Sunday, October 3 2021 - 10 AM to 5 PM

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.

Timing

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.

Timing

Oct 2, 11:00 to 12:00