What sets Nada India apart is the way it works to solve variety of societal norms: Miss Hiral Krishnatray

Hiral Krishnatray 3rd semester student of BSc Biotechnology (honours) program at Amity University. she enjoys learning about and comprehending the workings of the biological world. As She has always enjoyed exploring the variety and mystery of nature and being in and around it. In addition to academics, she is fond of listening to music and anything that sparks creative side. Hiral loves pushing herself to achieve new goals and learn more. 

Throwing a light on her Journey with Nada India Foundation, she says I was previously involved with NIF throughout my high school years; there I was given the title of a peer educator and learned about the organization's operations, which piqued my interest in their philosophies, aims, and other aspirations She said NIF not only addresses community-related concerns, but also takes a communal approach to effect change by bringing to light several problems that are either ignored or infrequently discussed. This made me want to become a part of the same community and provide my visions and assets for the betterment of the society.

While at Nada She was engaged in numerous work-related sectors over the course of a month and a half, trying to depict the outcomes as anticipated. She Says ‘I was initially required to use my abilities to create PowerPoint presentations, posters, and videos for editing. In addition to using technology, I also communicated and wrote using my language skills to convey not only my opinions and ideals on the youth forum but also to create documents that required editing and language conversion skills’ She was nurtured at an environment where she was allowed to present her visions and freedom to speak and learn about various things.

She did most of her jobs well adhered to the demand. Hiral used her skills and pushed herself to grow holistically. Look at the regions and sectors she participated: • Word and PPTs- Here, she made use of her knowledge to offer relevant content on “Green Campus, Healthy Campus." interpreting the rainbow radio audio and delivering a clear, necessary translation of everything said throughout the entire meet. She says ‘I used word documents to express my opinions and a variety of other things, which I then offered to my respected leaders for their approval. I also gave PPT presentations on how we could raise awareness of the institution and encourage more individuals to aspire to and enroll in it’ 

• Editing and posters-She contributed to original ideas and made an effort to deliver the necessary edited movies and audios. In a similar vein, created posters to support the projects and initiatives of Nada India Foundation. • Speaking and Presenting- NIF allowed Hiral the freedom to express her opinions and values Fully, and her solutions to issues were take note off. She says ‘We always gathered as a group to learn more about the issues and potential solutions.

Hiral was provided a reputable platform where she could introduce herself to everyone, learn more, and interact with a bigger group. Hiral further adds that she received unique set of training with questions on how one could illuminate Nada India Foundation to other people and approach them to join this society for a greater good throughout the period here. This caused her to reflect further on the issue and made her realize that one should start focusing on the younger generation because they are the ones with the power to protect or alter the future. 

The question of how to engage them in this initiative was later considered, and it appeared that the answer lay in interacting and creating a suitable platform for communication that included The Vlead Academy and youth forums. Through this, a growing number of people might be ordered to oversee, take part in, and work towards a common good.  Other than that, she was allotted the task of tackling and catering to problems regarding NIFs latest mission and to pass its vision for a Tobacco free India and Green and Healthy Campus and exchanged ideas and learned how different people come together to resolve and provide solutions not only subjectify to community but also understanding the depths of the problems like social, mental, psychological, physiological, environmental and health.

Thanking the able guidance of NIF Hiral says ‘No doubt It was a favorite place to socialize and learn’ she was given plenty of opportunities to learn about and educate myself on a wide range of issues in addition to being free to express her opinions and ideas. NIF allowed provided her the platform to develop perspectives and abilities, challenge to step outside of comfort zone, and showcase abilities. She says ‘NIF is genuinely nice and appreciative to all of their members’ Along with learning about the world, she also discovered and improved inner and outer selves. 

In words of Hiral What sets Nada India apart is the way it works to support, and effect change for a variety of societal norms and problems Nada India teaches not just the youth and younger generation but also the society as a whole who are the victims of these societal problem and provide solutions. 

Hiral’s training and education at NIF helped her develop her skills and gain self-assurance. Nada India has ‘provided me the ability to be more open about the world's problems and has given me the desire of an adolescent to effect change. All of the lessons I've learned will be put to good use’ Hiral ensures that she would utilize all the learnings in self-realization goals as well as to assist those around her fully in quitting smoking.

she recalls her all past indulgence of activities, included learning and adaptation of trust of the members of the community from the very first day, I reckon getting my first list of tasks to be accomplished, as much as I felt overwhelmed and excited, I was also ensured it's going to open me a new gate of opportunities and development. 

Her first activity started in appeal to making PowerPoint presentations and allowing full freedom of creative analysis on the required topic for Green Campus and Healthy Campus after understating thoroughly NIFs mission and vision for the community and getting involved in regulated Friday forums on various topics concerning to reach our targets. She stated I always waited actively for the announcement of our guest speakers and our topic for these discussions. It always felt amazing to interact, socialize and understand about how different people telecasted their views on a topic. This interest of mine gradually backed me a position to present as one of the core guest members and present my views for the provided topics.

Guest Speaker on Act on Youth Forum: Her active participation and enthusiasm presented more domains to make her way to shine. As I worked through the tasks, I got trusted with one of the most tempting and an alluringly different composition of audio wherein our trusted founder ‘Mr. Suneel Vatsyayan’ presented his thoughts against the tobacco effect on our nation. My task evoked all my senses to attribute for the best which involved translation for that audio file.

 She also stated how much the team helped her to dig through various fields and widen her perspective of what her capabilities are I remember when I was asked to edit for videos, make posters for the campaigns which were held at the moment, I was asked to present whatever the best felt for the idea if the campaign and I provided the deeds for the same.

Teamwork makes dreamwork: She also stated how all the motives are not only to propagate the agenda itself but also to maintain a sustainable development altogether are practices in her university as well. She emphasized how they developed programs like 'TOD FOD JOD' where the objective was to turn recyclable materials into practical decorations, pots, and other inclusive DIYs. The planning that came after brought individuals together for a goal and made learning enjoyable and desirable. Numerous campaigns were organized to spread our message to the public and to join forces with NGOs for plantation drives and environmental cleanups.

* Nada Centre for Health Communication & Media Studies