CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY
Manish’s long stint in the USA and in different countries, gave him ample opportunity to study their model of social and economic development and see how the good points
of each can be replicated in India, especially in a state like Bihar, which needs quantum leap in many social and economic parameters.
Manish realised that what is needed in Bihar is a disruptive innovation that converts potential into performance and catalyses individuals and society to work toward a better future.
After his return to his home country, he has been continuously striving to create a positive eco-system for people in India, especially in Bihar. He has been instrumental in envisioning & played a key role in setting up organizations like Shyama Foundation, India Positive , Bihar Positive & Narbada Babu Memorial Cricket league (NBMCL-T20) which harness the energy of youth and communities and have a force multiplier impact in their
development.
FREE HEALTH CENTER 100000+ PEOPLE BENEFITED
AT CHAPRA, SIWAN & PATNA
FREE ANNUAL EYE CAMPS 20000+ PEOPLE BENEFITED
SINCE 2012
Shyama Foundation, a not-for-profit organization and community health provider, has three health centres at Siwan, Chapra and Patna which are running successfully since 2011. It provides free healthcare services to the needy and has till now helped 1 lakh+ needy people in the region. For the last 8 years, massive yearly Eye camps have been held at Siwan which has helped 20K+ people save their vision. In these camps, Eye check-ups, Free glasses distribution and Cataract operation at Patna is undertaken. All these services are Free of cost for people, which otherwise would cost Thousands of Rupees for the patients. Shyama Foundation runs without any government funding, with help of selfless generous people. These events add a lot of value to the people in the
region and help preserve the gift of Sight for thousands of people.
In 2017 , a young boy Ranjeet Kumar, aged 10, came to eye camp who was suffering from bilateral conjunctivitis and needed corrective surgery urgently to save his eyesight. His parents could not afford surgery due to high cost and his future was in jeopardy. SF spent considerable amount to get his surgery done immediately and the boy is now leading a normal life and has ambitions to become a police officer. Such life changing cases are a source of inspiration for the Organization to continue the great work.
CASHLESS INDIA MOVEMENT COMPLETED IN 3 VILLAGES
COVID-19 RELIEF FOR MIGRANT WORKERS ACROSS 10 STATES
India Positive is inspired by the life and teachings of the First President of India – Dr Rajendra Prasad. Dr Rajendra Prasad was a true patriot and a firm believer in the ethos of democracy and equality. He was an embodiment of Gandhian principles. His philosophy of simple living and high thinking endeared him to fellow Indians and made him a leader of the masses.
India Positive, based out of Delhi, believes and dreams of a “New India”. It focusses on major initiatives of national importance like Letter Campaign to all MPs for Awareness on smooth working of Parliament, Campaign for passage of GST Bill by Parliament, Cashless Drive at Villages and many more. During the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, India Positive through its volunteers played a significant role to provide succour by way of dry ration to thousands of migrant families living in different states Delhi – NCR, Maharashtra, Punjab and other states. Its diverse base of thousands of volunteers and members extends throughout the country and other nations.
COVID-19 RELIEF WORK
6000+ FOOD GRAINS 7500+ COOKED MEALS
250+ AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Bihar Positive, based out of Patna, believes and dreams of a “New Bihar”. The “New Bihar” would be a “perfectly equitable society”, serving as a role model to other states of just not India. It has thousands of members not only living in different districts of our state but also Bihari diaspora spread over the country and globe. All are connected emotionally to their motherland for a worthy cause.
Bihar Positive’s response to COVID-19 has been overwhelming with its selfless volunteers working providing relief in districts like Patna, Siwan, Gopalgunj and Chapra. Cooked food and dry ration along with protective kit like mask and sanitiser has been distributed to thousands of families. Bihar Positive has been at the forefront of positive and meaningful work inspiring youth to take up bigger and selfless causes.
Narmada Babu Memorial Cricket League – T20
ENGAGEMENT 2.5 LAKH+ RURAL YOUTH
TEAMS FROM 3 STATES AND 15 RURAL DISTRICT
Manish believes in that many life lessons including teamwork, mutual respect and leadership could be learnt while playing sports. With an aim to inculcate leadership and sense of responsibility amongst rural youth, promote spirit of competitiveness and encourage sports, Manish started Narmada Babu Memorial Cricket League – T20, a state level tournament, was started in 2013 in Siwan district. The tournaments are all organised by local youth who are doing an impressive job for the past 7 years. Every match with a viewership of more than 4000 people and engagement of more than 2.5 lakh+ rural youth with the tournament till now. It has become one of the most sought after rural cricket league in the area.
मैं सच्ची प्रगति उसे मानता हूँ, जिसमे मानव जाति का कल्याण हो।
डॉ राजेंद्र प्रसाद
आत्मनिर्भर (Self-reliance)
Project BIGGR
Bihar Income Generation at Grass Root
Recently, our PM, Shri Narendra Modi came up with a slogan of Atmanirbharta or Self-reliance, which is aimed at making India capable of producing goods and services that we are today importing from other countries. If implemented and executed well, this can really change India’s fortune and accelerate its growth into an economic Super Power.
Manish bigger vision and passion is to create opportunities at the door step of Bihari , whether he lives in rural village or urban town of Bihar. Recent COVID-19 pandemic and migrant labour crisis has reinforced the need to build a society which is “Atma Nirbhar”.
Understanding the problem to be complex which will need a holistic solution, project BIGGR (Bihar Income Generation at Grass root ) was conceptualised in 2018. The concept is to build a trustworthy eco system connecting bright youth, opportunity providers, mentors and partners to drive innovation at the ground. This will be driven by latest technology of IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Block chain and other advanced analytical tools. On 3rd Dec 2017, during celebration of 133rd anniversary of Dr Rajendra Prasad at SK Memorial Hall, Patna, Bihar Positive had declared a vision for Bihar to be “A Trillion Dollar economy by 2040”. This might be stretched goal, but in trying to achieve, it will potentially unite Bihari’s like never before and open endless opportunities for youth of state.
