Nupur Takes Up Social Entrepreneurship For A Sustainable Society
#VoicesOfCommunity brings you the voices that matter and we at SHEROES believe that each and every voice does matter. Nupur Aggarwal, Founder at Evolve Foundation, is working towards uplifting the poor, rural India. Evolve is an ecosystem that provides socio economic benefit to rural india and uplifts environmental and cultural awareness in urban india via various handmade organic products.
“The purpose of my life is to empower people and every time I do that, it gives me a kick to further empower more people. The effects and outcomes of my efforts inspires me to keep going. My childhood ambition was to lead the world towards peace, joy and humanity. Being from one of the finest boarding schools in India, I have learnt a lot about life and independence ever since childhood. My school Hope Town, has added persona to my personality. After that, I went to Lancaster University for BSc. Hons in Business Studies. While being in England, I had done more than 15 part time jobs in 3 years, this experience helped me to explore myself and gave me the courage to go out there and stand on my own feet. After Graduating, I worked as a COO at Hi-Jinks, an indoor gaming centre, for a year. But, this did not give me satisfaction and forced me to re-think regarding the purpose of my life. It took me 6 months to figure that out. Empowering People turned out to be my sole purpose. Thus, my journey as a Social Entrepreneur began.”
“We are trying to address various issues plaguing our society, such as; the problem of poverty, hunger, sanitation, quality education, gender equality, decent work and Economic Growth, Sustainable Villages, & Responsible Consumption and Production.We are adopting villages to meet the sustainable development goals. Through Evolve we are trying to provide Socio-Economic benefit to people living in rural India and spread awareness about environment and culture among people living in urban India via products and services. We are upskilling rural people and upgrading them with financial inclusion. ALong with that we are also spreading awareness about eco-friendly, organic and culturally strong products and services. Products like plantable pencil, books & calendars, services like Rural Travel & Farmers Market.I envision to achieve the sustainable development goals in 200 villages of India. Also promote the concept of Happy Humanism, eco-friendly and sustainable development among 50 lac urban people.”
“People around me were a little skeptical of my decision to take up a tall order like social entrepreneurship. And, India being India, the culture is a little orthodox for young women, although I faced quite a bit of criticism but was successful in sailing through. I feel, challenges come and go everyday, and the only way to deal with them is a positive attitude and a strong will to keep swimming regardless of any hindrances. Women play an equal part in the economic growth of our country. Women professionals have endless opportunities in the business world, until the society does not clip their wings.”
