Community Building

A large part of my personality has been shaped by my innumerable travels, which began very early in my life. India is a very diverse in terms of language, religion, attire, cuisine and dress. Having lived and studied in many different towns and cities of India, I adapt well to new surroundings and people.
I am curious to learn about new places, associated culture and history and the evolution of their society. I have picked up different languages like Marathi, Punjabi, and Sanskrit and I am currently learning Spanish and Arabic.
As I grew up, my travel horizons also widened and led me across more than 25 countries, discovering newer perspectives and increasing my understanding of human behaviour. One thing I learnt is that people everywhere share the same aspirations - to be happy, safe and healthy, to preserve their self-esteem and freedom and to feel empowered.
I have tried to contribute to this in my own small way by volunteering with Umang, a school for underprivileged children and where I taught 8-12 year olds basic Mathematics and English besides writing the class 10th Board Examinations for poor blind students. A rural sensitization trip to a village in Uttarakhand helped me understand rural life and gave me a rare chance to live and work with a local family.
Currently, a Global Shaper at the World Economic Forum, I focus on eduction and digital up-skilling for the underprivileged. This allows me to collaborate and work with local civic authorities, governments, NGOs and corporates.