Changemakers
From Uniform to Utensils: Soldier Sakti Paul’s ₹1 Kitchen Supports 600+ People
Growing up in poverty, Sakti Paul now feeds 600 people daily and runs a free school while serving in the Assam Rifles.
February 12, 2026
Growing up in poverty, Sakti Paul now feeds 600 people daily and runs a free school while serving in the Assam Rifles.
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