Thread by @Pawan_singh2001

Nadi Veeras: When Ordinary Youth Rise to Become an Extraordinary Force
In September of 2017, Sadhguru set off on a historic mission. The month-long Rally for Rivers kicked off from Coimbatore and ended in Delhi, with Sadhguru personally
#CauveryCalling #RiverRevitalization

driving across 16 states, with major events in 23 cities. It was a campaign to garner people’s support for an urgent government policy to revitalize India’s dying rivers. It was hugely successful as 162 million people from all walks of life
#CauveryCalling #RiverRevitalization

– including chief ministers of states (regardless of political affiliation), media and celebrities voiced their support.
Representing various backgrounds, India’s diversity can be seen in the passionate first batch of Nadi Veeras,
#CauveryCalling #RiverRevitalization

aged mostly 20-35, from 17 states as well as a few from abroad. 
Although they’re a highly qualified bunch of youth, including lawyers, doctors, IT professionals, engineers, artists, and students, their highest qualification is just this:
#CauveryCalling #RiverRevitalization

their willingness to do what is needed, and their ability to think beyond themselves. 
In preparation to be the driving forces of the movement, the first 100 stepped into an intensive strengthening and technical training program at the Isha
#CauveryCalling #RiverRevitalization

Yoga Center. They went in not knowing what to expect but came out not only empowered with the skills they needed to be successful in the grand effort of reviving rivers, but also with invaluable tools to help them realize their fullest
#CauveryCalling #RiverRevitalization

potential. 
Their technical trainings, under the guidance of 15 experts, scientists and developmental specialists from across the country, equipped them with methods and skills related to horticulture, climate resilient agriculture
#CauveryCalling #RiverRevitalization

practices, forestry, community micro-irrigation, community forest rights, soil and water conservation, remote sensing and animal husbandry. All had the unique opportunity to be part of creating a strong organizational foundation with a long
#CauveryCalling #RiverRevitalization

term focus. Recently, they have been divided into different teams – on ground teams that will work in various states, as well as teams that will focus on technical and administrative areas – and have built a dynamic organism that is ready
#CauveryCalling #RiverRevitalization

to save our rivers.

@DeeptiSahni4
@saurabh_sr92 @BrittyBabyV @Abhithebhartiya @Arvind_ch06 @Sangeet16793769 @Geethaav1

This is Thread
Scroll up or see above for full story of
"Nadi Veeras"

#CauveryCalling #RiverRevitalization