FOUNDER OF THE SOCIAL SUBTRACT
The social subtract is an online community that was founded with one purpose: to navigate the complexities of social media and mental health. I founded it on February 24, 2024, with the intention of exploring digital well-being and creating a supportive community online. We upload positive content daily on Instagram and YouTube and publish blogs on similar lines every three days on Medium. We have also worked with leading professionals in the industry, such as Nivideta Das and Aarti Mundae.
Partnering with reCHARKHA
Partnering with reCharkha was an eye-opening endeavour. It allowed me to look deeper into the daily actions of us humans and how the consequences of these actions are often overlooked. I collected many large trash bags filled with different types of plastic and donated them to their facility. Following this, I went to their store in Khar to learn about how they upcycle this plastic to create handbags, purses, wallets, etc., which can be sold for profit. This profit, along with the next batch of plastic, is sent to a village where artisans and skilled women spin the plastic to create these products.
COllaboration with TOYBANK
Partnering with ToyBank made me value what I had. It taught me the quality of being satisfied. Spending over forty hours as part of the team made me realise just how fortunate I am. I had set up almost a dozen donation drives, created countless posters to spread awareness and document progress, and even led an online ‘Play 2 Learn’ session where, through fun activities, I was given the opportunity and platform to teach young, lesser-privileged children some basic English as well as parts of the body. It was truly an unforgettable experience.
member of JAM
I was selected as a member of the JAM [Jamnabai Adolescent Mentorship] program, a small group of just thirteen members who vowed to serve the school from a mental standpoint. Speaking to students one-on-one if they wished to open up about something that was bothering them, sharing anything we observed with our counsellor for advice on how to move ahead, ensuring the smooth flow of events for Grand Cultural and Anand Mela, and even providing suggestions and ideas for the future were the main parts of my duty.
swayam village project
As part of the SWAYAM 2023 project, I, along with several others, took on the challenge of positively impacting a village in Lakhania, Gujarat. I took on several activities, such as tree plantation and maintenance, helping the local doctor at the medical camp, and repainting a fainted village boundary wall. I also led two activities: Lakhania Utsav, the annual village fair, as well as the teaching group where we taught students from pre-primary to grade ten. SWAYAM was a memory I will never forget for a number of reasons, and I am happy to have made an impact on the lives of all those in Lakhania. Seeing the smiles on the children’s faces made all the effort that went into planning, organizing, and implementing worth it. It really did give me the best opportunity to do what I love most.
creating recyclable art
When there is nothing left to do or when the house feels a bit too empty, I pick up a pencil and start sketching my next project. I am not the best artist, but I don’t create to show the world; I create for myself. I usually use canvases, plain sheets, or paper, but one thing that interests me is recyclable art. Cardboard or some old denim, paintbrushes, and dried-up paint are more than enough to keep me busy for the weekend. It gave me a new outlook on what art can be, especially with the latest artistic revolution in modern art. If I have scrap paper on me, I use it to decorate my piece. I have also made three-dimensional pieces that are meant to mock the current human addiction to technology, where I make digital devices that cannot be used, highlighting just how drawn we are to short bursts of dopamine.
