Category: JSW Foundation Fellowship

“The road is longWith many a winding turnThat leads us to who knows where, who knows whereBut I’m strong” – The Hollies The lyrics above are from the song “He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother” by The Hollies. Although the song takes on a different meaning, the intro of this song stuck with me. I […]

Embarking on a 2-year fellowship, life unfurled like a roller coaster, weaving tales of rural adventures and an unexpected odyssey of self-discovery. Those initial 6 months? Pure joy, as I embraced the quirks that set me apart from the norm. Enter a Karnataka village, adding a dash of comedy to the script. Mornings became a […]

Mr. Vasant Bharsat is a resident of village Wadoli in taluka Jawhar, Palghar. He belongs to a tribal community and resides in the village with his family, including two children (One Boy and One Girl) and a wife. Before 2020 his family’s economic condition was deplorable. Due to a lack of productivity and a lack […]

In shadows cast by doubting minds,Where whispers echo, unkind,There blooms a strength, a flame divine,In the hearts of women, bright with shine. Through trials faced and battles won,Their spirits rise like the morning sun,With courage fierce and voices loud,They break through barriers, unbowed. In every stride, a tale untold,In every word, a truth unfolds,They shape […]

Mountain of Jamsar Village, Jawhar The very first thought that comes to our mind about mountains is- tall, rigid, gigantic natural structures with vegetation and wildlife. The beauty of nature remains incomplete if its fauna, and flora, vanish. My journey of the fellowship starts with understanding the concept of community first, then its needs, and […]

Ratnagiri is one of the heartland of alphonso mango, king of fruits with dense plantation of betel nuts, alphonso mangoes, and much more. During a minimal short season of 3 to 4 months, the alphonso a.k.a aapoos becomes and national obsession. If it is mango, then it should be alphonso mango- with its heavenly taste, it is the […]