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2026 - Present

People of Purpose: Dr. Satadal Saha’s FIH Journey From West Bengal Hospitals To Rural Healthcare

Founded in 2013, Dr. Satadal Saha’s Foundation for Innovations in Health uses training, technology and task-shifting to expand rural healthcare access.

How Anand Kumar’s Journey From Financial Struggles Led To Super 30

After financial hardship ended his Cambridge plans, Anand Kumar turned his focus towards helping talented students with limited resources through Super 30.

People Of Purpose: How Prerana Founder Priti Patkar Reached 19,883 Children From Red-Light Areas Across Maharashtra

After witnessing children growing up amid exploitation in Kamathipura, Priti Patkar co-founded Prerana to create safety, support and choices for children.

People of Purpose: Afsana Cherian Kapoor’s People For Action Reached 75,000+ Children, 6,500+ Women Reached

From her work with UNDP to founding People For Action, Afsana Cherian Kapoor focuses on listening, collaboration and turning purpose into action.

From Maharashtra To ISRO: Eknath Vasant Chitnis, The Pioneer Who Helped Shape India’s Space Journey

From helping establish Thumba to directing SITE across 2,400 villages, Eknath Vasant Chitnis helped turn India’s space ambitions into applications.

People of Purpose: Shaifalika Panda BIPF’s 15-Year Journey, 690 Villages, 2.7+ Million Impacted In Odisha

Shaifalika Panda’s BIPF journey shows how trust, community ownership and local solutions can create lasting social change across Odisha.

People of Purpose: From Banjara Roots, Paras Banjara Empowers DNT Communities Through Olakhaan Trust

Paras Banjara’s Olakhaan Trust helps DNT communities secure identity, land rights, dignity and greater independence.

Kanpur Tea Seller Spends 80% Of His Income To Educate Children From Poor Families

Kanpur tea seller Mohd Mehboob Malik uses a reported 80% of his earnings to provide free education and school essentials to children from Poor families.

How Salim Ali, A Curious Boy, Became The ‘Birdman Of India’ And Dedicated His Life To Protecting Birds

A childhood encounter with an unusual bird led Sálim Ali to study India’s birds, popularise birdwatching and champion their habitats.

People Of Purpose: How Sangeeta And Rohit Are Reimagining Education Through Wellbeing At Apni Shala

Sangeeta and Rohit’s contrasting journeys have converged at Apni Shala, where they are working to make wellbeing integral to education.