Four students, four friends, one NGO and power of 1 rupee per day

Shikhar Maywad is an alumnus of S.S.V.M Betul, MP. In 2016 after he passed his 10th examination, he and three of his closest friends went on different paths chasing their individual goals, but apart from their friendship, one more thing kept them close and that was their common aim of giving back to the society. 

In the year 2017 Shikhar, along with his friends came up with a very unique idea through which students like themselves can contribute towards various social causes They founded an NGO named ‘Srijan Ek Soch’ and got it formally registered on 2nd October 2019. Through this NGO they raised awareness among the students of nearby schools and colleges on the importance of social service and urged them to donate 1 rupee each day towards the social welfare. The movement gained momentum and soon they were able to collect a considerable amount  each month. The also started collecting funds during special events and festivals. The number of members in the group also grew from four to forty within a very short period of time. 

The group utilizes  the donated amount in several different kinds of  social work like providing assistance to old age homes, orphanages, helping children with education, distributing winter clothes among the needy etc. The members also collect old books from various places around the city, recondition them if necessary and provide them to students in need.  

The members make it a point to help at least 1 person each day which has enabled them to help more than 900 beneficiaries over the last 3 years. 

According to Shikhar, the main aim of starting the organisation was to show people that one can help others, no matter their social or financial status at any stage of life. If a group of students can help to make positive changes in the society with their limited resources, anyone can do the same. One has to only possess positive intention along with strong will power. He further elaborates that being involved with organisations such as ‘Srijan Ek Soch’, helps children to develop a sense of social responsibility from an early age. 

Shikhar and core group members of Rishabh Jitpure, Paras Jitpure, Adlk Aditya Surrey, Vivek Solanki and Rameshwar Lokhande feel proud they have been able to achieve so much within such a short frame of time and hopes they can connect with more students in the future as well.

The story of Shikhar and his fellow members is truly unique and empowering. 

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