Today when we take a look of our world, it looks sick, crippled, and unhealthy. Due to our irresponsible contributions, lack of awareness, ill- mindset and unhealthy practices it has lost its ability to revive and rejuvenate on its own, be it the environment itself or the human life that it sustains. Hence instead of recovering, day by day the situation is worsening as the impact can be seen very clearly in many different ways.
In India, majority of the people have washed their hands from their responsibility towards the larger society. We want to enjoy the privileges and comforts like the developed country, but do not want the social responsibilities attached to it. On top of it, corruption and vested interest exploits the common wealth of the people. But we still keep our eyes closed and do nothing about it. Sense of personal and collective responsibility needs to be inculcated in the Indian mindset
Though the issues/problems that we see around are many, it revolves around three major concerns; namely health, environment and economic sustainability. No doubt various initiatives have been taken throughout the globe, but it falls short. To equate the balance many more responsible, innovative initiatives has to be taken up.
This is the background on which the birth of Mantram takes place. Mantram is a non-profit organization based in Siliguri, Westbengal. It is dedicated to work in the areas of health, environment and economic sustainability both in urban and rural areas.
Mantram is founded by citizens who feel the compulsion and urgency to fulfill the obligation of protecting the human and environmental health and livelihood. We believe that in order to bring change all sections of the society needs to be sensitized on the right track so that they will be able to take informed decisions. They will be able to take a stand on the issues that could impact them in the short and long term.