The Better India · 270 days ago

How Pragati Chaswal Is Teaching 72,000 Delhi Kids About Nature

In the bustling heart of Delhi, Pragati Chaswal stepped away from the glamour of advertising to cultivate a deeper connection with the Earth, founding the SowGood Foundation. Her initiative has reached over 72,000 students, unraveling the intricate dance of nature and nurturing a bond that modern life often obscures. "It made me see food and the environment completely differently," reflects Lila, a student who learned to perceive food as more than just a commodity. SowGood's holistic curriculum taps into children's innate curiosity and nurtures it through hands-on experiences in farming and sustainability, transcending traditional education paradigms. This movement isn't just about planting seeds in soil; it's about nurturing a future generation to become earth's guardians, instilling values through Vichar, Achar, and Prachar-thought, behavior, and sharing.