From the core of my heart, I am touched with what Jagriti Yatra has given to all the Yatris, including me. To be true, I think we have taken much more than what JY has given to us. The after effect is that now people are emotionally connected to some strong and future potential leaders in almost all the states of the country. To add, Yatris have made connections to the pool of people from 23 different countries, majority of them working in social organizations.
I am deeply indebted to all the JY team for giving an opportunity to me, a failed entrepreneur, to share his views to 450+ filtered like minded audiences (not easy to find)- Thanks to Vibha Ma’am. Additionally, I would like to cherish forever the change – The change in myself to become agreeable to other’s idea- Believing that yes! Not 1 or 2 but may be all 450 people can be right and justified in their approach- I am sure no other institution can do this job. This change can sometimes help people to understand people – their socio economic problems – much better, eventually transforming them to become empathetic people and charismatic leaders.
I feel good to share that the Yatra has brought people’s ego level, a very minute thing but the most important character of somebody’s persona, down to the level that from thinking to lead a lavish and selfish life they now want to do something different – Some want to start an social enterprise, Some want to twist their business model to cut down profit but pass on benefits to the employed people, Some want to quit their jobs and spend their lives transforming their villages, Some want to never indulge in corruption thereafter while there are some who have a feeling of guilt now (May be I was not the right candidate for JY as I don’t feel like doing something for country)– The positive point is that some people regret their fault and embrace the idea of humility. I’m sure today or tomorrow they are going to bring a development in the country – The only Yatra that can bring behavioral change in people.
Being an Yatri, It’s my core responsibility to give back !
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