Sometimes, the earth is graced by souls who not only sow crops in the fields but also plant hope in people's hearts.

In this moving episode, we bring you the inspiring story of Padma Shri Sanjay Anant Patil, lovingly known as Sanjay Kaka — a farmer, innovator, and quiet revolutionary who transformed dry, uncultivable land into a thriving oasis without machines, electricity, or chemicals.

From crafting 125-ft-long hand-dug tunnels to harvesting rainwater and creating life-saving "jeevamrut" from cow dung and urine, his journey is a lesson in resilience, simplicity, and devotion to the earth.

Honoured with the Krishi Ratna, the Innovative Farmer Award, and finally, India’s prestigious Padma Shri in 2024, Sanjay Kaka's life is a living testament to what can bloom when love meets the land.

Tune in to witness how one man’s green dreams became a movement that now inspires thousands of farmers every year.

About Padma Pride

Padma Pride is an inspiring audio series by The Good Sight and Rise Against Hunger India, celebrating Padma Awardees and their extraordinary impact. Every Sunday, webring you the story of a changemaker shaping India’s future. (Narration: Shalini Singh, The Good Sight).

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