In this world where the motive is all about profit, forgetting people and the planet, finding an organization that truly speaks to our hearts is a challenge. That’s why we chose Paushtik Life as the perfect place for our internship. More than an organic food brand, Paushtik Life is a movement—it champions sustainability, women empowerment, ethical farming, and community upliftment. Their philosophy, encapsulated in their tagline “Heal Self and Heal the World,” resonates deeply with us, making this internship not just a learning experience but a step toward healing real change.
Commitment to Sustainability: Healing the Planet
Paushtik Life puts sustainability at the core of its work. In this sense, the products supplied are healthy while being environmentally protective. Harmful pesticides and chemical fertilizers do not have space in PGS/NPOP Certified Farmers that they collaborate with. So they save soil, water, and biodiversity.
Moreover, Paushtik Life’s emphasis on local sourcing reduces the carbon footprint associated with food production. They promote sustainable agricultural practices, ensuring that farming remains a viable and eco-friendly profession for generations to come. This aligns perfectly with our own desire to be part of an organization that actively works towards a greener, more sustainable future.
Women Empowerment: Strengthening Communities
Another big reason we chose Paushtik Life is because they empower women. Women farmers and entrepreneurs are systemically marginalized in many parts of the world. Paushtik Life is doing a great job by empowering women through the organic food sector, offering them opportunities, training, and fair wages.
By supporting women-led farming cooperatives and encouraging female participation in the agricultural economy, Paushtik Life is breaking gender barriers and helping create a more inclusive society. This mission of uplifting women aligns with our own values, making us proud to be part of an organization that believes in equal opportunities for all.
Uplifting the Marginalized: Creating Real Change
In addition to gender equality, Paushtik Life aims to empower marginalized communities. Many small-scale farmers are not competitive with the big agribusinesses, where they end up being taken advantage of through unfair trade practices or selling their produce at unremunerative prices. Paushtik Life ensures fair trade practices, opening access to a larger market while remaining ethical in its business.
They work directly with small farmers, cooperatives, and rural producer organizations to bring economic stability and food security to the underprivileged communities. We are excited to be part of an organization that puts people before profit and is working toward real social impact as interns.
Promoting Organic Food: A Healthier Future for All
One of the major global concerns of today is the mass consumption of processed, chemically treated foods that contribute to lifestyle diseases. Paushtik Life addresses this problem head-on by teaching people the importance of organic food and making it more accessible.
They believe that good health should not be a privilege but a right. Combining the wisdom of traditional agriculture with modern scientific research, they promote a lifestyle that is natural, wholesome, and free from harmful additives. This aligns with our personal beliefs in healthy living and conscious consumption, making our internship here both meaningful and impactful.
“Heal Self and Heal the World”: A Philosophy We Believe In
Paushtik Life is a simple yet powerful philosophy: “Heal Self and Heal the World.” They recognize that personal well-being and environmental health are inextricably linked. Choosing organic food, sustainable farming, and empowering marginalized communities all improve our own lives while being part of a much larger movement toward global well-being.
This internship is more than just professional experience; it is a chance to be part of something bigger. The idea that small, conscious choices can create a ripple effect of positive change is what excites us to work with Paushtik Life.
Supporting farmers and recognized for their impact
Paushtik Life is not just selling food but transforming the agricultural landscape. Their efforts in supporting farmers’ cooperatives and creating sustainable livelihoods have been recognized far and wide. They were awarded the UKIERI award in 2019 at ICRISAT, Hyderabad, for their contribution to Agri-Food Innovation in India for a Sustainable Future.
This is proof that the concern for ethical business practices, sustainable development, and empowerment of the community all makes sense with these values. An understanding that our work, as interns to such an organization, will be contributing towards an organization that has already been doing something great makes it even more rewarding.
Thoughts on Sustainable Living
Sustainability is no longer an option but a necessity. From climate change to food insecurity, the way we consume directly impacts the world around us. Choosing sustainable brands like Paushtik Life is one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce our environmental footprint.
We are here to learn and add towards the day when people will not have to choose between health, sustainability, and affordability. Paushtik Life proves it is possible to create a system that benefits both consumers and producers while safeguarding the planet.
Final Thoughts: Why This Internship Matters
Interning at Paushtik Life is not just professional growth; it’s being part of the movement in changing the way we think about food, health, and sustainability. Their dedication to empowering communities with organic living and protecting the environment makes it the perfect place for us to learn, contribute, and grow.
We are proud to be associated with an organization that believes in “Healing Self and Healing the World.” Through this internship, we hope to gain not just skills but also a deeper understanding of how conscious choices can create a better world for future generations.
Written by: Ms. Sania Hazra , Pursuing B.A. (English), Loreto College