From encouraging school attendance in rural Maharashtra to leading ESG partnerships at Krushi Vikas, Satyam Palaspagar's journey reflects decades of grassroots leadership, inclusion, and sustainable development.

17 Jul 2026 6:17 pm
People of Purpose: From Journalism to Leading CSR Programmes at Jaguar, Megha Shaw has Helped Support 17,000+ Children Across 19 States

Megha CSR journey traces her transition from journalism to social impact, including programmes supporting 17,000+ children across 19 states and her current work at Jaguar.

16 Jul 2026 12:43 pm
People of Purpose: Harpreet Ghai of Aspire Impact

Harpreet Ghai is encouraging to combine research, evidence and impact measurement to create more effective and accountable social change.

16 Jul 2026 12:11 pm
People of Purpose: How Nishant Lodha Left Coding Behind to Transform Education Using Evidence at Akanksha Foundation

After leaving a conventional engineering career, Nishant Lodha has spent 16 years supporting education organisations use evidence, research and data to improve learning outcomes for children across India.

14 Jul 2026 7:42 pm
People of Purpose: How Red Dot Foundation Founder ElsaMarie D

After a two-decade career in aviation, ElsaMarie D'Silva co-founded Safecity to bridge the data gap surrounding sexual harassment and empower communities to reclaim public spaces.

14 Jul 2026 12:37 pm
People of Purpose: Saketh Kothamasu

After leaving behind an overseas MBA opportunity, Saketh Kothamasu built Yuvatha Society into a youth-led nonprofit that empowers young people to drive lasting change through leadership, innovation, and community action.

13 Jul 2026 5:08 pm
People of Purpose: How Padma Kumari Turned Childhood Exclusion Into a Mission for Safer and More Inclusive Workplaces

Growing up feeling excluded shaped Padma Kumari's journey into a social development professional committed to gender equality, workplace safety, and inclusive communities through the Padma Shakti Foundation.

10 Jul 2026 6:00 pm
People Of Purpose: Mainak Roy

Mainak Roy co-founded the Simple Education Foundation to transform India's public education system by dismantling systemic barriers and placing the teacher at the absolute center of classroom innovation.

10 Jul 2026 4:54 pm
People Of Purpose: How Sauraveswar Sen Is Preparing Indias Next Generation Of Social Impact Leaders Through Catalyst Learning Services

Through Catalyst Learning Services, Sauraveswar Sen is helping young Indians build meaningful careers in sustainability, public policy, ESG and social entrepreneurship while creating lasting social impact.

7 Jul 2026 7:37 pm