{Report by Prof. S.S. Dogra}
New Delhi, October 6: Vikara Foundation, a non-profit organization working for the upliftment of underprivileged communities, has joined hands with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to celebrate Daan Utsav 2025 – The Joy of Giving Week. The week-long campaign, running from October 2 to 8, is being held at four metro stations — Khan Market, Hauz Khas, Janakpuri West and Qutub Minar.
The initiative seeks to spread the spirit of kindness and social responsibility among commuters through fun games, quizzes, awareness drives, and the distribution of flowers and postcards.A major highlight of the celebrations is the “Bags of Dreams” campaign, which aims to collect 500 school bags for children supported by the Foundation.
Founder Atul Pachauri & Co-Founder Shaurya Vashist said, “Daan Utsav is a reminder that small acts of giving can create big change. Even something as simple as a school bag can empower a child with confidence and dreams.”
The campaign has received enthusiastic participation from commuters, volunteers and supporters. Among the active members contributing to the drive are Shilpi Sharma, Bharti Garg, Aakash , Rishikesh, Garv Bisht, Vipul, Ranjeet, Priya and Vishav.
Since its inception in 2023, Vikara Foundation has been active in education, health, menstrual hygiene awareness, flood relief, skill-building, and community development. The organization remains committed to creating sustainable impact through quality education, women’s empowerment, environmental initiatives, and livelihood opportunities for youth. For more details, readers can visit www.vikara.org.in or follow the Foundation’s social media platforms.
