{"podcast":{"title":"The Change Makers","slug":"the-change-makers-6983597","podcast_index_feed_id":6983597,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/prachyam/feed.xml","website_url":"https://shorturl.at/toJD3","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/prachyam/20240913_070918_4f76eb8bc7965293208d839edc1b2de8.png","author":"Prachyam","episode_count":38,"summary":"Society thrives through progress, and that progress comes from individuals who dare to make a difference. In this series, we dive deep into the lives of changemakers who are shaping the world for the better. Join us as we explore their journeys, uncover their motivations, and learn how their efforts are creating a brighter, more positive future for all.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T22:20:26.958600+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-change-makers-6983597"},"episode":{"title":"Meet the Man Who Transformed his Village with Water Budgeting, Nasha Mukti and Sustainable Living","slug":"meet-the-man-who-transformed-his-village-with-water-budgeting-nasha-mukti-and-sustainable-living","published_at":"2024-12-23T08:41:28+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-change-makers-6983597/meet-the-man-who-transformed-his-village-with-water-budgeting-nasha-mukti-and-sustainable-living","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-change-makers-6983597","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/prachyam/1813511","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/283064/1813511/prachyam/2024_12_23_08_39_50_9b6a40a6-1862-431d-9c28-d5e8393f8f36.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Changemakers, Capt. Praveen Chaturvedi, CEO of Prachyam Studios, engages in an inspiring conversation with Padma Shri Popatrao Pawar, the visionary Sarpanch of Hiware Bazar in Maharashtra. From his humble beginnings to leading a remarkable transformation, Pawar shares his journey of turning Hiware Bazar from a drought-prone, impoverished village into a green, prosperous model of development. As the Executive Director of Maharashtra's Model Village Programme, he’s championed innovative solutions in water conservation and sustainable farming, earning national recognition, including the first-ever National Award for community-led water conservation in 2007. Discover how his leadership not only revived rural water resources but set a benchmark for village development across India. Tune in to hear his inspiring story, including his famous challenge: \"Show me one mosquito and take away Rs 100! Your support helps us fund research, organize initiatives and create free educational content to celebrate Bharat's heritage. 👇🏻 https://pages.razorpay.com/prachyamorg","meta_description":"In this episode of Changemakers, Capt. Praveen Chaturvedi, CEO of Prachyam Studios, engages in an inspiring conversation with Padma Shri Popatrao Pawar, t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2940,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-change-makers-6983597/episodes/meet-the-man-who-transformed-his-village-with-water-budgeting-nasha-mukti-and-sustainable-living/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-change-makers-6983597/meet-the-man-who-transformed-his-village-with-water-budgeting-nasha-mukti-and-sustainable-living.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}