2008-to date

Initiated a movement “India Redefined”

www.indiaredefined-a4c.org

·         A movement to light up the fire in the hearts of every Indian citizen to be awakened -"to Exercise their Rights & fulfill their Obligations & Responsibilities".

·         This movement is for those Indians want to change the country into something which they will be proud to hand over to their children tomorrow.

·         A growing movement and we plan to evolve as we come across challenges - each one of us is a leader of the country and its time we start acting as one.

·         Currently more than 25000 people have joined up

2003-to date

Providing training in graphics & animation to economically weak youths through E-dutainment Unlimited & home

·         On an average, every quarter 5-10 such youths are trained through subsidized fees or for free, depending on their means

·         Free seminars, lectures & workshops to increase awareness of Multimedia as a career at various organizations e.g. YMCA, Schools & Colleges

·         Assistance in placement of these students after successful training completion, to make them economically independent

2002-2003

Social Work for blinds, working and coordinating through National Association for Blinds (NAB, India)

·         Making audio cassettes from books which are not available in Braille

·         Selection of relevant articles, news items for Braille Press of NAB (I)

·         Counseling and problem solving for visually handicapped persons from Navi Mumbai, Chembur, Panvel etc.

·         Coordinating with the Principal & Staff on behalf of visually handicapped children for admissions in normal schools and overseeing a smooth subsequent transition & integration with other normal children

2000-2002

Tried to increase and cultivate the awareness of Navi Mumbai residents about environmental conservation roles they can play in everyday life

·         Organized street plays on various themes - "

·         Initiated Vermi-culture projects in housing societies, including training on garbage segregation etc.

·         Conducted seminar, programmes & campaigns on Environmental conservation, with corporate sponsorship

·         Coordinated with NMMC for relocation of street hawkers, vegetable vendors at a designated place, extra garbage collection dumps & dustbins placed at extra location for improved cleanliness.

1997-2000

Providing non formal education to street children and the children of migratory construction workers - working independently & later through CRY & "Matri Milan"

Providing guidance and helping to conduct cultural and craft activities in Apeejay School, Nerul

·         Working all alone initially developed a rapport with a group of 85 such children and their parents.

·         Conducted basic education through games, books & activities like story telling, craft etc. in open public spaces like Nerul Station grounds, public garden etc.

·         Arranged for a proper classroom from a school for this social causes and involved an established organization "Matri Milan", which then took over the responsibility of providing teachers (8 nos.) for a structured education process.

·         Assisted "Matri Milan" in developing syllabus and activities for these children till such time that the whole process was running smoothly.

·         Organized numerous Folk Dances, Qawwali and Drama for primary and middle year classes

·         Guided/ assisted students and teacher in model making e.g. Red Fort, Traffic Park, Medical Science Models, theme decoration (Jungle Book, Mickey Mouse characters etc.)

·         Assisted teachers in concept and execution of tableau of various themes

·         Presided as judge for various competitions in both school

1987-1997

Worked for various social causes independently and through organizations

·         Free tuition for children from illiterate parents who are not able to cope up with the studies at school

·         Represented economically weak parents in school for fees concessions

·         Helped set up training and later business for economically deprived housewives in "Saree Fall Stitching", "Tailoring & Hand Embroidery", "Spice Grinding & Packaging" etc.

·         Undertook awareness programmes in slums regarding importance of vaccinations, cleanliness & hygiene, education etc.

·         During communal riots in 1991-92, an active participant of "Quami Ekta Samiti", helping the riot affected people of both communities by way of arranging shelters and food and promoting communal harmony.

1983-1985

During graduation course at Delhi University participated in NSS

·         Teaching and reading to visually handicapped students of B.A. (Eng. Hons.) due to lack of books in Braille