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Disha
August 2025
In Summary
This edition of Disha is the first of a two-part series on the theme of “Development Through Social Work”, and primarily focuses on the experiences of students, alumni, and mentors of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Tuljapur.
The edition features a compelling interview with Shri Ganesh Chadre, a dedicated social worker and Campus Coordinator for GEF at TISS, who shares his life journey from extreme hardship to inspiring achievements in his work spanning rural development, women’s empowerment, sustainable agriculture, and youth mentorship. GEF students Gulsan Kousalya, Mahesh Kulsange, Om Prakash Patel, Prashant Londhe, Payal Latelwar, Payal Tembhurnikar, and Samyak Gadge, share their experiences that provide firsthand insights into grassroots development challenges and solutions.
The issue underscores the importance of participatory development approaches that emphasize listening to communities, building trust, and fostering local leadership, and highlights GEF’s role in creating empowered citizens capable of driving sustainable development.
The Student Stars and Alumni Stars sections celebrate student and alumni achievements across academic, extracurricular, and professional domains. A review of the movie Super 30 by Shalini Diwane, Bhagyashri Bahirat’s artwork, and Shalini Diwane’s poem round off the newsletter.
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