Three winning ideas

SOME IDEAS THAT CHANGED MUMBAI

Three of the successful ventures that HT featured in its series


"Runner-up (Rs 1 lakh) PAWAN SAIL, 35

Idea: He wishes to start a playschool run by senior citizens who have
been abandoned by their families. This will give them a sense of worth
and ease their lone liness, while children will benefit from their
experience.

PAWAN SAIL has always struggled to find decent childcare for his
daughter. His parents live in their native place and he never found a
centre that he felt was safe.

One day he picked up HT and was stunned by the stories of how a simple
idea can take off and make a huge impact. Sail sat down and started
thinking about his family and how great it is when the generations
come together.

"I suddenly thought that children could really benefit from the care,
wisdom and values of the elderly - many of whom are lonely and
confined to old-age homes," said the 35-year-old who works as a
translator at the Income Tax Department. "The elderly can provide safe
and good care for children and get an income while they do it, so they
don't feel left out by society."

Sail was inspired by the series to make a difference. "It was great to
see such ideas in black and white" he said. "I read HT every day and
particularly enjoy the supplements in Café, like Cars & Bikes and Plug
& Play . The editorial page is also great."

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