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Power of Principles

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Dr. Vijay Jeswani is an ophthalmologist and director of Hardev Eye Care, Nagpur. He specializes in cornea, cataract, and Lasik surgery. 

Dr. Vijay perceives ophthalmology as a rewarding branch of study. He supported his perception with a very great example. In the case of cataracts, the patient’s vision is blurred, and is not able to see properly. After the operation, he regains his vision. This is the most rewarding satisfaction of ophthalmology, says Dr. Jeswani. 

Dr. Vijay has done a super specialization in the cornea. If a person dies and the relatives are willing to donate the body’s organs, the cornea is collected in the Eye Bank. Dr. Vijay uses such cornea to transplant in the body of a living person, who has no vision. He has experience of about 10 to 11 years. 

When he was a young boy, Dr. Vijay dreamt of becoming a doctor. Now that he has become one, he aims higher. He wants to open eye clinics in rural parts of India, so that no one would be deprived of basic eye check-ups and services. After his fellowship at a multispeciality hospital in Nagpur, he found himself growing and being a capable doctor. He, later on, started treating VIP patients too. In Nagpur, Dr. Vijay was the first ophthalmologist to perform Femto Lasik/ Cataract Surgery.  

Talking about principles, Dr. Vijay said that he believes in honesty. He believes that the patient should be satisfied with him as a doctor, leading to a healthy doctor-patient relationship. Hard work pays in a long run, says Dr. Vijay. He believes that practicing principles in your personal life would automatically reflect in your professional life. 

The legit Talks asked Dr. Vijay about the ongoing malpractices of fraud doctors. Dr. Vijay urged the audience that you as a patient should first know your doctor. Have appropriate information about them before getting treated by them. If you still have doubts, get a second opinion. 

Dr. Vijay said that one should be focused in their profession and keep doing the hard work. One should always benefit the client/ customer/ patient first. They should be the ones who are satisfied with your work. 

The Legit Talks asked Dr. Vijay about how the times have changed for ophthalmology. Dr. Vijay said that in earlier times of 1960, there was only one eye surgery known as MSICS (Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery). After the development of lenses, the removal of cataracts and the insertion of lenses came into practice. With the advancement of times came phacoemulsification, a machine-aided cataract surgery. Talking about Lasik surgery, RK (Radio Keratotomy) Eye Surgery was used in earlier days, which is now banned. Now only LASIK is used to reduce the power. 

The message that Dr. Vijay wants to give the audience is that parents should take care of their child’s eyes. Go for check-ups regularly. He also talked about reducing screen time later in the interview. 

Dr. Vijay appreciates the efforts of The Legit Talks team. He says that one needs motivation in every stage of his life and therefore this platform is for everyone. 

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Patience Is The Key

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Dr. Shreya Kate is a dentist working in Nagpur for three years. She owns her clinic in Nagpur. Dr. Shreya says that it is a huge responsibility to run one’s own clinic and that it may get tiring sometimes. When you are doing something new, it gets stressful. But as you do it, you get the hang of it. 

The Legit Talks asked Dr. Shreya to talk about common myths or misconceptions related to dentistry. One of the most important points that Dr. Shreya talked about was that people lack awareness, even today, in the field of dentistry and oral hygiene. People lack oral hygiene and thus face many issues related to their teeth. Dr. Shreya advises people to give a regular visit to their dentist to avoid any unwanted complications in the future. Another misconception that people have is that getting medicine, especially painkillers, would heal all their dental problems. They ignore the root cause of the problem, thus leading to complications. 

Dr. Shreya talked about how sometimes it gets difficult in the field of dentistry, especially when you run your own clinic. However, it helps when you consult other dentists in the field as well. 

Dr. Shreya runs an Instagram page called “iamdentalcare” that helps people understand the basics of dentistry. She started this page with the aim of marketing for her own clinic, but she got asked about very basic things, including how to brush her teeth properly. She then shifted her aim to helping people and addressing their questions. 

Talking about her journey, Dr. Shreya said that she was initially looking for a job after completing her education. She however thought it was not a right fit for her, which led her to open her own clinic. She initially dreaded that the practice won’t go well, but she kept patience and gave herself some time to succeed. Dr. Shreya makes it a point to celebrate her daily little achievements at her clinic. Her recent favorite procedure and subject is prosthodontics.

Starting your own clinic requires a lot of hassle. Dr. Shreya thanked her parents, who belong to the medical field which proved to be a big help to her. She also thanked her sister who is also a dentist for guiding her. 

The Legit Talks asked Dr. Shreya about the things that she can’t live without. Dr. Shreya prioritizes her work, friends and family, and good food. 

Dr. Shreya appreciates the efforts of The Legit Talks show and wishes them all the best.

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KATHAK Dance Form as a Career

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Mrs. Prerna Sharma is a founder of Natrajan Nrityakala Aashram at Noida. She founded this institution in the year 2015. Mrs. Prerna has studied journalism and mass communication, along with being a graduate in history. In addition, she has completed her MBA in Finance and International Marketing. She holds a postgraduate degree in both Kathak and Tabla. 

Natrajan Nrityakala Aashram has seen more than 300 students learning kathak. Mrs. Prerna says that Kathak is not only a dance form, it is a universe of learning many things. She trains all her students with basics and makes the foundation perfect. Mrs. Prerna observed that there’s a gap between the trainer and the learner in many institutions. She aims at bridging this gap by providing the right education to the learner. The education for Kathak never stops, it is a life-long learning process. Today’s parents need to understand that learning the kathak dance form takes a long time to achieve perfection. 

The Legit Talks asked Mrs. Prerna about her mission and vision for her ashram. Mrs. Prerna said that her mission was to train all those students who want to learn kathak, tabla, or classical singing. She wants them to develop rhythm inside them. She believes in Indian tradition and wants to become a torchbearer of her culture. She wants to depict Indian tradition and stories through her dance form by providing the stage to the upcoming young dancers. 

Mrs. Prerna talked about her Kathak journey. She started learning kathak at the age of 7. She learned from her Guru Rashmi Mishra in Agra. She was presented with an opportunity to perform at the Khajuraho Music Festival at the early age of 12. She couldn’t grab this big opportunity as her parents refrained her from traveling far. She told The Legit Talks that she regrets missing that opportunity all her life. 

The Legit Talks also talked with Mrs. Prerna’s daughter, who started learning Kathak at the of two. She perceives Kathak as devotion. For her, the flute and bol  in kathak are like Krishna’s flute. 

The Legit talks asked Mrs. Prerna about her Gurus throughout her kathak journey. Her very first Guru was Smt. Vijaylakshmi Sharma, mother of Rashmi Mishra. She has guided Mrs. Prerna all her life. She then started learning with Jaykishen Maharaj (Lucknow Gharana), PadmaShri Dr. Puru Dadheech (Jaipur Gharana), and his daughter-in-law Harshita Ma’am (Jaipur Gharana). Dr. Puru Dadheech always taught that as a kathakar, one should dance kathak and not gharanas. Mrs. Prerna says that kathak is the essence of her life. 

Nowadays, people regard any classical thing as boring. To keep alive the excitement of kathak among the new generation of students, Mrs. Prerna tells different perspectives of Kathak. She uses festivals as a means of educating her students through dance. 

Talking about her most memorable performances, her first performance at Taj Mahotsav, Agra is always special to her. She performed Maharas, leading as Radha. Another performance she talked about was again at Taj Mahotsav, Agra. It was choreographed by her Guru Dr. Puru Dadheech.

Mrs. Prerna has scripted and directed the complete Ramayana in the year 2019. The performance consisted of 85 students, who were not fully trained in Kathak. Mrs. Prerna trained them for the performance in just 20 days. In April 2022, they also presented the kathak vachan of Ram Janma (Birth of Shri Ram). 

Kathak is not only a dance form but also an art of storytelling, says Mrs. Prerna. One should dance freely and with happiness while following all the rules of Kathak. 

The message that Mrs. Prerna wants to give to the audience is:  be yourself because that is the only way you can be happy. In addition, follow your tradition and culture. Enjoy music and dance as they are stress busters. 

Mrs. Prerna appreciates the efforts of The Legit Talks. She said that it is a platform where people can express their opinions freely. It helps ordinary people to spread knowledge about their subjects. 

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Be Kind and Spread Positivity

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Gauri Shinde is a professional make-up artist, educator, and embroidery designer having experience of more than 7 years in the industry. She works both at Pune and Nashik. 

Before entering the art industry, Gauri was a girl with no aim in her life. She completed her graduation and master’s and changed her career path toward art. She was a passionate artist since the beginning and realized her career in that field. 

Gauri believes that change is the only constant in life. She has experienced some positive changes in herself as she evolved as a person during the past few years in the industry. 

While in Pune pursuing her master’s, one of her sir recommended her to a professional make-up artist, Mr. Kabir Khan, who is currently working in the Marathi Film Industry. He used to take her to the shoots and teach her professional makeup. Thus began Gauri’s journey of being a professional make-up artist. In the year 2018, Gauri was on the set for a pre-wedding shoot where the photographer gave her a job in Bangalore. That offer proved to be a turning point in her make-up career. Her designing skills are gifted by her mother. Since childhood, Gauri has seen her mother doing arts and crafts and she learned from her mother. 

The Legit Talks asked Gauri to give career advice for people aspiring to be make-up artists. The most important thing she said is to pursue a proper course from a professional. Learn how to present yourself to clients and how to manage them. She also advised stopping judging an artist’s success based on the number of followers they have on their Instagram accounts. And at the last, focus on your practice, it will help you master your skills. Mrs. Gauri also advises taking into account the client’s requirements. 

Gauri told The Legit Talks about her initial struggling days and how she overcame them. She faced lot of opposition for her career choice, but she kept going. She followed her passion and worked with dedication. 

Success is not all about money, says Gauri. It is about satisfaction and happiness. You should also be able to give back to society while succeeding. She defines passion as something that makes you feel not only happy but also energetic. Gauri defines herself as a happy-going girl. She always keeps a positive attitude and stays away from negativity. 

The message that Gauri wants to give to the audience is that learn from mistakes and never give up on yourself. Don’t be dependent on others for anything. Spread positivity everywhere. 

Gauri appreciates the initiative of The Legit Talks that helps people know the unknown. It allows ordinary people to talk about themselves rather than keep their struggles private. 

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Kathak: The Journey Within. How Kathak Made My Life Exceptional

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Hailing from a small town in Bihar, Mr. Ravi Prakash is a Kathak artist and a professional trainer for 10 years. Talking about his education, Ravi has pursued graduation and a masters in Kathak and is currently preparing for Ph.D. He has also pursued masters in Yoga. 

Ravi has been teaching since the 8th standard. He taught the students of the 7th standard. Then when he was in 11th, he was selected as a teacher at Delhi Public School, Bihar. He taught there for two years. After gaining proper education in Kathak, he started teaching Kathak as well. 

People often ask what is Kathak, to which Ravi replies that it is an ancient Indian classical Dance Form. He says that this dance form represents the language, attire, culture, and thoughts of India. There are different perceptions of Kathak, but for Ravi, Kathak is the journey from happiness to peace. Being consistent in such a hard dance form is difficult. Mr. Ravi always keeps in mind the words of his Guru, give your 100 percent in whatever work you do, without expecting any results. These words helped him to be consistent all through his life. 

The Legit Talks asked Mr. Ravi what qualities make a good Kathak dancer. He said that there are both inner and outer qualities that make a good Kathak dancer. The outer qualities include learning and riyaz (practice) and keeping yourself in good health. The inner qualities include the elimination of jealousy, ego, and hatred. Ravi says that the outer qualities would make you a good dancer but combining both outer and inner qualities would make you a great artist. 

Ravi faced a lot of criticism for his career choice, even from his family members. But he continued on his path without looking back. He said that there was a time when he wanted to be famous, but it slid out of him eventually when he began deep learning. People nowadays give variations to the ancient dance form, which he dislikes. Retaining the old culture is what classical dancing is all about. It should not only reflect in your dance, but also in your thoughts and personality. 

Kathak in itself is a ladder to the spiritual journey, Ravi told The Legit Talks. Kathak keeps your body highly active, but to keep flexibility for Kathak, Yoga must be learned. Combining art and yoga helped Ravi to choose between right and wrong. 

He talked about his Gurus. His first guru, Yaaminiji, taught him to earn by himself while still learning kathak. Pt. Rajendra Ganganiji taught him how to be calm in every situation and how to be disciplined.

Ravi prefers a solo performance and his every performance is memorable for him, though his first performance is memorable for him. He says if you put your devotion into it, your every performance would be good. 

The message that Ravi wants to give to the audience is that be honest in your life and with your work. If you did something bad, talk it out with others, that is how honest you should be. Mr. Ravi Prakash thanked The Legit Talks for inviting him on the show. He appreciates the efforts of the team and wishes them great success ahead. 

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The Growing Popularity of Ayurveda

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Dr. Anju Salwatkar is working as an Ayurveda Consultant at Madhuba Clinic in Thane, Mumbai. She also founded her clinic, Jarayu Ayurveda Clinic. 

Ayurveda focuses on treating the disease at the root level rather than at the symptomatic level. It works on three basic things: vaata, pitta, and Kapha. Most diseases nowadays are due to lifestyle disorders. Ayurveda helps cure diseases at the root level. People are not fully aware of how to use ayurvedic medicines, most people take medicines without consultation which leads to unwanted side effects. 

Dr. Anju feels that Ayurvedic graduates should practice Ayurveda after completing their education and not go for allopathy. Ayurveda has a great future and one should be confident after choosing Ayurveda. 

Dr. Anju’s clinic provides the essential services of Panchakarma. It is the detoxification of the body by using the techniques of Vaman, Virechan, Basti, Nasya, and Raktamokshana. This is usually done according to every patient’s history of health. Genetic history or family history is also important when finding the root cause of the problem. 

While working at MAdhavbaugh, Dr. Anju realized that she needs to start her clinic. It’s been only a month since the opening of her clinic therefore her struggle continues for success. Her clinic consists of powdered herbs that she can give to patients. She also has a small library in the clinic with Ayurveda books. Her mentor advised her to keep books in the clinic so that if a problem is not in the routine, she can look up the book for treatment. 

Ayurveda is gaining popularity even in foreign countries, Dr. Anju informed The Legit Talks. She also told that there are treatments in Ayurveda that give instant relief for certain pains too. However, people are not much aware of it. 

The Legit Talks asked Dr. Anju about the basic realities of starting a business. Dr. Anju said that it helps to grow as a person. It teaches you hard work and patience. 

When The Legit Talks asked Dr. Anuja to describe herself in one word, she aptly replied, “Struggling and learning”.

The message that Dr. Anuja wants to give to the people is that choose Ayurveda and believe in it. Ayurveda offers much more than you need. Cleaning your body is important, and Ayurveda helps with that. Nowadays, many brands launched their Ayurvedic products. Dr. Anuja advises choosing carefully as there can be fake products too.

Dr. Anuja appreciates the efforts of The Legit Talks. She praised the hostess for providing a platform for the unknown heroes. 

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Why Self Love is Important?

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Ms. Anchita Rao is a consulting psychologist and practitioner of mental health. She has always had a strong interest in psychology and human nature. She holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in psychology. She focuses mostly on the mental health of women. Anchita has always been interested in human nature, thus she desired to learn more. The public is more cognizant of their physical health than their mental health. She picked this job to enter the industry and increase mental health awareness.

Self-love can be described simply as the affection you feel for oneself. Self-love is the relationship you have with yourself, the respect you have for yourself, the love you show to others, which you also exhibit to yourself, establishing and instilling value in yourself, recognising that you have made a mistake, comprehending why you did so, and forgiving yourself. There can also be a toxic conception of self-love. One should distinguish between self-love and self-centrism or self-obsession. Self-love permits you to love yourself while also respecting and loving others; a self-centred person would never permit this. According to Anchita, narcissistic people acquire such a personality owing to a lack of self-esteem and confidence.

We frequently find ourselves in situations where others give us suggestions on what to do next. In such situations, the desire to listen to our loved ones may arise. However, one should evaluate whether the sensation is beneficial, detrimental, or neutral. Before taking the following step, one should halt if the advice causes harm. Some people do it to preserve their friendship with the person who provided them advise or requested a favour. Then, one must evaluate the nature of one’s relationship with the individual in question. Is there a hole within you that is filled when you fulfil the needs of others, even if it compromises your mental or physical health?

Self-love describes who one is and what one desires for oneself. You establish your own standards of worth, and then you learn to accept nothing less. In this manner, you will also learn how others should treat you and how to recognise exploitation or disrespect. You are considerate of your own requirements. As humans, we frequently make errors, but sometimes we are more critical and judgmental of ourselves. Self-love teaches us to be kinder and more forgiving to ourselves, emphasising that it’s good to make errors as long as we learn from them. Self-love also teaches us how to establish personal boundaries and when to say no.

Self-care is integral to self-love. When you love yourself, you take care of yourself naturally. However, one must also be mindful of the motivation for self-care. People perform things for the pleasure of others in the name of self-care. This may indicate that you are continually seeking external affirmation and never listening to yourself.

The Legit Talks asked how Ms. Anchita practices self-love. The first step is to develop self-awareness. It involves being conscious of one’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Being conscious also involves accepting responsibility for your faults while forgiving yourself for them. Self-love means caring for one’s bodily health, social health, and emotional health. Self-love may appear tough at first, but it must be practiced daily to be achieved.

The lesson that Anchita wishes to convey to the audience is to consider one’s own needs and desires in addition to those of others. Develop a small self-care habit that can lead to self-love.

Anchita like The Legit Talks since it covers a variety of enlightening topics. 

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What You Want, You’ll Get It Consistency and Patience are the Keys

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Mr. Abhishek Khirsagar hails from Nashik. He is a mechanical engineer who worked at Infosys. He is currently pursuing his MBA from IIM Sirmaur. Abhishek has always been curious about machines and automobiles which led him to choose a career in mechanical engineering. Though his current career path is taking a new turn, the roots of mechanical would always stay with him, he added. 

Abhishek talked about how one can change his career path even after being a mechanical engineer. Nowadays, there are varied courses that one can pursue even after completing graduation in any field. Abhishek himself was preparing for Masters in Germany during the last year of his graduation. However, as the pandemic turned around, he had to let go of the opportunity. It worked out great for him as his career path totally changed when he joined Infosys and now that he is doing an MBA. He says that life can give you different turns, and one should be flexible enough to adapt. 

Mechanical is the core branch of engineering; the other branches have stemmed from it. Abhishek says that learning mechanical engineering would give you the ability to learn anything in life. Students nowadays are running towards new branches more and more, however, the world needs more mechanical engineers, says Abhishek. As the industry is progressing day by day, even mechanical engineers learn a few things about IT as it is required. If someone wants to switch from a career in mechanical, he suggests going for IT as it is very easy to learn and adapt. He experienced this during his training days at Infosys, Mysore. 

Every engineer has a great potential to do anything in life and not give up, said Abhishek while talking about the former and later engineers. 

He talked about his MBA journey. He got to learn various new and interesting topics. He feels blessed to be learning with the sharpest minds in the country. Though it is a hectic journey now, the fruit of this hard work would be cherished when all students are successful managers. He also talked about his life journey. He learned that manifest something you really want and you’ll get it. Don’t give up in between till you reach your goal. 

The message that Abhishek wants to give to the people is that be flexible enough in your life to face the challenges one at a time. Learn to adapt to the situations and don’t quit. 

Success for Abhishek is being better than he was before. He does not compete with the world but competes with himself. He believes in keeping short-term goals and achieving them gives him a great deal of satisfaction. 

Abhishek appreciates the efforts of The Legit Talks show team. He says that everyone has a journey and everyone can learn from it. Such platforms inspire people to achieve their goals. 

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Entrepreneurship Teaches you Everything

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Women of today are leading in all fields. The guest Ms. Nilakshi Agrawal is one of the leading entrepreneurs who share insight on how being an entrepreneur teaches you everything. 

Nilakshi established Businesses of Lucknow, followed by Businesses of India. The purpose of these is to discuss entrepreneurs and their journeys. She conducts interviews with entrepreneurs and discusses their businesses, goods, and services on this platform. She received her Mass Communication degree from Symbiosis and then pursued her MBA. She worked as a management trainee at TATA. Since she came from a business background, she wanted to pursue business.

Nilakshi began with Businesses of Lucknow because she was curious about what was happening in Lucknow at that time. There are numerous people accomplishing extraordinary things, but no one knows about them. These kinds of platforms help people show appreciation.

During the initiation phase, an entrepreneur requires a mentor. Nilakshi asserts that one individual cannot serve as a lifelong mentor. You derive inspiration and motivation from daily occurrences. She was given the very crucial piece of advice that, upon waking, she should decide to do two things that make her happy, in addition to her work. However, she said that when someone gives you advise, you should carefully consider if it is beneficial or bad for you. It is possible that the suggestions will occasionally demotivate you. In such circumstances, have faith and trust in yourself. Continue to remind yourself of the larger picture and your objective.

Working in marketing needs a great deal of patience, as there is always someone with a different perspective on the same topic. Therefore, you must exercise self-control with regard to your manner of conduct and manner of communication with others.

The Legit Talks questioned Ms. Nilakshi on how to launch a business. She emphasised the importance of discovering your passion, as this is the task you will do every day. The second stage would be to manage your finances such that you have sufficient funds for one year. This is because the first year of operation is typically unprofitable. Failure teaches individuals what not to do. Sometimes you succeed, sometimes you fail, but you always gain knowledge. You develop and achieve success through time.

Nilakshi urged all women to pursue entrepreneurial initiatives. The pandemic has taught us that it is possible to start a business from home. As online commerce is hassle-free, a growing number of well-established merchants are embracing it.

Nilakshi is working towards her aim of inspiring and connecting more people. Everyone desires to be successful in life. When we observe someone striving toward their objective, we are inspired. Understanding their journey allows us to learn from their mistakes.

There is no universal definition of a successful entrepreneur. For Nilakshi, success is a daily moment of satisfaction.

Her message to the audience is to take the initial step toward any activity in which you believe you can make a difference. Also, interact with others; you can learn a great deal.

Nilakshi praises The Legit Talks’ efforts. She stated that this is the venue where individuals could speak honestly and inspire others.

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Ask Right Questions to Right People

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Aakash Naoghare would move to England to pursue a career in Food and Agriculture Development. He studied engineering at Nagpur. Being from a small town, he had little contact with the outside world. After completing his diploma in Metallurgy, he found employment in Nagpur. After that, he began his career in engineering, and in his third year, he was exposed to Nirman and Beejotsav. Following that, he founded his own clothing firm, Akdee Clothing, which prints various fabrics. Aakash has been employed by Beejotsav for eight years. There have been eight National Seed Festivals held in Nagpur, to which people from all across India are invited.

The majority of city residents who pursue jobs such as rikshaw drivers are farmers or farm labourers who earn a minimum wage from farming. As villagers migrate to larger cities, the agricultural system in rural areas is collapsing. Aakash stated that boosting agriculture and liabilities on a local level in communities is essential for resolving the fundamental causes of other socioeconomic difficulties.

The Legit Talks asked Mr. Aakash how they provide consulting services to urban residents. He says that, I advises the government and NGO on how to generate employment possibilities using the available natural resources in order to provide a means of subsistence for the inhabitants of a specific location.

Aakash noted, in reference to farmer’s policy, that according to his definition, the farmer laws should be inclusive and not exclusive to farmers, Agri input companies, or states. The policy should prioritize the requirements of farmers. The state and federal governments should allocate cash at the proper moment, such as during planting season. The government of Chattisgarh came up with a fantastic concept for the farmers. They purchase the manure from cows, transform it into fertiliser, and pay the farmers in cash. This is advantageous for farmers since they can sell their garbage whenever they are in need of cash.

Additionally, Aakash shed insight into the ongoing conflict between farmers and wild animals. In the Indian state of Maharashtra, animals from adjacent jungles are responsible for the deaths of numerous farmers. He said that when formulating rules for the jungle, the state should also take into account the opinions of nearby farmers.

We posed the question of how to contribute to the growth of farmers and agriculture. Aakash suggests beginning with the correct questions at the right time. The majority of people find surface remedies to the problem, while the underlying reason remains unresolved.

Is the Indian economy mostly based on agriculture?  Around 43 percent of employment in India is in the agricultural sector. The agriculture industry contributes 14-15% of the GDP. It is unfortunate to report that agriculture today contributes little to India’s economy. With a growing population, we should have labor-intensive employment opportunities. Five individuals can be replaced by a machine, but what would those five people do? This increases the unemployment rate, Aakash added. Maslow’s theories should be used when developing answers to challenges. Additionally, one should be aware of what is happening around them and not live in a bubble. Aakash is pursuing advanced education in England to work for the government and improve the lives of farmers.

After working with Beejotsav and speaking with farmers, he realized that agriculture dictates the global economy’s general development and politics. However, nobody desires to work in agriculture due to its complexity. This is why we are still a developing country and not a developed country.

Aakash also discussed the rising rate of farmer suicides in Vidarbha. The state does not provide financial assistance to farmers when they are in need but announces a fixed amount of funds to their families upon their passing. Our lives are dependent on farmers, as our food, which is grown by farmers, keeps us alive. However, nobody considers farmers to be an essential component. No one wants to see the actual problems farmers face. According to Mr. Aakash, standing up for actual issues in the agricultural industry demands a strong spine because it can bite you back. Success for him is creating an impact through his efforts. 

Mr. Aakash illuminated how climate change affects our lives and how plastic is hazardous to the environment. He also responded to related queries during the session.

His brand, Akdee clothing, focuses on eco-friendly garments that include no plastic in any form. This is what he is doing to help make the planet greener.

Aakash’s message to the audience is that if you start asking the right questions to the right people, you will solve half of your problems.

He enjoys The Legit Talks because it focuses on genuine, unedited interviews with actual individuals. The most remarkable aspect of this program is that it is unscripted and authentic.

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