'Swades' In Real Life

Come 'Hangout' With A Returned NASA Scientist Who Is Transforming Rural India

Hear the story firsthand in an OVBI sponsored Google Hangout on June 1,2013 at 1:00 EDT.

Join Bala to learn how a heart full of resolve can transform seemingly insurmountable odds. He will share rare insights on his projects and ground-level efforts that have transformed the fates of thousands across rural Maharashtra. Some themes that will be touched upon in this unique session:

• Drought Relief in Maharashtra (Bala's campaign, the Jal Jagruti Abhiyan, saved nearly 100,000 farmers in Maharashtra from one of the nation's worst droughts)
• The Possibilities for Indians Overseas to make a difference in India

  Some of Bala's Achievements & Awards:

• Member, Extended core team, India Against Corruption (Worked closely with Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal during IAC revolution)
• Director, Shankara Rural Transformation Project (SRTP) for Vidarbha. The initiative addresses the plight of farmers hit by farmland suicides, unemployment and depression across 20 villages in the region
• Featured in the July 30, 2012 issue of India Today for his vision- Recipient, Maharashtracha Lal award by RED FM, Pune, 2012 - Recipient of numerous awards as a 'Youth Icon' - Founder, Relations Bridge Innovators, USA (2010)
• Awarded for his research and leadership through his academic career We look forward to seeing you there. Register now to ensure you don't miss out. 
  
  Best,
  The OVBI Team 

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