VIVEK BANDAn Introduction

What is this all about?

• VIVEK BAND, is a campaign to spread the legacy of Swamy Vivekananda by wearing a wrist band with the message 'BE GOOD - DO GOOD'

National Scenario• India has highest youth population in the

world. The young India is highly potential for a mass social transformation.

• There should be an effort to harvest the youth energy, which thinks and works for the society, pledged to make the nation as an universal superpower.

Need of Youth Awakening• There are plenty of socio-economic, socio-

political challenges within our society which weakens the national integrity.

• An awakened Youth Population can only has all courage and ability to fight against social evils like casteism, social challenges like terrorism and imbue the spirit of universal brotherhood.

Importance of Social Initiatives• Social initiatives are much needed and timely

helpful to awaken the youth population of this nation. History always narrated that an alert population can only make a stable society.

• VIVEK BAND for every youth’s wrist is such one initiative to imbue the spirit of nationalism and patriotism amongst youth population of India.

VIVEK BAND

When does the Campaign start

• This campaign will begin on January 12th, 2015, to commemorate the birthday of Swamy Vivekananda, which is celebrated as National Youth Day.

Campaign Duration

The “Be Good - Do Good” campaign starts with the wearing of the wrist band on 12th January 2015 and lasts for 2 weeks till January 26th, 2015.

Who should wear Vivek Band• College students, Young professionals,

both men and women• Though it can be given to any age-

group, specific focus is on the dynamic youth

Why ‘BE GOOD - DO GOOD’? January 12th, National Youth Day is a

reminder of the immense potential and opportunities that the youth have, to transform their lives and to pledge to build a strong, healthy society.

BE GOOD….• Like: Pledge to bring a positive change

within self• For Example: No to tobacco-alcohol,

Respect for all, Yes to healthy lifestyle, Use organic food, Practice Yoga, Control anger- bad emotions, Think Positive, Adopt good habits.

DO GOOD….• Like: Participate in an activity which helps

transformation at social level• For Example: Donate blood, Teach poor kids,

Wear Khadi, Use Swadeshi products, Stop using plastic, Conduct Swacch Bharat activity, Exhibit social outlook, Participate in community activities

We request you to..• Wear VIVEK WRIST BAND • Understand the essence of ‘BE GOOD

– DO GOOD’ and adopt accordingly• Multiply the GOODNESS by gifting

Vivek Wrist Band to 4 of your friends and asking them to continue the chain

How Can You Inspire Others• Use this opportunity to share your

experience of participating in a social activity of your choice after wearing VIVEK BAND and spreading the spirit of goodness

• Share experiences via SMS, Whatsapp, Social Media and on our website at www.samarthabharata.org

Where are the Bands available?• At specific public outlets, shopping malls

in your city. Details of availability will be on our website www.samarthabharata.org

• Also available online on Flipkart, Amazon • Popular Gift Galleries like Archies

Adding a Voice

• Many volunteers and several personalities will join the campaign

• Cine stars, Sports personalities, Youth icons, Scientists and many others will campaign for the cause

Social Media• Our Facebook page is at

www.facebook.com/vivekbandjan12 • Invite your friends and relatives to “Like”

the page• Discuss, share opinions, send feedback

FEED BACKSharing of ExperienceExpressing Opinions

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VIVEK BAND ON WRISTTHINK OF NATION FIRST

An Inspiration Legacy Initiative by

SAMARTHA BHARATAAjitasree, 8/28, Bull Temple Road,

Basavanagudi, Bengaluru 560 004 Ph: 9663330692, 9731264009, 9880621824 Email : reachout.sb@gmail.com Website : www.samarthabharata.org