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More than 70% of India’s poor live in villages or rural areas. This means that almost three-quarters of the Indian population relies on rural income and the rural economy. The Government of India launched the National Rural Livelihoods Mission in 2011. It is a project aimed at alleviating poverty by promoting self-employment among the rural poor population of India.

This project was renamed as Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission in 2016. Under this project, SHG (Self-help groups) are created in which there are 12-25 people in each group who come together to help each other internally in times when they need support. So far, more than 76 lakh self-help groups have been created under this project all across India. This project has many sub schemes like Ajeevika Grameen Express Yojana (AGEY) which was launched in 2016-17.

Rural Poverty

Rural poverty is one of the biggest reasons why people from the farming sector are leaving villages and moving to the cities. This is negatively affecting rural populations and the lives of people living in rural areas. The only way to combat this is by providing more opportunities to people living in villages so that they don’t have to leave traditional professions.

Mr. Ramesh Chaurasia, the president of the Akhil Bharatiya Adarsh Chaurasia Mahasabha is devoted to this cause. It is his vision to uplift all vulnerable sections of society out of the vicious clutches of poverty. The organization has also launched an online portal and an E-Library to ensure that endless resources are available to anyone who is willing to learn and improve their skills.

According to Mr. Ramesh Lakhulal Chaurasia, the most practical way to do this is by maximizing the use of technology to provide digital education to all children and adults so that they can get the exposure and the knowledge required to improve their skills and chances of employment.

Working on solutions

We talked to Mr. Ramesh Chaurasia about the efforts of their organization. He said, “Our team has been working for some time to eliminate rural poverty. Our goal is to uplift all vulnerable sections of the community including women and children. We try to spread awareness about the latest available means of employment. We also train people in vocational skills and organize skill development camps where everyone is allowed to come and learn new skills which can help them get employment. We want to ensure that manual labour is not the only option left with people.”

He added, “Our initiatives include promoting digital education and adult education so that a large number of people from rural populations can complete their education and also gain digital literacy. Raising agricultural productivity per unit of land. This is done by introducing latest farming methods and technology through seminars and workshops. One such example is multi-layer farming, which we have suggested to betel farmers from the Chaurasia community. So far it has shown great results.”

An example of change

Multi Layered farming is one such method of farming which increases the agricultural productivity of the land since multiple crops are planted on the same piece of land. This is a practice where different yet compatible crops of different heights are grown on the same piece of land. Through this method, farmers can multiply their revenue by growing high value crops or cash crops along with any crop they want. This method of farming also reduces water consumption and preserves the fertility of soil.

We also talked to a senior volunteer at the Mahasabha. He said, “A few good strategies put together can help alleviate several problems faced by rural populations. A lot of things can be done to ensure that people from rural areas are able to achieve their full potential. The government is already working on this through the National Rural Livelihood Mission.

However, progress can be unbelievable if our country is able to harness the power of the community. If all members of a community come together, unimaginable change is possible in a short span of time. There is nothing more powerful than human will to grow and prosper. We just need to provide resources and guidance to eligible people and their hard work will speak for itself. The Chaurasia community is a shining example of community work. They are working to educate each section of their community, including women. They have modernized their farming and are using technology to progress further.”

The team of the Akhil Bharatiya Adarsh Chaurasia Mahasabha works under philanthropic leaders like Mr. Ramesh Lakhulal Chaurasia. They work on alleviating poverty in rural areas mainly by promoting education for all and providing avenues for better employment. The team also works to promote cottage industries and motivates members of rural communities to start small scale businesses.

Ramesh Chaurasia is an entrepreneur well known for his warm personality and his philanthropic nature.

We talked to Mr. Ramesh Chaurasia regarding one of the biggest threats to global health. He is the national president of the Akhil Bharatiya Adarsh Chaurasia Mahasabha. He also works along with his team to help in the upliftment of underprivileged communities in India. His work in the education, employment and healthcare sector is commendable

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The philanthropist talks about the prevalent and growing issue of self-medication in India.

He says, “Self-medication is a huge problem in India. It has already been found in studies that almost 50% people are known to self-medicate for minor health ailments. Painkillers and antibiotics are the most commonly misused types of medicine. It has also been found through surveys that people who self-medicate are almost 5 times more likely to have medicine related problems which can lead to kidney failure or worse.”

The philanthropist adds, “We see that it is common for people in India to pop painkillers without prescription. This situation is even worse in villages where people take medication from quacks and often self-medicate because painkillers like Ibuprofen, Nimesulide, Aspirin, and many more are easily available without prescription. Some medicines are known to reduce blood flow to the kidneys and can cause acute kidney failure. Long term use of these painkillers without a doctor’s advice can cause chronic kidney disease. We should spread awareness about these risks and should ensure that this is discouraged all over the world. Our health is precious and we should not play with it.”

If we take a look at the 17 sustainable development goals of the United Nations, we find that Goal no. 3 is exactly related to this. Goal no 3 is to ensure healthy lives and promote well being for all at all ages.

It is true that society and governments are working on major factors pertaining to malnutrition, environment, disease and lifestyle which are detrimental to health. However, this is not enough because there are several undiscussed yet crucial factors like growing antibiotic resistance which adversely affect billions of lives and even our future generations. Antibiotic resistance today has become a global challenge for billions of people in the world and self-medication along with treatment by non-certified health practitioners.

Mr. Ramesh Chaurasia shares, “Antibiotic resistance is a scary thing if you really dig into the topic. It is something which can affect anyone, anywhere, at any age. The misuse of antibiotics through self-medication is the leading cause behind it. Antibiotics are prescribed to treat bacterial infections. Bacteria often change in response to the use of antibiotics. When this happens, it becomes harder to treat infections because the medicines become less effective due to the changed response of the bacteria. This can lead us to a place where we won’t have any effective medicines to fight infections and common infections will once again become deadly for a large population.”

WHO’s plan to counter anti-microbial resistance

The World Health Organization (WHO) also considers antibiotic resistance to be a critical problem which needs to be tackled all over the world. In May 2015, a global action plan on anti-microbial resistance which includes antibiotic resistance was endorsed at the World Health Assembly.

This action plan has five objectives

To spread awareness about antibiotic resistance

To increase the research and observation

To reduce the frequency of infections

To achieve perfection in the application of anti-microbial medications

To get sustainable investment in fighting antimicrobial resistance

Mr Ramesh Chaurasia suggests a few things that can be done to fight this growing problem. He suggests, “We should tell everyone we know that using antibiotics without a prescription by a qualified doctor can critically harm us. The most effective tool against any widespread problem is awareness. Today we have social media to spread awareness. Why don’t we use it in a way that benefits all of us? We should always use antibiotics according to the instructions or schedule provided by our doctor. We should never take medication on someone’s advice. We should always ask our doctor about the period for which we should be taking the medicine. If we don’t complete the course of our medication as prescribed by our doctor, the bacteria in our body become resistant to the antibiotics. If we take care of such things and completely stop self-medication, we should be able to counter this problem.”

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Ramesh Chaurasia talks about the importance of digitalizing education for a better India

We live in a digital world which keeps evolving and changing faster than we could have ever imagined. The Covid pandemic reshaped the world in a way where digitalization of things became a strong pillar which supported millions of lives. Education is one of those things. Various sectors in our country became digitalized in a short time, and this was possible only because of the coordination and willingness of India’s people to learn and adapt to a changing world. Mr. Ramesh Chaurasia, a successful businessman and philanthropist, believes that the digitalization of education is the greatest ray of hope for education in our country. This is the only way through which we can ensure that every student in each corner of our vast nation gets to exercise their right to education. Digital education ensures higher attentiveness, better availability of a wider range of study material, and better engagement with teachers. Mr Chaurasia wants to ensure that all students, especially those who belong to underprivileged sections of society get the best education through digital education. There are thousands of talented students who never get the exposure which could help them gain the confidence which is required to shine in this competitive world. Digital education can be the foundation on which such students can build their future. He says “There is a large number of students who live in remote areas or villages which lack educational infrastructure. Digital education is the greatest hope for such areas because the best teachers can be brought to them with the internet. Smart classes are an innovative learning experience for kids that they find immensely engaging. Our team has worked closely with teachers and they also agree that digital education is indeed the future of education in India. This is an opportunity for us to open new doors for our children and to lead them to a bright and successful future. We can create history by revolutionizing the education system with the use and adoption of technology and mediums including television and the internet.” “The Government of India is already doing great work to encourage digital education through proactive schemes like PM e-Vidya Programme, pathshala portal and SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds). I was glad to find out that the government has established the National Digital Educational Architecture (NDEAR) to encourage and promote digital infrastructure needed for better educational planning.”, Mr Chaurasia talks about what the government is doing on this front. The philanthropist also believes that the digitalization of education can encourage children to learn about computers and take interest in technology. Since the students are able to access the study material 24 hours a day with recorded lessons that they can revisit any time they want, they get total control over the time when they want to study. Offline education is time bound, whereas, with online education, the students can choose the best time to learn. “The greatest thing about the digitalization of education is that it teaches our children to take accountability. As the students are given more control over their education and its progress including what they study and how much, they are more likely to take responsibility and learn their lessons with more sincerity. This is why I believe digital learning also promotes character-building in students. I truly believe that if we are able to educate each student in the country with the best resources, our nation will enter a new golden age.”, says Mr Ramesh Chaurasia. He truly believes in the potential that the children of our country hold. With the right guidance, they can reach the zenith of success and happiness. This is the foundation of a healthy and happy society. Hoping for better implementation and adoption of technology for positive development, Mr

Chaurasia works selflessly to spread more awareness about the benefits of digitalizing education in India.

There is no question about the importance of education in improving human well-being and social well-being. A large percentage of the Indian population is under-educated or uneducated. Today, it is important to have skill-based education as the work environment is rapidly evolving. When there is any discussion on education, the imagery that ensues is of children and adolescents. There is another group that must be brought into focus. Adult education is amongst the goals of our education schemes. But it does not get the kind of attention it should from the public at large. It is after all that it affects the most.

Contrary to what we have been taught, education is a lifelong process which helps us grow as a person and achieve our personal goals. It gives one the knowledge and dignity to participate in a free society as a valuable member.

The Akhil Bharatiya Adarsh Chaurasia Mahasabha is an organization which aims to uplift all segments of underprivileged communities including sections from the Chaurasia community. We interacted with the national president of the organization.

Mr Ramesh Chaurasia is a successful businessman, entrepreneur and social worker who has been working for the upliftment of all sections of the Chaurasia community in different ways. This is what he had to say about one of the most un-discussed facets of education in India.

“The world is changing rapidly every day and it is nature’s rule that only the ones who can adapt to the rapidly changing environment and trends tend to survive and prosper. Unfortunately, many of our society suffers from a lack of education. These people are mostly from the informal sector and include farmers, labourers, fishermen etc. We live in modern times so it is hard for us to understand that getting a complete education was never as easy as it is today. Millions of adults in India who were in school 25 or 30 years ago were living in a totally different world and many of them had to quit education for several reasons.”

He further added, “Whatever those reasons may be, we know that education can elevate a person’s life. So why can’t we let these people have another chance? I believe that millions of people have a dream of completing their education and all of us should support this cause. Millions of people can be pulled out of poverty if adult education is encouraged. We should encourage adult education because this will enable more people to actively contribute towards society and also enjoy more social, economic and cultural benefits.”

Directorate of Adult Education

In India, the Directorate of Adult education is responsible to maintain and promote adult education programmes. It falls under the department of School education and Literacy, Ministry of Human resource development, and the Government of India.

The Directorate of Adult education is responsible for providing academic resources and support to the (NLM) National Literacy Mission. They are the ones responsible for drafting guidelines for the development of relevant teaching and learning material. They are also known to organize orientation and training programmes. They are also required to keep a check on the progress of their campaigns and send reports to the National Literacy Mission.

Further discussion was made with one of the senior members of the organization. They have been working in the education sector for more than two decades. Their words were highly insightful.

They said, “Today we enjoy the perks of digital technology, and social media and get the benefit of the endless possibilities that digital education has offered us. Today we work from our homes in the most comfortable environment. This is how the world has changed in just a few years’ time. I believe that present-day adults are not digitally adept because digital education was almost non-existent when they were in school. This is because most of the technology that we use today has been developed in the last 10 to 15 years.”

They continued, “When we talk about adult education, we should also concentrate on digital education and skill-based education which is applicable and practical for today. With the right skills, adults can switch careers and pursue something they have always wanted. Digital education can completely help a person change their life by learning a new skill. The possibilities are endless and we should leave no stone unturned to ensure that adult education is accessible and easy for all.”

Mr Ramesh Chaurasia and his team work actively to ensure that regular awareness camps and seminars are organized so that more adults can be motivated to complete their education and fulfil their dreams.

It is a known fact that almost two-thirds of India’s poor live in rural areas. Poverty is a vicious thing which compels people to take drastic steps like leaving their villages and moving to the cities in search of better employment so that the family can have a better life. Many people move from villages to the cities for their children to get a better education and a bright future.

Mr Ramesh Chaurasia, the president of the Akhil Bharatiya Adarsh Chaurasia Mahasabha has been devoted to the cause of helping alleviate poverty in rural communities. He has worked extensively for the upliftment of the Chaurasia community. The Chaurasia-Tamboli community is a community of traditional betel farmers who have been historically cultivating Paan leaves. The Mahasabha and their team have helped the community in progressing forward with various schemes aimed at providing healthcare, education, skill development, digital education, adult education, farming assistance and more.

Here are some of the areas in which Mr Ramesh Chaurasia and his team are working

Adult education

Rural poverty is prevalent in Indian villages because most elders in the village are not educated. This lack of education limits everyone to upgrade their profession or increase their income. Farming is labour-intensive work which is not turning out to be lucrative for most small-scale farmers because they own very little land. This is why adult education is essential for those who want to get benefit from the avenues which open up with education. Manual labour should not be the only opportunity available in villages or rural areas. Today, we have the cheapest mobile internet in the world and this can be used by people in far-off villages to get remote jobs which can be done from home.

Career counselling

The Mahasabha has launched several career counselling centres where all members regardless of their age can seek assistance regarding their professional or career goals. It is the goal of the organization to ensure that all children and young people are able to get the best guidance when it comes to choosing a profession after completing school or college education. This has enabled thousands of young adults to find the correct path in their life according to their interests and aptitude.

Personality development

When young people and children from villages move to cities, it is often seen that they are lacking the confidence to interact with more people. This also stops them from finding better career opportunities since most organizations need dynamic and confident individuals. This is why the Mahasabha organizes personality development seminars in rural areas where such things do not generally happen. This provides excellent positive exposure to those who have been unable to find opportunities due to low confidence or poor communication skills. The best experts are invited to train people so that they can also polish their personality and work as confident individuals in society.

Farming aid and assistance

Since the majority of the rural population is involved in agriculture, a lot of attention is paid to people who are into farming. It is obvious that reducing poverty among farmers will be a consequence of increasing their revenue from farming. This can be done by utilizing technology and fulfilling the demand for organic produce which is sold at higher rates because of its high quality and chemical pesticide-free nature. Farmers are also encouraged to test methods like multi-layered farming where multiple crops can be grown on the same piece of land. This method is also beneficial for soil and water conservation.

We talked to Mr Ramesh Lakhulal Chaurasia, the president of the Akhil Bharatiya Adarsh Chaurasia Mahasabha. His words were highly inspiring. He said, “70% of India’s population lives on a rural income. This means that by increasing the income of rural households, we can improve the lives of 70% of people in India. This is the greatest thing that we can do for Indian society. The government is already working on this with the National Rural Livelihoods Mission. If more social welfare organizations join this fight against poverty, we can liberate the country from the curse of poverty. We are doing our part and I am proud of our team and the community members that work for the benefit of others.”

More than 70% of India’s poor live in villages or rural areas. This means that almost three-quarters of the Indian population relies on rural income and the rural economy. The Government of India launched the National Rural Livelihoods Mission in 2011. It is a project aimed at alleviating poverty by promoting self-employment among the rural poor population of India.

This project was renamed as Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission in 2016. Under this project, SHG (Self-help groups) are created in which there are 12-25 people in each group who come together to help each other internally in times when they need support. So far, more than 76 lakh self-help groups have been created under this project all across India. This project has many sub schemes like Ajeevika Grameen Express Yojana (AGEY) which was launched in 2016-17.

Rural Poverty

Rural poverty is one of the biggest reasons why people from the farming sector are leaving villages and moving to the cities. This is negatively affecting rural populations and the lives of people living in rural areas. The only way to combat this is by providing more opportunities to people living in villages so that they don’t have to leave traditional professions.

Mr. Ramesh Chaurasia, the president of the Akhil Bharatiya Adarsh Chaurasia Mahasabha is devoted to this cause. It is his vision to uplift all vulnerable sections of society out of the vicious clutches of poverty. The organization has also launched an online portal and an E-Library to ensure that endless resources are available to anyone who is willing to learn and improve their skills.

According to Mr. Ramesh Lakhulal Chaurasia, the most practical way to do this is by maximizing the use of technology to provide digital education to all children and adults so that they can get the exposure and the knowledge required to improve their skills and chances of employment.

Working on solutions

We talked to Mr. Ramesh Chaurasia about the efforts of their organization. He said, “Our team has been working for some time to eliminate rural poverty. Our goal is to uplift all vulnerable sections of the community including women and children. We try to spread awareness about the latest available means of employment. We also train people in vocational skills and organize skill development camps where everyone is allowed to come and learn new skills which can help them get employment. We want to ensure that manual labour is not the only option left with people.”

He added, “Our initiatives include promoting digital education and adult education so that a large number of people from rural populations can complete their education and also gain digital literacy. Raising agricultural productivity per unit of land. This is done by introducing latest farming methods and technology through seminars and workshops. One such example is multi-layer farming, which we have suggested to betel farmers from the Chaurasia community. So far it has shown great results.”

An example of change

Multi Layered farming is one such method of farming which increases the agricultural productivity of the land since multiple crops are planted on the same piece of land. This is a practice where different yet compatible crops of different heights are grown on the same piece of land. Through this method, farmers can multiply their revenue by growing high value crops or cash crops along with any crop they want. This method of farming also reduces water consumption and preserves the fertility of soil.

We also talked to a senior volunteer at the Mahasabha. He said, “A few good strategies put together can help alleviate several problems faced by rural populations. A lot of things can be done to ensure that people from rural areas are able to achieve their full potential. The government is already working on this through the National Rural Livelihood Mission. However, progress can be unbelievable if our country is able to harness the power of the community. If all members of a community come together, unimaginable change is possible in a short span of time. There is nothing more powerful than human will to grow and prosper. We just need to provide resources and guidance to eligible people and their hard work will speak for itself. The Chaurasia community is a shining example of community work. They are working to educate each section of their community, including women. They have modernized their farming and are using technology to progress further.”

The team of the Akhil Bharatiya Adarsh Chaurasia Mahasabha works under philanthropic leaders like Mr. Ramesh Lakhulal Chaurasia. They work on alleviating poverty in rural areas mainly by promoting education for all and providing avenues for better employment. The team also works to promote cottage industries and motivates members of rural communities to start small scale businesses.

Ramesh Chaurasia is an entrepreneur well known for his warm personality and his philanthropic nature.

We talked to Mr. Ramesh Chaurasia regarding one of the biggest threats to global health. He is the national president of the Akhil Bharatiya Adarsh Chaurasia Mahasabha. He also works along with his team to help in the upliftment of underprivileged communities in India. His work in the education, employment and healthcare sector is commendable

The philanthropist talks about the prevalent and growing issue of self-medication in India.

He says, “Self-medication is a huge problem in India. It has already been found in studies that almost 50% people are known to self-medicate for minor health ailments. Painkillers and antibiotics are the most commonly misused types of medicine. It has also been found through surveys that people who self-medicate are almost 5 times more likely to have medicine related problems which can lead to kidney failure or worse.”

The philanthropist adds, “We see that it is common for people in India to pop painkillers without prescription. This situation is even worse in villages where people take medication from quacks and often self-medicate because painkillers like Ibuprofen, Nimesulide, Aspirin, and many more are easily available without prescription. Some medicines are known to reduce blood flow to the kidneys and can cause acute kidney failure. Long term use of these painkillers without a doctor’s advice can cause chronic kidney disease. We should spread awareness about these risks and should ensure that this is discouraged all over the world. Our health is precious and we should not play with it.”

If we take a look at the 17 sustainable development goals of the United Nations, we find that Goal no. 3 is exactly related to this. Goal no 3 is to ensure healthy lives and promote well being for all at all ages.

It is true that society and governments are working on major factors pertaining to malnutrition, environment, disease and lifestyle which are detrimental to health. However, this is not enough because there are several undiscussed yet crucial factors like growing antibiotic resistance which adversely affect billions of lives and even our future generations. Antibiotic resistance today has become a global challenge for billions of people in the world and self-medication along with treatment by non-certified health practitioners.

Mr. Ramesh Chaurasia shares, “Antibiotic resistance is a scary thing if you really dig into the topic. It is something which can affect anyone, anywhere, at any age. The misuse of antibiotics through self-medication is the leading cause behind it. Antibiotics are prescribed to treat bacterial infections. Bacteria often change in response to the use of antibiotics. When this happens, it becomes harder to treat infections because the medicines become less effective due to the changed response of the bacteria. This can lead us to a place where we won’t have any effective medicines to fight infections and common infections will once again become deadly for a large population.”

WHO’s plan to counter anti-microbial resistance

The World Health Organization (WHO) also considers antibiotic resistance to be a critical problem which needs to be tackled all over the world. In May 2015, a global action plan on anti-microbial resistance which includes antibiotic resistance was endorsed at the World Health Assembly.

This action plan has five objectives

To spread awareness about antibiotic resistance

To increase the research and observation

To reduce the frequency of infections

To achieve perfection in the application of anti-microbial medications

To get sustainable investment in fighting antimicrobial resistance

Mr. Ramesh Chaurasia suggests a few things that can be done to fight this growing problem. He suggests, “We should tell everyone we know that using antibiotics without a prescription by a qualified doctor can critically harm us. The most effective tool against any widespread problem is awareness. Today we have social media to spread awareness. Why don’t we use it in a way that benefits all of us? We should always use antibiotics according to the instructions or schedule provided by our doctor. We should never take medication on someone’s advice. We should always ask our doctor about the period for which we should be taking the medicine. If we don’t complete the course of our medication as prescribed by our doctor, the bacteria in our body become resistant to the antibiotics. If we take care of such things and completely stop self-medication, we should be able to counter this problem.”