Which is the biggest crisis that the world is facing ?? Hunger !! In the city like Vadodara where we see amazing enthusiasm in the city and at the other end we see that on Thursday we see the other face of society near Temples so this are two faces of our society one is so beautiful and other is challenging us to fulfil the basic required necessity that is Food!!! The person (Darshan Chandan) with his team has started the movement against hunger let's see that what he has to say about it:
Que.What is your educational and professional background?
I have done my Bachelors of Computer Applications (BCA) from our MSU, Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) from the same as well. Right now, I am working as Vice President, International Human Rights Organisation, Vadodara District.
Que.How did you come up with this idea?
After a bitter experience with one of a reputed restaurants in Baroda, I sent them an email complaining about their service. They offered me Free Food, instead, I asked them to distribute food to poor children of the same amount of which I paid the bill. They agreed, after doing that, the owner sent me photos of the deed, when I saw those children smiling, then only I gave a thought ,why don't I plan something which will assure that these children get fed every day, that is when the idea of starting BhookhMitao Campaign stroke into my mind.
Que.What was public's reaction to this campaign? ?
A Human will always try to pull other human down if he is doing anything good .By demotivating/distracting him, but i believe if your intentions are good, cause is good, then Almighty God is also with you. I got more supporters/motivators/well wishers which helped us to take this campaign to the next level.
Que.What is your ultimate desire behind driving this campaign?
My main motto behind starting this campaign is that no poor child should sleep Hungry. This campaign is not only to feed these kids and be happy, but it is also about to get rid of Bhookh(Hunger) permanently from their life by arranging employment opportunities for their parents according to their interest and past experience.
Que.what is the current status of your campaign?
We are growing Day by Day with the enormous support that Barodians are giving us. Residents of Baroda have big hearts, they are human enough to stand for good causes, only someone has to initiate, and that's what I did. Within 3 Sundays we started other spot at Waghodia Road and many more spots yet to begin. Hence I feel it's truly said that "Mothers are God on Earth".
Que.What do you think about CSR policy of the big Corporate Heads?
In CSR activities for Corporates, development of poor Children and employment for their Parents should be one of the main activity, in fact should made compulsory, as these children too are the future of Nation. They can join hands with us if required for the same.
Que.Your message to youth! ?
India is the no. 1 country in World having highest number of youth population.If a group of housewives/mothers/homemakers/ can do what we are doing now, then imagine if Youth of India initiates the same thing all over India ,Hunger will be eradicated. India would be Hunger free. Dear Youth Generation of India, Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die. Let us make "India Hunger Free"
Que.Which was the best Be the change moment you felt during the campaign?
1st Sunday we fed 40 kids at Samta Ground with team of hardly 10 members, and the next Sunday, our strength increased by 4 times, they were 150+ kids, not only we had more kids to feed but had multiple numbers of volunteers too as TCS team joined hands with our campaign, this boasted us,made me more confident and more committed towards the campaign and simultaneously , Rishi FIBC Pvt Ltd also joined hands with our campaign,which added more to my confidence level.
Article By: Khush Brahmbhatt and Kavita Ingale