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Time of India
9 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Odia woman's efforts to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene in rural areas lauded at Bengaluru event
1 2 3 4 Bhubaneswar: The inspiring works of Barsha Rani Maharana from Odisha and Dwishojoyee Banerjee from Bihar were prominently featured at an event titled 'Shaping the Future with India's Youth,' co-hosted by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies and UNICEF YuWaah in Bengaluru on Thursday. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including civil society organisations, climate sector experts, and youth leaders, all united in their commitment to advancing climate solutions and civic action. It showcased the stories of young climate leaders and volunteers from across India, highlighting their significant contributions to local communities. Barsha (25), a dedicated volunteer and youth leader from Berhampur in Odisha, was lauded for her commitment to community development, women's empowerment and education. Her initiatives, such as free pad distribution campaigns and raising awareness on menstrual hygiene in rural areas, made a significant impact. Similarly, Dwishojoyee Banerjee (19), a young climate advocate and social entrepreneur from Patna, was recognised for her innovative efforts through the soft movement. Her paper bag project mobilised over 15,000 volunteers across 51 cities in India, replacing more than 2,00,000 single-use plastic bags. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Discover how Cristina Mittermeier's photography inspires action to protect our oceans. Rolex Read Now Undo Speaking at the event, Uma Mahadevan, additional chief secretary of Karnataka, emphasised the power of individual action in driving lasting change. "When every citizen has skin in the game; engaged, invested, and involved, we witness powerful transformation. It becomes a collective force that reshapes communities and redefines what's possible," Mahadevan said. Rohini Nilekani, chairperson of Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, praised the Green Guardians programme, stating, "This will inspire many more young people to become a force for positive change. Young people today face so many unprecedented challenges, climate change being a major concern. It is important that they are empowered with the skills needed for active citizenship." The event underscored the significant role of youth-led climate actions, which account for 20.6 million of the 50 million pro-planet actions reported on the national Meri LiFE portal. This initiative, developed in partnership with the ministry of environment, forest and climate change, documents and encourages sustainable lifestyle actions across India under the Mission LiFE.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
India's GDP could rise by 1.5% if more older adults rejoin workforce: Report
Bengaluru: Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies has released a report titled 'Longevity: A New Way of Understanding Ageing', aimed at reframing how aging is understood and addressed in India. This report is in collaboration with Dalberg Advisors and Ashoka Changemakers. Drawing on insights from over a dozen expert organisations such as Carers Worldwide, WisdomCircle, Vayah Vikas, Silver Talkies, and others, the report explores aging through a comprehensive lens, focusing on four key dimensions based on the needs of older adults: economic security, health and well-being, social connectedness, and freedom to participate. Backed by expert interviews and secondary data, the report highlights the overlooked economic and social contributions of India's older population. According to the report, in 2023–24, older adults contributed approximately USD 68 million in labor income, or 3 per cent of India's GDP. They also provided around 14 billion hours in unpaid family caregiving and 2.6 billion hours in community activities. The report estimates a potential 1.5 per cent GDP boost if more older adults rejoin the workforce. It calls for action in three key areas: raising public awareness of aging as a shared societal issue, supporting innovations to improve quality of life for older adults, and addressing systemic data and coordination gaps in the longevity ecosystem.
