Inspirational story of alumni Priyanka Jain, founder of Darpan Roti Bank

In a time when the majority of the youths are still struggling to find a purpose in life and make a mark of themselves, few through their hard work and noble thoughts become an inspirational figure themselves. One such young woman and Vidya Bharati alumni is Priyanka Jain, who single handedly founded the NGO ‘Darpan Roti Bank’ in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh to feed thousands of people in need. In a recent interview with Vidya Bharati Purv Chatra Parishad, Portal team, Priyanka, shared her story.

Priyanka Jain is an alumni of Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Udna Tehsil-Patan Jabalpur and then studied under several educational institutions to complete her schooling. She did her graduation and post graduation in B.Com and M.Com respectively.

After completion of her education, Priyanka founded the ‘Darpan Roti Bank’ in the year 2017 in order to feed hundreds of underprivileged and street dwellers. In a short span of a few years, Priyanka’s hard work and zeal for social work has helped it to set up many new branches, across the city with volunteers pitching in to help her in her noble work.

Under this organisation, volunteers collect fresh home cooked rotis , which are then packed with other food and distributed across the city to people in need. The organisation, although started with the aim of providing food, has not limited its scope to only one kind of activity. It also works towards educating children belonging to families from slums and street dwellers.

Children from such families are often forced to beg in the streets and are occupied in physical labour. In order to save them from such a life , the organisation helps them to be occupied in creative pursuits like diya making during festival season or making safe colours during holi  which generates revenue for their families. The volunteers also take steps to educate them, so that when they grow up, they can find more gainful employment.

Apart from this, frequent blood donation camps are also organised by Priyanka’s organisation.During the recent Covid work the members had actively worked to supply masks, clothes, food and baby milk to those in need. They have also volunteered in hospitals and vaccination centers to lend a helping hand to health workers. Street plays and videos  were also made to generate public awareness regarding the pandemic.

The single minded dedication of Priyanka to work for the betterment of the society has earned her several awards and accolades. 

When asked about her inspiration behind her work, Priyanka stated that Social media and the childhood lessons learnt at school have motivated to work in this sector. She feels immensely satisfied when through her work she brings positive changes in the lives of others.

While speaking about her experience under Vidya Bharati, Priyanka stated that the ‘Sanskars’ and moral lessons that she had received from her teachers have guided her actions throughout her life and for which she is extremely grateful. She also urged all Vidya Bharati students to always keep their aim high in life and have faith in their own abilities.

Vidya Bharati Purv Chatra Parishad thanks Priyanka Jain for sharing her inspirational story with the community and wishes her all the best for  her future endeavours. 

To know more about her organization, you can visit : दर्पण रोटी बैंक – सबको शिक्षा – सबको भोजन (darpanrotibank.org.in)  Or Whatsapp her on : 7869728321

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