Two: Kayakalp, Changing the hues

Part Two: Kayakalp


Puppeteers are an amazing community. They are very welcoming and very humble. They joke with you, try to know more about you. But when it comes to their work, their kala, they are very driven and passionate. They work magic with their strings, their puppets. You don’t just change their lives; they change your lives too.

 “Enactus has changed me a lot. Be it puppetry, my       language or my personality, I can feel the change.  When I first joined Kayakalp, I had only a basic idea  about puppet making and its manipulation. But since  then, I have polished my skills and now I myself can do  a show! Thank you Enactus SRCC for being associated  with us and I hope that we will continue to work  together.”

 – Raju Bhaiya

“It feels amazing to be associated with Enactus. Earlier, we had our art but we did not have any medium to showcase our art. You guys have recognised our talent and have publicised it as well. Thank you.” 

– Ravi Bhaiya

It is just not about the change that has been brought about, but also the change that puppeteers think and feel can be brought about; the very hope for the future.

 “Being associated with Enactus is changing our thinking,  our work-style for the better. If this continues, we shall       surely become something. Even if not very huge, we will still  be someone worth mentioning.”

– Deepak Bhaiya

 

“You guys have trained us a lot; our workshops have been very good. We have now worked even with Puran sir. Now I have the confidence that I can design my own production. This is something unique; I did not have this kind of confidence before. I look forward to the change.”

– Sarju Bhaiya

Now as things wrap up with the Amar Singh Rathore show and Puran Bhatt productions, puppeteers have all learnt something that is invaluable. They all look forward to new shows, new productions and new horizons. As Puran sir puts forward in his own words:-

“The initiative that you have taken is commendable. It is beneficial both ways, for you and of course for the puppeteers. This is a huge opportunity for them to learn. You can also look into diversifying and reviving other art forms as well, Kathputli colony is full of them. You can combine them together, and all the artists will learn something. I wish you all the best.”

– Puran Bhatt

We all look forward towards having years of successful relations ahead and reaching new heights in this project!

Next week we bring you the last part of the series, Azmat and the change. Keep watching this space for more!

Enactus SRCC: Taking Action, Changing Lives. 

Some changes are transient, some a bit more permanent. But there are some rare changes which are imprinting, for they change lives.  Here at Enactus SRCC, we try to bring about one of those. 

In this three part series, we bring to you the stories of such change. Stories of people, including ourselves, of how they’ve witnessed this change and have been a part. More importantly, how they’ve played their part.  

Part One: The Team 

“Enactus has changed me in beautiful ways, many that I probably don’t even realize. I’ve witnessed the sinister reality, where some are living in the absence of most basic of amenities while some have all one could wish for. As a gleam of hope, there are some who are willing to give away. My journey with Enactus has truly been the most enriching experience of my life.” -Shruti Paul, Advisory Board Member  

 “Enactus is much more than team  meetings, field visits or brain-storming  sessions, it is a journey where we  witness ourselves grow, imbibe and  give-back. Here we learn to have a  “head for the business and a heart for  the world.”  

- Nehal Garg, Advisory Board Member 

When you first enter the team as a first year member, you don’t know much about 

Enactus. You see those few black shirts with the yellow logo. You only know that it is one of the most respected societies of college. Soon you learn the reason behind this awe, and why it is not just a society but something far more.  

“Enactus has changed my perspective; it has empowered me so that I too, can impact lives. This optimism is a unique one. Indeed, each step makes a difference.” 

– Kanupriya Puri, Team Member 

 “We live with the hope that one day,  everything will be okay. I finally get a  chance to make it okay for someone.” 

 – Medha Gupta, Team Member 

“Enactus has made me look beyond the horizons, to hear the silent, and do what need to be done.”

- Pooja Aggarwal, Team Member 

From there you embark upon a journey, a journey like no other. It changes you and your perspective of the world.  As the year ends, you realize that you’ve had experiences that will remain unparalleled for a lifetime.  

 “Over the last one year, I’ve learnt so  much. I’ve made  great friends and I’ve  met the most amazing communities.  And the fact that, in my capacity as a  full time student, I’ve  contributed towards improving the  lives of people makes it  all more the  worthwhile.” 

–Anmol Kaur Grewal, President 

“When I started with Enactus, I thought of it as a platform to do my bit for the world. But now, after a year, I’ve realized that it is much more than that. I relate my journey to the things that I’ve learnt and the family I’ve gained along the way. I’d describe my experience through the extreme emotions that I’ve felt, the inside jokes that we’ve cracked and the memories that will stay with forever.” 

– Ojas, Director: Community, Project Azmat

 “I now realize that there is much more  to Enactus than the idea of  social  entrepreneurship. You make a  difference not only to a specific  community but also to yourself. You  learn a lot in  every aspect, develop your  skills, make friends, along with making  a  difference in the world.”

-Samin Bhargava, Co-President 

And as you proceed into your third year, you know that you’re richer. You’re richer in knowledge, experience and skills. Being a part of Enactus makes you realize your true potential for creating change and imbibing it.  

“Besides the satisfaction of serving people around me, I’ve gained professional skills; soft skills that really mark an edge on me!” 

– Sambhav Raj, Advisory Board Member 

 “In Enactus, the head and heart works  together for empowering those in need  and attaining a sense of purpose in  one’s own life too. The experience has  been loads of learning, fun and most of  all, the satisfaction of creating an  impact which is both tangible and  intangible.” 

–Priyanka Ravishankar, Advisory Board Member 

“Enactus made me put a smile on faces that needed it more than the most, I can’t ask for more!” 

– D.C. Tarun, Advisory Board Member 

We, here at Enactus SRCC, believe that this is a journey which never ends! 

 “When Enactus was SIFE, we used to  say SIFE for life. The name may’ve  changed, but the feeling remains and  will remain the same.” 

 –Arjun Sahai, Advisory Board Member 

 Next week we’ll bring you another story, a story of people whose lives we strive to change. Keep watching this space for more!