Alumnus Abhishek Seth- bringing Swadeshi movement back

Globalization is a significant phenomenon in competitive modern world that integrate and mobilize cultural values of people at a global level. Rapid technical progress and rise of social media is unifying countries, cultures and economy. This global merger in turn has major impact on cultural, social, monetary, political, and communal life of countries ushering in unprecedented changes in all spheres.

Though globalization has its own advantages, there are several negative effects as well. In India we are slowly moving towards a more westernized culture and gradually moving away from our Indian roots, thus it is high time we spend more time relearning our country’s rich heritage.

Abhishek Seth, alumnus of Saraswati Vidya Mandir Inter College, Jhansi Road, and Jugal Devi Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Kanpur, UP is a passionate supporter of everything Indian or 'Swadeshi'. He believes that our vast historical and cultural heritage is a treasure trove of knowledge. In his bid to bring Indians closer to their roots, the M.Tech pass out from Malaviya National Institute of Technology, joined as a volunteer at Rajiv Dixit Sangh.

The organisation aims to bring ‘Swadeshi’ movement back in India and promote Indianness. Under Rajiv Dixit Sangh, Abhishek has been involved with several projects,where he along with other volunteers are responsible to spread awareness regarding the importance of ‘Swadeshi’ movement specifically in the fields of Health, Education, Agriculture and Economy.

The team organize campaigns promoting use of Ayurveda and Naturopathy, instead of relying heavily on Allopathy medicines as Ayurvedic medicines are more gentler on the human body. A lot of stress is also given towards maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle, similar to our forefathers. The volunteers encourage people to eat natural organic food and beverages instead of unhealthy fast food and drinks.

Patronizing local art and handicrafts, using goods produced by Indian companies, stress on learning Indian languages are all part of their awareness campaigns. Once every year a ‘Bhartiya Sanskriti’ camp is organised to promote Indian culture and heritage which is attended by people from all walks of life. 

Apart from awareness campaigns the volunteers work with local farmers, training them in organic farming and use of natural fertilizers. This increases the nutritional value of the produce, reduces harmful chemical contamination of food and helps to maintain nutritional balance of the soil. The organisation also support the farmers to sell their organic produce directly to the consumers, resulting in more financial profit for the farmers and fresher food for consumers.

This year Abhishek along with fellow volunteers have started a campaign in Faridabad, called “Main aur Mera Shahar Abhiyan” which promotes the concept of smart cities and smart citizenship.

One of the most important important concepts, taught in every Vidya Bharati school is the concept of nationalism and love for one’s country, which reflects in Abhishek’s inspiring work. 
 

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