On 15th Aug 2017 the world’s largest democracy – #India turns 70 . We live in an era where we have the opportunity to participate in creating a nation that is truly #SaareJahanSeAccha .
Great citizens make a nation great . We would like to invoke your inner citizen activist by suggesting 70 doable ways in which we can contribute to creating an even greater, joyous , sustainable and #SwachhBharat.
- Plant saplings
- Eliminate plastic bags from your daily life
- Car pool
- Compost
- Repair the objects you use so that you can use them longer
- Help an underprivileged person open a bank a/c
- Donate books
- Donate toys
- Volunteer for a social cause
- Pledge never to litter
- Help an underprivileged person get insurance cover
- Support education for a child
- Follow traffic rules
- Don’t waste food
- Smile – spread happiness
- Don’t give bribes
- Don’t take any bribes
- Encourage people in your vicinity to keep the areas clean
- Visit an old relative / neighbour . You will make their day.
- Support ‘Made in India’ products
- Get off the phone . Spend time with people and make a difference
- Enable financial literacy
- Create a veg/herb garden
- Be kind to animals
- Get involved in local civic issues. Write to your local representatives / govt on issues that impact your area
- Remember that as an Indian – you are an Ambassador of India – within India & overseas .
- Try to learn a new language – an Indian language .
- Each time you buy something you are voting for the kind of world you wish to live in. Pl choose consciously .
- Help beautify a common space
- Each of us has talents and passions . Pl choose causes you resonate with and bring your contribution to it.
- Help the elderly go digital
- Do fund raising for a cause you believe in
- Initiate a collection drive for clothes and donate them to the needy
- Walk to places nearby . You’ll save on fuel , money & get fitter
- Use public transport as much as possible
- Be an engaged , active citizen
- Thank 5 people who made a positive difference to your life
- Give an unexpected treat to those who work in your home
- Let people in your community know they can approach you for help
- When you notice awesome service – make it a point to acknowledge it .
- Save water
- Do your bit to help make India safer for women and children
- Save energy – switch off appliances when not in use
- Travel to places in #IncredibleIndia
- We are a diverse nation – unique in the world . Let’s remember that we are first and foremost – Indians.
- Switch to LED lights – progressively
- Support the differently abled
- Go digital in your payments
- Carry a #Reusable Bag – Always while shopping
- Inspire people in your family / community to go eco
- Create cool stuff with upcycled material
- Learn something new every month about India and it’s amazing culture
- Dispose electronic waste responsibly
- Meditate
- Learn Yoga – your body and eventually family will thank you for a healthier , calmer you !
- Send a message of support to our Armed Forces
- While driving give way to ambulances / fire brigades
- Write 10 things you love about India . Share them with your family & friends
- Stand up for what you believe in . Make your voice count .
- Make sure you vote in the elections
- Support green biz
- Reuse objects – so that you send out lesser trash to the land fill
- Ditch bottled water . Carry your own bottle of water – it is safer , planet and wallet friendly
- In your sphere of work – see in what ways you can go eco . Go ahead and make it happen
- Don’t spit – in any public space
- There are many avenues where you can share your ideas for India – e.g MyGov.in , NaMo app .Your ideas can help shape India.
- Support the traditional crafts of India
- Our country is our larger home . Treat it with respect
- Stop people from defacing national monuments / public spaces
- Commit to doing something #IndiaPositive every week
One #IndiaPositive Action a week
One Billion Indians . 52 billion potential #IndiaPositive Actions .
#NewINDIA #SaareJahanSeAccha
Each One Of Us Can Make A Difference . Together We Make Change.
