What was a waste land two year back behind our quarters at Kanpur is now a source of fresh vegetables and banana leaves. It is noteworthy to mention about the guy named 'Dhiren' who was chiefly instrumental in giving it a facelift by his sincerity and hard work. Dhiren, who was studying in 12th class wanted some livelihood for him to support his family and gardening proved to be the solution for him. Because of his workmanship and sincere nature, he has been employed by four more houses for developing kitchen gardens and now he earns respectfully to support his studies & family.
Such kind of terrace & kitchen garden not only provides fresh veggies but adds to the positivity and beauty of living space. Attached picture speaks volumes about his work.
India has so much of waste land and innumerable unemployed Dhiren's in search for a meaningful vocation. Can people like us give them the lead and positive directions??
Often, we talk about big things and miss out on small actions at individual or local level. As social activist Howard Zinn once said, “We don't have to engage in grand, heroic actions to participate in the process of change. Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.”
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