Bharat's Tomorrow, Shaped Today | VRINDA KHANA | TEDxShiva Shiksha Sadan Youth
Bharat’s Tomorrow, Shaped Today is a powerful call to India’s youth — the architects of the nation’s destiny. This talk reminds young minds that the future of Bharat is not written in policies or promises, but in their choices, courage, and conviction today. From the valor of Shri Ram and Rani Lakshmi Bai to the vision of Vivekananda and the innovation of India’s young entrepreneurs, it traces how every generation of youth has redefined the nation’s story. The speaker challenges today’s generation to channel energy from social media to social impact, from imitation to innovation, from self-growth to nation-growth. Blending timeless wisdom with modern action, this talk ignites the belief that every dream pursued with purpose today becomes the foundation of Bharat’s tomorrow. I am an Entrepreneur, Social Worker, Author, Publisher, and Public Policy Expert, currently serving as the Secretary of the Sant Eshwer Foundation. I lead the “Sant Eshwer Samman” initiative, through which over 130 organizations and individuals working at the grassroots level across India have been honoured, and ₹2.5 crore has been distributed to support their initiatives. I am the author of Sewa Parmo Dharma, a book that features 100 inspiring stories of changemakers. Deeply committed to education, I run three schools in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir, providing free education to more than 1,200 children each year. My work focuses on gender equality, women’s empowerment, and disability inclusion through policy consultation and advocacy. My efforts have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including ET Inspiring Women Leader, Dilli Ki Shaan, and Women Face of the Year, among others. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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