Some people live for themselves, some for their families, but a rare few dedicate their entire existence to humanity. Padma Shri Gurvinder Singh is one such inspiring figure whose life is a testament to selfless service, compassion, and unwavering determination.

A life-altering accident left him wheelchair-bound, but instead of surrendering to despair, he turned his pain into purpose. From launching Bhai Kanhaiya Manav Sewa Trust to providing free ambulance services, sheltering the homeless, organizing blood donation camps, and empowering underprivileged children through education—his journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

Honored with the Padma Shri in 2024, Gurvinder Singh continues to redefine humanity, proving that true wealth lies in serving others.

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).

💌 We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts at⁠contact@padmapride.com⁠.

Did you know that the total weight of cigarette butts polluting our planet every year exceeds that of 257,143 adult elephants? While this staggering fact often goes unnoticed, today’s guest has made it his mission to tackle this crisis head-on.

In this episode , we sit down with Naman Gupta, CEO of Code Effort Private Limited, an organization turning cigarette waste into sustainable products. Recognized as a Promising Social Leader 2022 and featured in the Limca Book of Records, India Book of Records, and more, Naman is leading a revolution in waste management and environmental conservation.

Discussion Highlights:

🔹The alarming scale of cigarette butt pollution in India

🔹How Code Effort collects and recycles cigarette waste

🔹Innovative products created from recycled cigarette butts

🔹The potential of turning waste into a successful D2C brand

🔹Collaborations with government bodies for a greater impact

🔹The long-term vision for Code Effort’s sustainability mission

If your organisation is dedicated to driving positive social change, we want to hear from you. Reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Sight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by emailing us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ contact@thegoodsight.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with a brief description of your work and achievements, or give us a call at 9696399931.

What if the greatest treasure in the world wasn’t wealth, fame, or power—but the ability to change a life?

Some people don’t just live for themselves; they become a beacon of hope for others. Today, we bring you the extraordinary story of Padma Shri Dr. Shankarbaba Pundlikrao Papalkar, a man who didn’t just shelter orphaned children but empowered them to stand on their own feet.

In 1990, when Baba received a piece of wasteland in Vajjhar, Maharashtra, people doubted his vision. But he saw potential where others saw nothing. What began with four daughters has now grown into a family of over 120 children, many of whom hold jobs, run businesses, and have built their own futures.

For them, he wasn’t just a caretaker—he became their father in every sense. Their official documents bear his name, proving that love, not blood, defines a family.

Beyond shelter, he provided education, dignity, and opportunities. Baba’s greatest achievement is hearing his children say—“We are not orphans. We have Baba.”

About Padma PridePadma 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).

💌 We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts at⁠contact@padmapride.com⁠.

India is facing a massive skills gap, and the numbers are staggering—just 1 doctor for every 834 citizens and a critical shortage of green skills holding back sustainable growth. Are we equipping the next generation for success, or simply mass-producing graduates?

In this episode, we sit down withManish Jain, Co-Founder of Swaraj University, an institution challenging the conventional education system by focusing on self-designed learning, ecological sustainability, and social justice.

Discussion Highlights

🔹How Swaraj University nurtures self-directed learners while ensuring a strong academic foundation
🔹The transformative impact ofSwaraj Jail University, a learning initiative inside prisons
🔹 Inspiring stories of graduates creating meaningful change in their communities
🔹 The role of education in building a just, sustainable future
🔹 Swaraj University’s vision for the next decadeIf your organisation is dedicated to driving positive social change, we want to hear from you. Reach out to us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Sight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by emailing us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠contact@thegoodsight.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with a brief description of your work and achievements, or give us a call at 9696399931.

What if the moment that broke you became the light that healed the world?

Step into the inspiring story ofPadma Shri Dr. Prema Dhanraj, a woman whose courage and compassion transformed the lives of thousands of burn survivors. After suffering severe burns as a child, she turned her pain intopurpose—becoming a pioneering reconstructive surgeon and a champion for burn victims across India.

From establishing ‘⁠Agni Raksha⁠’—a haven for survivors—to redefining burn treatment with dignity and empowerment,Dr. Dhanraj’s journey is a testament to resilience, healing, and the power of second chances.

About Padma Pride

Padma Pride is an inspiring audio series byThe Good SightandRise 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).

💌 We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts at⁠contact@padmapride.com⁠.

Have you ever held a piece of clothing and felt a connection to the person who made it? A sense of their skill, their passion, their story woven into the very fabric? That’s the magic of handcrafted textiles. These aren’t just pieces of cloth; they are living expressions of culture, identity, and heritage, passed down through generations.

From intricate patterns to vibrant hues, indigenous textiles tell tales of creativity, resilience, and a deep connection to the natural world. Yet, in today’s fast-paced fashion landscape, many of these traditions face the threat of fading away. Thankfully, passionate individuals are working tirelessly to preserve these timeless art forms, ensuring that their stories continue to inspire and connect us all.

One such changemaker is Namrata Tiwari, the force behind It’s All Folk, a project dedicated to safeguarding and celebrating India’s rich textile heritage while empowering artisans—especially women—through vocational training and sustainable livelihoods.

Discussion Highlights:

🔹The emotional connection between handmade textiles and the people who create them

🔹The significance of preserving indigenous textile traditions

🔹The challenges faced by artisans and the importance of empowerment

🔹The intersection of culture, identity, and heritage in textiles

If your organisation is dedicated to driving positive social change, we want to hear from you. Reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Sight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by emailing us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠contact@thegoodsight.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with a brief description of your work and achievements, or give us a call at 9696399931.

Step into the untamed world of Padma Shri Parbati Barua, India’s first woman elephant mahout, in this captivating audio story. Born into Assam’s royal lineage, she defied societal norms to become a legend in elephant conservation and training. At just 14, she formed an unbreakable bond with elephants, using wisdom over force to tame the wild.

Discover how Parbati Barua revolutionized elephant training, earned global recognition, and became a symbol of courage, conservation, and co-existence with nature.

About Padma Pride

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

💌 We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts at contact@padmapride.com.

India witnessed extreme weather events on over 90% of the days in the first nine months of 2024! From deadly heat waves to devastating floods, the country is grappling with the harsh realities of climate change. And in cities like Delhi, air pollution has reached hazardous levels, making clean air a luxury.

But amidst the crisis, there’s hope. Organizations like The Social Purpose Trust are stepping up to drive change. They’re promoting sustainable practices, reducing carbon emissions, and working towards a "carbon-smart India."

In this episode, we sit down with Aarti Singh, Co-Founder and CEO of The Social Purpose Trust, to explore solutions to India’s climate challenges.

Discussion Highlights: 🔹 What is a ‘carbon-smart India’? – Aarti Singh’s vision and The Social Purpose Trust’s mission
🔹 The challenges of solar adoption – Breaking barriers in underserved communities
🔹 Measuring impact – How success in sustainability is tracked
🔹 Theory of Change – The guiding principles behind their initiatives
🔹 Community-driven solutions – Real-life stories of impactful partnerships

If your organisation is dedicated to driving positive social change, we want to hear from you. Reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Sight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by emailing us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠contact@thegoodsight.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with a brief description of your work and achievements, or give us a call at 9696399931.