2025 Events List
January 26th, 2025: Suggi Habba at Angarike Mala
On 26th January 2025, Angarike Mala in Puttanpura Village, Chamarajanagara hosted Suggi Habba, a vibrant celebration of the harvest season. The event featured Dhaanya Pooje and Gau Pooje, traditional Suggi songs, Kolata (folk dance), and a community-cooked meal, bringing people together in the spirit of shared traditions.
Suggi Habba was a meaningful gathering, celebrating farming heritage, sustainability, and community spirit.
February 8 – 10, 2025: 2nd Phase of Trainer’s Training Program at Vistaar, Bengaluru
From February 8–10, the second phase of the Trainer’s Training Program was held at Vistaar, Bengaluru, with 14 young participants (6 women, 8 men). Over three days, sessions covered political structures, democracy, communication, self-development, and the Indian Constitution. Resource persons included Shiva Sundar, A.R. Vasavi, Ashwini (ALF), Yugashree, Badri, and Tippeswamy.
The training combined discussions, interactive activities, and participant feedback.
March 18th, 2025: Women’s Day Celebration at Punarchith
On March 18, 2025, Punarchith celebrated Women’s Day at Nagavalli with the launch of the Panchapayana program, a new initiative focusing on the holistic development and active participation of women across five key areas: Personal Development, Health and Wellness, Social Awareness, Democracy and Active Citizenship, and Environmental Concern.
On behalf of the event, a small workshop was led by Usha B N., a social consultant with extensive experience in women’s rights initiatives and youth engagement, and currently an English teacher at Jain University. She shared insights on the significance of the five dimensions of Panchapayana and inspired collective action towards building stronger, more aware communities.
March 21 – 24, 2025: 3rd Phase of Trainer’s Training Program at Angarike Maala
From March 21–24, the third phase of the trainers’ training was conducted at Angarike Maala. Despite low attendance, the training was completed successfully. Sessions covered climate change, sustainable agriculture, gender sensitivity, caste discrimination, education, and more. Resource persons included Niranjanaraadhya, Berty Olivera, Sumati (Samata Mahila Vedike), Ratirav, Roopa, Sridevi, and the Punarchith team.
Participants shared positive feedback, appreciating the inclusive and respectful learning environment. They prepared action plans for 2025–26 and received assurance of continued support from the Punarchith team.
April 8 to 11, 2025: Children’s Summer Camp at Punarchith Learning Centre
From April 8 to 11, a summer camp was organized at the Punarchith Learning Centre for children from Nagavalli village. A total of 68 children (36 girls and 32 boys) participated. Led by resource person Lal Saab Nadap, the camp included activities such as singing, storytelling, poetry writing, games, theatre, folk dance, clay modeling, mask making and drawing. Children also learned about the importance of the charkha, nutritious food, harmful effects of white sugar, and the health risks of processed snacks.
On the final day, the children performed folk dances and play they had practiced during the camp. Parents and villagers attended the event, marking a joyful conclusion to the four-day camp.
May 11th, 2025: Book Launch – Swa Artha
On May 11, Punarchith and Abhiruchi Prakashana launched Swa Artha at Gandhi Bhavan, Bengaluru. Based on conversations between Prof. A.R. Vasavi and activist couple Dilip and Neelima Kamat, the book reflects on their five decades of work in women’s empowerment, labour rights, and grassroots movements.
The event was attended by people from diverse backgrounds. Prof. Vasavi spoke of the couple’s unwavering commitment to truth and justice, even in the face of authority. Others on stage, including Harita and K.P. Suresh, reflected on the Kamats’ legacy, describing Dilip as an “organic intellectual” and Neelima as an “organic feminist.”
Neelima spoke of her role as an enabler within the family and community, while Dilip, in his characteristically reflective yet humorous tone, questioned the need for a book about his life. His questions about the fading dream of social transformation—“Where is the strength to dream of change?”—left a deep and lasting impression on everyone present.
May 13th, 2025: Discussion on agricultural calendar and soil testing
On May 13, a discussion was held with small farmers of Nagavalli village about the agricultural calendar. Farmers reflected on past practices, what crops were grown during different seasons, what types of manure were used and how farming methods have changed over time.
Muthuraj also demonstrated the best way to collect soil samples for testing. Farmers were encouraged to get their soil tested before proceeding with sowing, to help make informed decisions about crop planning and nutrient management.