Water : The Elixir of Life , Jal Jeevan ....
Four years of my official journey in the Maharashtra State Rural Livelihoods Mission ended today. A journey of transformation of rural lives not just in numbers but in calibre and quality too. A journey from ten lakh households to fifty lakh households and of livelihoods from just thrity-two thousand to over seventeen lakhs. A journey where women came out of their cocoons to become friends, farmers, entrepreneurs and leaders. A journey of sustenance and sustainability. A journey full of learnings for me as an individual, a woman and an officer.
For sure that journey has ended officially but how does one end the numerous bonds established? How can one sever ties woven through such strong community institutions? How can one untie oneself from the threads of livelihoods created by millions of women? How can one cut the umbilical cord?
No, they can only get strengthened further; more so when one is entrusted with the noble task of providing water to every rural household.
Water is the source of happiness, energy, health and piety, and is life-giving as Mother!
Today, I have begun a new journey to spearhead a new mission in my professional career as the Mission Director of the Jal Jeevan Mission. The transition is immensely emotional as this is a great responsibility to shoulder. The shift from livelihood (means of subsistence) to water (subsistence) is a humble feeling because “Jal is Jeevan - Water is life".
Life originated from water and continues to be the source of life. Civilizations have been formed, nurtured and devastated due to water sources. Communities need water to thrive and exist Without water, there is no access to food, clothing, and housing. It is the most primary need of man.
My pathbreaking journey at MSRLM and DDUGKY was possible due to the support from a pool of talented team members, skilled partners, recognized support organizations, my colleagues in the district and my sakhis. Together we made this dream possible.
Like the sun which shines as fuel for food through photosynthesis, water is the fuel for life! Looking forward to a new beginning with new enthusiasm to create waves and touch rural lives. I may have donned a new hat , but my heart is the same, it beats for all SHG women, rural brethren and their families. I feel blessed that I shall be working to make the Honourable Prime Minister's dream of "Har Ghar Jal" a reality.
In his words , " Let us work together to conserve every drop of water, provide safe drinking water to every rural family and thus achieve drinking water security for our future generations. "
Excellent Vimala. In all these four years your achievement is marvellous. You have made us also travel along with you and feel the activities you did in MSRLM through this blog. Definitely your bonding with SHGs will be forever though you are now entrusted with a different mission. You will continue to perform more and more every day. Best wishes for your new assignment.
ReplyDeleteVery excellent blog. You did excellent work in MSRLM. Your bonding with SHGs will continue. The new posting is equally important. Best wishes
DeleteWhat an eventful journey it has been, Vimalaji!! From LBSNAA ppt to date I have been witness to your achievwments which have become possible only due to your passion for the work and personal commitment for the empowerment of women. Everything- the blood, sweat and tears you put alongwith your heart and soul. Wish you all the best for the new assignment which is still more challenging and the very fact you have been chosen for it bespeaks of recognition of your tremendous efforts by the authorities. Blesa you
ReplyDeleteIt was indeed a pleasure working with you and the great support extended to us during the last three years. It was a Fantastic and great experience working with you. Kudos to you and team MSRLM for the upliftment of the rural women folks. You have made the stamp embossed not only in Maharashtra but carried the legacy to other parts of the country and etched the MSRLM's name in all possible platforms.
ReplyDeleteYou are real change leader. Kudos to you and team.
कौन कहता है किसीके ना होनेसे कुछ नही होता
ReplyDeleteदेखो थोडी आखे खुली रख के
पता चल जायेगा
किसी के होणे का एहसास भी बहुत होता है जिंदगी के लिये
जब होते है साथ मे पता नही चलता
कितना बडा साथ है
देखो तो जरा धुप मे रह के
बारिश का एह्सास भी खास है
किसी के होनेसे लाखो जिंदगीया
उभरते सवरते हमने देखा है
किसी के होणे के सिर्फ एह्सास ने
बदलाव होते हुए हमने देखा है
दिल से होणे का एह्सास मह्सुस
करके देखो मेरे दोस्तो
एहसास से साथ होणे के
लढाई जितके देखो मेरे दोस्तो!!!!
बस आप के साथ होने से
लढाई अंधेरे से आसान हई
आप साथ है खडी देखा तो
छाती हमारी चौडी हो गयी
अंधेरे से लढाई है मिलकर जारी रखेगे
थोडा आप लढे थोडा हम लढेंगे
चलो मिलके दुनिया से अंधेरा मिटायेगे!!
❤Dedicated to great guide vimalaji ❤
गुरु
कौन कहता है किसीके ना होनेसे कुछ नही होता
ReplyDeleteदेखो थोडी आखे खुली रख के
पता चल जायेगा
किसी के होणे का एहसास भी बहुत होता है जिंदगी के लिये
जब होते है साथ मे पता नही चलता
कितना बडा साथ है
देखो तो जरा धुप मे रह के
बारिश का एह्सास भी खास है
किसी के होनेसे लाखो जिंदगीया
उभरते सवरते हमने देखा है
किसी के होणे के सिर्फ एह्सास ने
बदलाव होते हुए हमने देखा है
दिल से होणे का एह्सास मह्सुस
करके देखो मेरे दोस्तो
एहसास से साथ होणे के
लढाई जितके देखो मेरे दोस्तो!!!!
बस आप के साथ होने से
लढाई अंधेरे से आसान हई
आप साथ है खडी देखा तो
छाती हमारी चौडी हो गयी
अंधेरे से लढाई है मिलकर जारी रखेगे
थोडा आप लढे थोडा हम लढेंगे
चलो मिलके दुनिया से अंधेरा मिटायेगे!!
❤Dedicated to great guide vimalaji ❤
गुरु
Kudos to you on your stellar achievements at Umed, Vimala..I am sure you will scale even greater heights at the Jal Jeevan Mission! Best wishes, always!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog Vimala M’am. I’m sure the team at MSRLM, SHGs and Sakhis would all be emotional at this moment. I can only expect to see you scaling newer heights Jal Jeevan Mission. Hearty congratulations :)
ReplyDeleteI have seen and experienced the passion with which you organized Mahalaxmi Saras and gave it a completely new look. It was a pleasure being a part of.....you will definitely be missed and your boots will be too big to fill for your successor.
ReplyDeleteMahmood Hussain
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Great Blog briefing the greatest support extended to women SHGs.
ReplyDeleteAlso Madam, your way of conducting the meetings involving us Bank staff was too a great motivation.
We took part in Mahalaxmi SARAS last year at Kurla that was arranged in a grand way to display the success stories of SHGs.
Best wishes for your new assignment and looking forward to be associated with your mission.
Regards,
Jaganmohan
All the best ma'am
ReplyDeleteAll the best for your new role and am sure you will impact many more life's and missed working with you ..
ReplyDeleteGreat narration of feelings and new aspirations.
ReplyDeleteLet the Journey continue.!But some destinations became more meaningful due to the emarkable footprints.
Best wishes..
मॅम हि साक्षीदार आहे तुम्ही घेतलेल्या MSRLM मधील मेहनतीचा.
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