
Holding to my surreal heart filled with astonishment of marking the most important milestone of moving to Rajahmundry from Hyderabad and many other places that directed me to land here so that I can unfold the actions of my dream. After all the introspection for years of measuring the impact of my work, I finally started to feel uncertain about where I want to be. Who I am ? Where do I belong ? Begins with a strong inclination to smaller towns with green shields of fertile farms and the dedicated smiling lives behind it. I often felt the need to look for more than the beauty ridden cultural Rajahmundry.
My journey has begun as a women right’s influencer and alongside the events came a deep realisation that held the secret of my inner joy. Migrating back to the roots where I was born was an opportunity for me to connect with the women farmers, florists, artisans, teachers, technicians and many more from the rural front of our country. Visiting Rajahmundry a couple of times in the last few years cultivated more meaning and direction to my dream of economic empowerment through equality.
Being born in Andhra Pradesh engages me personally with the people as it seems more like listening to my uncle , grandmother or a family member. As my father was transferred to north India as a part of his job, Andhra Pradesh remained my summer holiday home ; a place that indulged a million memories and people who hosted with a giant welcoming heart.
Urbanisation is not the solution for a country where the major share of population lives in the rural places. Development of smaller towns demands retainment of talent which needs infrastructure, investment and leadership development. Using concepts like design thinking I want to redefine the problems , create communities that promote sustainability, provide recognition to high performing women at the bottom of the pyramid, conduct events to preserve culture and provide a platform to local artisans through story writing and consulting projects under ImpactScientist.
With a mission on hand , a place definitively mine, force of people surrounding my belief and tucked in the rivers of serenity. Rajahmundry and I have chosen each other for amplifying the potential behind unlocking women to equal resources and participation.
Written by Sahithi Divi ( source : http://www.impactscientist.com)