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Time of India
02-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Chandrapur groom builds farm Road with wedding fund, instead of lavish ceremony
1 2 3 4 Nagpur: At a time when weddings are increasingly associated with lavish venues, designer attire, and extravagant feasts, a young farmer from a remote village in Chandrapur district has quietly rewritten the narrative — replacing pomp with purpose. Srikant Ekude , 29, a postgraduate in agriculture from Susa village in Warora taluka, married Anjali Garmade of Yavatmal district on April 28 in a simple, open-air ceremony grounded in the reformist 'satyashodhak' tradition of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule. And the couple chose to build a much-needed farm access road using their Rs 50,000 wedding fund. For years, Susa's farmers were forced to carry heavy seed bags and harvests across difficult terrain as there was no road to their fields. Even bullock carts could not navigate the slush and swamp during monsoon. "It became impossible to cross the area during rains. We knew the road could change lives," said Srikant. Years ago, Srikant joined hands with 12 other farmers to open a mud road through his own land with a modest contribution of Rs 13,000. But this time, affected farmers were unwilling to contribute. "I took them to the gram panchayat to explore options under govt schemes, but no help was forthcoming," he recalled. Realising the urgency, he and Anjali resolved to divert their wedding funds for hiring a JCB machine and levelling the stretch of land into an all-weather road. "When I made my biodata for marriage, I made it clear that wedding expenses would be minimal. Anjali's family appreciated the idea, and we agreed to do something impactful instead," he said. The couple also requested guests not to bring cash or conventional gifts. Instead, they encouraged well-wishers to bring saplings or books. Over 90 trees, including starfruit, water apple, mulberry, rubber, litchi, moh, bael, and charoli — now flourish on Srikant's farmland. "These trees will grow with our marriage and remind us that personal happiness can go hand in hand with environmental and social responsibility," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Regain confidence with WAYT-less®. This Rapid Dissolve Tablet could support your weight loss. Nu Image Medical Shop Now Undo Srikant's passion for agriculture is matched by his social activism. Rather than seek a govt job, he decided to modernise his ancestral farm with sustainable practices. He started cultivating chillies, an unconventional crop for the region, and founded a spice brand named 'Seetai', in memory of his late grandmother who deeply influenced him. He also founded Bright Edge, an initiative that supports tribal students. Located in Bhisi village of Chimur taluka, the centre houses 55 students preparing for competitive exams. It provides not only free lodging and coaching, but also access to a public library and academic support. Deeply influenced by the Phule-Shahu-Ambedkarite ideology, Srikant hopes to empower rural youth through education and awareness. As the word spread about Srikant and Anjali's unusual wedding, it sparked admiration and introspection. In a world driven by material display, their story is testimony that simple, thoughtful choices can create lasting community impact . "We wanted our marriage to mean something more than a personal celebration. This was an opportunity to serve the community and honour the values of Mahatma Phule," the couple said.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Air Force Museum's MiG-21, Mi-8 helicopter, missiles wow all
Nagpur: The Air Force Museum was opened to the public by the headquarters maintenance command at Vayusena Nagar on Friday. Located at the Dabha gate of the maintenance command, it was inaugurated by the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Air Marshal VK Garg. The museum, which is open to the public for a very nominal charge, features a host of equipment used in the Air Force. It is open every day of the week except Tuesday and other gazetted holidays. With a MiG-21 fighter aircraft, Mi-8 helicopter , and a Pechora missile on display at the entrance, the museum also showcases a variety of equipment, including items of Russian origin and also indigenous components. A section on the history of the maintenance command is also on display at the museum. The maintenance command was formed at Kanpur on Jan 26, 1955, with Air Vice Marshal Harjinder Singh as its first AOC-in-C. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ready to feel better in your body? WAYT-less® is a weight loss tablet that could support your goals. Nu Image Medical Shop Now Undo At that time, the only base repair depot (BRD) existed at Kanpur, along with a repair and manufacturing depot. As Kanpur alone could not absorb the activities, Nagpur was eventually selected as the new site for setting up the command's headquarters, says a note on display at the museum. The maintenance command came up at Nagpur on Aug 15, 1965 after the foundation stone was laid in April 1964. The second AOC-in-C of the maintenance command was Air Vice Marshal OP Mehra, who also founded the setup at Nagpur. He later went on to become the Chief of Air Staff.
