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Rinky, a girl from the slums, won silver for Odisha in Judo. Criticized for wearing shorts, her mother stood firm: 'I buy you clothes. Don’t listen. Play and make me proud.' That support brought her closer to gold. Every girl deserves such support — in studies and sports."
We are hiring a Field Coordinator to come and co-create this vision. We are looking for a self-driven passionate young adult with a creative mindset and zeal to take an exploratory journey with children.
Unmukt students of Bhubaneswar light up the stage at Unmukt Utsav 2025 with a vibrant folk dance, beautifully representing Odisha’s rich tribal culture and heritage. A tribute to tradition, unity, and youthful spirit!
For nearly three years, children from
class 1 to 10 have been training in Judo at Unmukt
Foundation under the dedicated guidance of Paradeep
Judo association and coach Rajesh Kumar Nayak
@rajesh_judoka.9348
Special thanks to Gitanjali Panda
Sonali Mohanty, once new to dance, blossomed into a graceful Odissi performer with support from Dr. Suprava Mandal and earned a scholarship from Ileana Citaristi.
To honor our Founder shweta Agrawal in a way that resonates with our values, the Unmukt kids gathered at the serene Udaygiri Caves in Bhubaneswar. The celebration was mindful free from plastic and noise pollution but full of heartfelt laughter, love, warm wishes, and gratitude.
**Excited to announce *Unmukt Utsav* — Odisha’s First-Ever *Zero-Waste Festival*!**
A celebration of sustainability, community, and conscious living, Unmukt Utsav marks a pioneering step in creating eco-positive experiences.
Every artwork tells a story — of happiness, belonging, care, and freedom. This isn’t just an art exhibition; it’s a celebration of voices expressed through creativity and consciousness. Join us for the first-ever Zero Waste Festival in Odisha, curated by students, for students
With hearts full of pride and joy, we're
thrilled to reveal the official poster for Unmukt Utsav
2025!
This year's celebration is even more special as we honour
our mother earth by hosting the first ever zero waste
festival in odisha!
Let the countdown begin!
Shweta, our founder, was invited as a guest to the Women’s Walkathon to share her experience and inspire others. But true to who she is, she turned it into a challenge for us too — after all, a team that walks together, stays together! 💪💪
Studies show when a child is held for just 20 mins per day for 10 weeks, they scored higher on brain development assessment .
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