So the execution started, with Zeba and Ashutosh looking after the Umbrellas, Nirav and Shernia looking after the arrangements for the snacks, Manjula looking after covering the event and Nivedita and I, looking after the invitations.
The day came and these people were called in the main hall in the Administrative building. ‘They always think they will be scolded’, said Mr. KV Satyanathan, who was helping us in organizing the event. The event started, and their fear turned into happiness when they heard the cause. The addressing speech from the Director, Prof. Rishikesha Krishnan bought a smile on their face. We could see a sense of satisfaction in their eyes and smile. ‘Didi, I want a blue umbrella instead of the yellow one’, said one of the housekeeping staff. They told us our problems and felt as if they are one of us.
The event concluded with gifting them umbrellas and it meant a lot to see happiness on their faces. We found ourselves happier seeing the smile on their faces. Apart from such activities, every year, Pragati takes the onus of educating students from a nearby government school about computers as well as on how to use it. Pragati conducts a 2-month long Adult Literacy Program that focuses on imparting class 10 level education to the worker staff of our Institute. We also engage in other activities including a Tree Plantation Drive, Career Counselling for school students, a Blood Donation camp and a Book Donation Drive. We also organize book donation drive for MBA students of other local colleges. The event witnesses a huge turnout with nearly 800 students turning up every year, to collect the books. Overall, nearly 1000 books worth approximately Rs. 4 lakhs are distributed to students each year. These events provide a platform to the participants where they can use their ideas for the benefit of the society.
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About the Author:
Monica is second year PGP student of IIM Indore. She is the member of Pragati and also Idanim - Dramatics club of IIM Indore.
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