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Swasth Bharat in Viksit Bharat: Reimagining Health, Well-being, and Civil Society’s Role

  A Thought-Provoking Dialogue at India International Centre A joint consultation organized by AIM and SDS at the India International Centre, New Delhi , set the stage for an engaging discussion on Swasth Bharat in Viksit Bharat . Among the esteemed panelists was Mr. Suneel Vatsyayan , a life coach and trained social worker, who introduced a thought-provoking Chinese proverb: "You pay the person (therapist or interventionalist) when you are healthy, but the person should pay you when you are not well." This proverb underscores the preventive approach to health , a concept that feels increasingly distant in India’s healthcare system. As non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to rise, Mr. Vatsyayan emphasized that they are not just medical issues but social conditions . In Delhi, prevention feels like a luxury , while treatment often resembles disaster management —where survival follows the familiar cycle of rescue, restore, relief, and rehabilitation . Health as a So...

Eroding Family Values: A Nation at the Crossroads – The Need for a Social Work Council in Viksit Bharat

As Viksit Bharat takes shape, the Supreme Court’s concerns over the rise of one person, one family highlight a deepening crisis in our social fabric. The erosion of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam calls for urgent action. A Social Work Council is the need of the hour—to empower trained professionals in strengthening family bonds and addressing youth well-being The recent concerns expressed by the Supreme Court about the erosion of family values and the increasing trend of "one person, one family" have sparked an important conversation about the state of social cohesion in India. As our country moves towards the vision of Viksit Bharat , it becomes imperative to uphold the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam —the belief that the world is one family. This evolving societal structure necessitates the urgent need for a structured and competent social work council to address the real-life issues faced by young individuals and families today. The Need for a Social Work Council The establishme...

Sumiti's Journey as a Nada Intern: Learning & Growth with Vidya Lead Academy

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