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So You Think You're an Active Citizen?
Kuldeep Dantwadia
If you've never asked yourself this, it's probably time you should! Hear Kuldeep Dantewadia, founder of Reap Benefit, talk about how citizens can take responsibility for issues instead of depending on the government. Reap Benefit inspires youth to become action-based citizen champions.
Timing
Oct 3, 16:00 to 16:45
Phir Wohi Baat?!
Anamika Joshi
Tired of hearing these words every time you talk about anything remotely related to gender equality, an egalitarian society, or women's rights? Listen to Jaipur-based Anamika Joshi's unconvential poetry because it will hit just the right chords, and bring relate to the table! Relatable?!
Timing
Oct 3, 15:00 to 15:45
Social Scheming for the Poor
Aniket Doegar
Have you had conversations with your maids, drivers, security guards, etc about how they can avail the benefits of govt schemes they are eligible for? Hear Aniket Doegar, who leads Haqdarshak to work on easing access to welfare schemes, and learn how to help those who help you everyday!
Timing
Oct 3, 13:00 to 13:45
Aata Kahan Se Hai, Jaata Kahan Se Hai
Anuradha Gupta
If your garbage could ever speak, what do you think it might say? Anuradha Gupta of Prithvi Innovations is here to host a fun session on garbage segregation. The takeaway? More compassion towards society and a sense of responsibility to create a cleaner, greener, healthier and community.
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Oct 3, 10:00 to 10:45
The A to V of Volunteering
Jithin Nedumala
How to volunteer when you really want to volunteer! Hear Jithin, the co-founder of Make a Difference, which mobilises children in child care institutions by empowering them on a number of fronts, talk about the 5Ws and 1H of volunteering. It's all you'll ever need to get started!
Timing
Oct 2, 16:00 to 16:45
Mirchi's RJ Praveer goes live!
RJ Praveer
Catch RJ Praveer on the Seva Mela platform interacting with non-profit organisations doing some 'hatke' activities on their stalls and as part of their work. Praveer is Mirchi's resident Indie Music Expert. Being a singer/songwriter and musician himself, he gives you a first hand scoop into Music Beyond Bollywood
Timing
Oct 2, 15:00 to 16:00
The art of clean politics
Prakhar Bharatiya
One of the founders of the Indian School of Democracy, Prakhar Bharatiya, believes that in order to make democracy work for every citizen, we need to nurture principled grassroots political leaders with moral courage and imagination. Hear him speak about what more does it take to be a 'clean politician'!
Timing
Oct 2, 13:00 to 13:45
Mirchi's RJ Neha goes live!
RJ Neha
Catch RJ Neha on the Seva Mela platform interacting with non-profit organisations doing some 'hatke' activities on their stalls and as part of their work. Neha has been a part of the Mirchi Network for almost 16 years covering various time bands and shows, and currently hosts Mirchi Indies on Gaana.
Timing
Oct 2, 12:00 to 13:00
These abilities, not disabilities!
Vineet Saraiwala and Alina Alam
Vineet Saraiwala is the Founder of Atypical Advantage, the world’s first talent showcasing and hiring platform for persons with Disabilities. Alina Alam is the CEO of Mitti Cafe, Mitti Café a chain of cafes that provides experiential training and employment to adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. Hear them talk about inclusion in its truest sense: how we should focus on the abilities of PwD and focus on their strengths and what they are able to achieve, instead of showing sympathy.
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Oct 2, 11:00 to 12:00