Dr Geetanjali: I am an academician, researcher, columnist, and philanthropist with over a decade of experience in research and academics. While I had the opportunity to work with a multitude of prestigious institutes like the Centre for Policy Research, I decided to give up on a well-established career and start afresh by establishing my NGO, Wishes and Blessings in 2014. I did so in order to fulfil a childhood dream of that of serving the underprivileged.

Interviewer: Why you started the foundation?

Dr Geetanjali: Although, my story of charity and social work officially started when I established my NGO, the roots of selfless care were imbibed in me and my family throughout my childhood. I would often visit a school for the visually impaired with my grandfather to celebrate my birthdays and other special occasions with them. On one such occasion, a little girl tugged her arm and asked, “When is my birthday?”. These soft, subtle, yet intriguing words seeped down into my soul and made a permanent impression on my curious mind. That abrupt question soon turned into the mission of my life and I decided to serve the underprivileged and people in need.

Interviewer: What are the challenges that you faced?

Dr Geetanjali: Naturally, leaving a well-established career in academics and research that sprang over a decade and transitioning into a whole new dimension was not a very smooth process, for me. I had to face raised eyebrows from loved ones as they were worried that I was about to embark on a journey I had 0% experience in. I learnt everything on my own, with time and my patience being the primary mentors. Facing all my fears and owning up to my decision, I went forward and never looked back.

Interviewer: What is the future prospect?

Dr Geetanjali: As of 2022, I am executing various centres of my NGOs across the country I single-handedly took my Delhi-based organization Wishes and Blessings to 8 states across India. Currently, I oversee the entire functioning of Wishes and Blessings and strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of all beneficiaries, donors as well as other individuals associated with the organization. I hope that I would continue to do what I am doing but at a much larger scale – spreading happiness, and working towards the vision and the mission of eradicating the word “underprivileged” from society.

Interviewer: What do you think in future for this NGO? Also mention about running projects.

Dr Geetanjali: I aspire to take my NGO, Wishes and Blessings to much bigger levels in order to provide essential aid to the people in need across the country. I came across a myriad of challenges in the past, but my determination and laser-sharp focus has led to an exponential growth of my organization in 8 states across India. My organization cuts across the spectrum of gender and age to help those who need it. In the same vein, we work for 6 causes among which are education, nutrition, care for elders, relief, customizable charity and the overall cause of happiness.

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The kits contained comfort items such as Diya’s, Bedsheets and the celebrated sweet of Sankranti Festival, Til Laddu

Mumbai, 15^th January, 2022, Saturday: Prominent abstract artist and philanthropist, Krupa Shah, has time and again made an impact on everyone with her art works and social initiatives. On the auspicious and celebratory occasion of Makar Sankranti, the kite flying festival, Artist Krupa Shah has generously donated 51 food and essential kits to the underprivileged families across Mumbai. The donation kits contained comfort items such as Diya’s, Bedsheets and the celebrated sweet of the festivity, Til Laddu. 51 kits were delivered all across Mumbai in an efficient and safe manner, keeping in mind the COVID-19 regulations.

Speaking on the occasion, Krupa Shah, said, “On this joyous festivity of Makar Sankranti, I believe in spreading positivity and happiness by extending a hand to those who are unable to make the most of it. I would like to express my happiness and celebratory activities by including you in the celebrations of this festival, let us take into our hands the string of the kite of life and soar high up in the sky. “

Donating these items to the underprivileged section of our society, Krupa Shah shared her vision and took the opportunity to empower those around her. The celebration of Makar Sankranti stands as an occasion and celebration towards hope and positivity. The action of flying kites compels us to be looking up at the sky, in hope and awe, awaiting the next move directed by the heavens. As the sun shines down on smiling faces, we have the perfect metaphor for life.

Shah’s initiative to donate essential kits across Mumbai is not an occasion taking place for the first time. The world-renowned artist has been conducting social events targeting women and children in particular for many years now.

About Artist Krupa Shah:

Krupa Shah is an Indian artist who uses colours, textures, and experiences of her artistic life to create rhythmic, bold, and compelling art. Her career spanning two decades, Krupa Shah is a master of palette knife. The art of Shah immerses audiences in a pleasant world of energy, positivity, warmth, and light. She is best known for her signature paintings, Abhiscka – The Chank, Vintage Buddha Collection and Aum Collection. Krupa Shah redefines art with intense imagery that amalgamates spirituality with imagination. Shah, the philanthropist, has taught blind students of ‘Happy Home and School for the Blind’ to paint, making use of organic scented colours. In a bid to support social causes, Shah has dedicated paintings to the drought-affected farmers of Maharashtra and a tribute to Asifa by raising funds for good. The environmental crusader was also actively involved in helping birds quench their thirst during peak summers by placing over 300 self-carved clay pots across different areas of South Mumbai and planting over 500 trees.

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