India, an emerging power has 40% of its population below poverty line and there has been no improvement in the statistic since the last few decades. As global citizens we must contribute in whatever way we can to reduce the spate of poverty in India, even more so as responsible Indians. There are many ways we can help in this effort – volunteer in social programs, donate to such social agencies, spread awareness and rally support for such a genuine cause. During my recent visit to India, I visited an orphanage run by a kind individual,  Mr. Subramanyam. He is a software engineer who along with his family is raising around 20 orphaned children, all with his solo earnings. The orphanage, Cherish foundation is a perfect example of how a motivated individual can help the society and the nation in taking care of abandoned and orphaned children. We don’t have to seek government help and get roiled in the bureaucracy instead as individuals can transform our ideas into actions. Below are some of the pictures from the orphanage. You can see the happiness on their faces!!!

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