The 4 day yatra was a journey toward visiting places we haven’t thought, meeting the real heroes, learning a lot and an opportunity to contribute for the good. For me it was the first experience of working towards social betterment. The word rural has taken altogether a new meaning for me after visiting various rural villages. Problems that we never realize while living in an urban locality are the daily challenges faced by the rural citizens. I observed the smiling faces of the rural people in their simple living. Their ‘never say die’ attitude towards their daily challenges is the one thing I have learned from them throughout. This yatra really was an awakening of the inner self, who has always wanted to bring out some change in the society. All in all it was a wonderful experience and a reason to come back again and again. I feel proud to be the part of this yatra and I will definitely bring the change in the society by serving happiness.

Being one of the Yatri, of this Yatra made me to see life from a bit different angle. The group of Yatris included people from varied backgrounds. Although the world moves within a click and it's a global village now, but yet there is a area which faces daily challenges in life and the very thought of living such life, may leave a fearful notion for a moment in us. Yatra had two major perspectives; one was to evolve the entrepreneurship trait in the candidates and another was to have a view point to uplift the rural area. Working of Food Processing, Dairy and Agriculture industries were shown, from manufacturing outlook to throw clarity among the candidates to promote the hidden entrepreneur in them. Network of friends also got widen, and the Yatra left us with a kind of positivity, where we gained the confidence to dare to dream in odds as well. Got the opportunity to see lives of people who have traveled the “Road less taken’ in real sense and they are sustaining with the not so common challenges, with a courage to smile.

It is rightly said that a river is like a Mother and has the ability to inspire our body, awaken our mind and enlighten our soul through its courageous journey encompassing an unending flow from its source to it's final destination braving boulders, rocks, pollution and so many obstacles along the way! A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step - this was without an iota of doubt - the first one !

Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living. Narmada Prerna Yatra was first experience for me to understand this change through various perspectives of people on finding purpose in life. From dawn to dusk, opening horizons of humanitarian possibilities by meeting the pioneers who paved the pathway. A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. And NPY made me realize how dreams are achieved in reality. Hard work, persuasion, consistent struggle and belief in self brings dreams to reality. Meeting mentors and leaders in the field of education, health care, social work, sustainable livelihood, renewable sources of energy, agriculture and technology taught me there are so many unconventional ways by which a healthy life style can be adopted and a living with respect and values can be earned. It was different from "normal" school of teaching which tells youth to get degrees and join the league of earning by jobs or business. The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance. Happiness can only exist in acceptance. And this journey taught me about human values, patience, endurance and acceptance.

Narmada Prerna Yatra is really a journey of awakening for me. I was part of media team and responsible to capture the best moments of the yatra. Exploring and living in beautiful Satpuda valley in Narmada region was really an unforgettable experience for me and i thoroughly enjoyed it.

Narmada Prerna Yatra is an awesome experience in my life. It was my first expedition to this type of social and educational yatra. This yatra is an interaction between rural & urban society. We had visited many places like, small & backward villages, schools of backward areas, SEWA rural NGO; small and medium entrepreneurship plans and last but not the least natural eco tourism sites. Meeting and group discussion with school teachers, NGO founders, staff and workers, leaders from social entrepreneurial industries was major part of this yatra that has created a flow of new ideas and energy within the all yatris. We had participated in “Swachata Abhiyan” at Vishalkhadi EcoTourism sites by cleaning the beautiful island which was a great experience for me also. I had enjoyed Narmada Prerna Yatra with enthusiasm and feel very lucky to become part of this Yatra. प्रकृति कि गोद मे, संस्कृति की खोज मे इस भागदोड की जिंदगी से दूर, दुनिया से परे अपनी ही मस्ती में मस्त इन वादियो मे एहसास एसा की, चले हे साथ हम और प्रकृति , मिला हे मोका आज प्रकृति से रूबरू होने का, बस यह मौका हमे ना मिले फिर कभी, चाहते हे समाले इस लम्हे को अपनी आगोश में

Working with corporate and living in urban India, I merely realized one big and real world living in remote rural India. Participating in Narmada Prerna Yatra was an eye opening journey for me in many reasons.If you want to create some impact for the humanity, underprivileged class of society and sluggish channel may be an inspiration. If you dare to put your legs into social entrepreneur, many rural, well-functioning and sustainable business model and entrepreneurs will incite you for sure. If you are looking for new ideas, coming across to various sectors like Agriculture, Education, Social Innovation, Travel &Tourism, Medical, Heritage, Rural-urban supply chain etc. will bubble up blind-spots for sure.Versatility of Yatris and on the top of several group activities will give you full clarity and a well bonded networking. I consider Narmada Prerna Yatra fully satisfy its journey of awakening.

Being in the medical field, the only people I used to meet and the only interactions I used to have with were people of the health sector. I wanted to meet new people, explore other sectors and even understand the problems faced by people living in the interiors. Narmada Prerna Yatra gave me the best platform for it. I met people from different backgrounds, people from various sectors like agriculture, education, sanitation, people who are doing so much for the betterment of our society. The visits to all role models in the span of 4 days was in itself an inspiring story. I came to know how actually we can materialize our work in such a manner that it can be helpful to eradicate social issues. In the end I returned home with wonderful memories & learning from the Yatra which will help me evolve as a better person.

They say “Don’t look for happiness, create it”. And this is exactly where my pursuit led me; on a three day venture into the woods and farms of the unmapped rural locales of Gujarat. The paradise of smiling faces, creative mindsets and motivated souls. In the process of give and take, I am filled with love and a broader perspective; introducing simplicity into my being. My services to the institute of happiness as a writer has given me insights into the knowledge of farming and its significance that I, as a city girl, would have never understood if it wasn’t for Nitin Tailor and blazing smiles of the rural children.

Narmada Prerna Yatra is a Unique & Unforgettable moments during journey of life.For me Narmada Prerna Yatra is not only journey for awakening by Learning & Inspired by role models as well as Yatri's experiences, but also it’s an inner journey to enlighten heart voice & passion towards helping everyone & serve happiness via various sources. The best things of Narmada Prerna Yatra is 3i. INSPIRED by every role models, communication & each and every moments. Try to INNOVATE New feasible Ideas from inspiration to serve happiness to each & every citizens with full of passion & Hardwork. Let's IMPLEMENT ideas with social entrepreneurship development skills, to transforming Skills into Happiness to make beautiful journey of life. हर कदम पर एक किनारा होगा, सोचो कितना खूबसूरत नज़ारा होगा, जो दिल कहे उसे दिल से करो, क्योंकि नर्मदा प्रेरणा यात्रा का हर पल कुछ ख़ास कर ने का माध्य्म और साक्षी होगा.

Narmada Prerna Yatra was the great experience to learn new things by travelling and meet up with people to unlearn our wrong believes about Indian culture, entrepreneurship, leadership and many more things. This yatra provide platform for brainstorming by peer to peer learning and learning from grass root change makers of India. This Yatra help us to visualize possibilities which we don't know in our routine life or which our traditional education system can't teach. This Yatra is also a great spiritual journey with Maa Narmada river which is great motivation of life and which also help us to get happiness and confidence in our life. Role models are so enthusiastic and so eager to share their knowledge to help India to grow with help of Yatris. We learn amazing social issues and possibilities to resolve it. We learn amazing innovations by rural people whom we never know but they are real heroes of Indian society. We also get great opportunity to discuss with heroes and change makers to clarify our doubts and myths about Indian society and entrepreneurship, rural innovation, and many more things. So, If you want to change your vision never miss to join Narmada Prerna Yatra. It's life time experience. Narmade har !!

Narmada Prerna Yatra, an odyssey to spread happiness among humanity depended my understanding about rational thinking behind any positive change interventions. It also enlightened me that i need to move at a pace that my fellow participants could comprehend the experiential learning of the group.

For me, it is Journey of Transformation. Scenic beauty, Unique exposure, Unforgettable learning, Self-discovery, Enlightenment, Refreshing.Wonderful opportunity to meet successful entrepreneurs (role models) & listen to their success stories. Their journey from scratch to success using minimal resources and endowment is truly marvelous. Brilliant feast for the aspiring young entrepreneurs. Business model canvas activity - food for thought. The journey began with curiosity and ended with memories. Yatris met as strangers and separated as family. The 4-day yatra had an indelible impression on my lifestyle which will help me evolve as a constant change-maker.

Narmada Prerna Yatra is a unique journey of awakening that touches spirituality of Narmada River along with several inspiring rural heroes. I was amazed to meet the rural heroes who have truly transformed the lives of many in places we can never imagine. Their dedication and hard work to live a sustainable life is truly inspiring. It makes us feel life is so different and peaceful in rural areas than corporate cities. NPY has generated a spark in me and given so much positivity in life. With the energy and inspiration I got from the yatra I am hopeful that it will help me in finding my purpose in life.

Narmada prerna yatra is a highly inspirational and peaceful journey. It gives you hope that everyone can lead a happy life no matter what the situation is. I was highly inspired by the people who are working for other people as well as living a happy life. You can see a deep satisfaction in them. It was amazed to see people who were using scientific methods in farming. Sewa rural was one thing which I think everyone should see once. Also after meeting such people you came to understand that money should not be ultimate goal of life. At the end you will understand that if you serve the society with all faith and humanity then whole world will serve you.

I hopped on to the yatra right after leaving my job, the yatra's impact is such that I have decided not to take up another job. I have realised the need do use my time for more meaningful endeavors!