In A Mission Sanitation cultural fiesta '08 has been planned with the objective of promoting awareness of sanitation issues. Sulabh International, a nongovernmental organization at the forefront of the sanitation movement in India.India, from time immemorial has been known as the cradle of
civilizations and culture. Women are traditionally honoured and
respected. Yet those belonging to some sections of society are
ostracized and treated in a degrading manner. For centuries, women
born into families of untouchables have been assigned the humiliating
task of manual scavenging, and carry human faeces on their heads. In
the Malin Basti of Alwar, Rajasthan, Usha and many other women like
her, sneak out before sunrise to avoid being seen: the first rays of the sun
would reveal their identity. This group has lost their identity and life holds
no joy or meaning.
They merely move from one house to another, performing the demeaning task of cleaning human excreta or night soil, often using their bare hands to excavate this from toilets. This has to be carried for long distances to be disposed off. Today, many of these women's lives have been transformed. A ray of hope lights up their days. This is because they have joined Nai Disha, a project set up by the Sulabh International Social Service Organisation (SISSO) to rehabilitate scavenger women and provide them with vocational training to enable them to change their occupation
Promoter
Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak is a great humanist and social reformer of contemporary India. To the weaker the society especially he
is the compassionate face of a paternal redeemer. After Gandhiread more..
The Designer
An ace designer who , after graduating from the Pearl Academy of Fashion, has come a long way in making a mark in both domestic and global
fashion circuits.Abdul has a unique style of his ownread more..
The Choreographer
Marc Robinson is the man with "a passion for fashion". With
15 years of experience in the fashion industry backing him he is
one of the finest and most sought after choreographers read more..
Nai Disha
This group of 28 Dalit women who have been trained at the Nai Disha center has been instrumental in writing a new chapter
in social revolution. In these times of market-driven economiesread more..
Zenith - The Dance troupe
Zenith, the most happening dance troupe of north India has definitely created a niche for themselves. The
dancers of the troupe have rubbed shoulders with several read more..
Previous Event
It was a fashion show with a difference. Sashaying down the ramp were top models of the country -- Indrani Dasgupta, Amanpreet
Wahi, Mehar Bhasin, Riya Banniwal, Sahwar Ali, read more..
