A globe trotter, Sarika was born in a culturally rich country ‘India’, and grew up in the cosmopolitan environment of New Delhi. Her strong inclination towards learning since childhood, has kept her engrossed in various streams of her interest.
After schooling from Queen Mary’s School, with Science subjects, she studied Advertising, Public Relations & Marketing from South Delhi Polytechnic for Women, and Computers from Apple Information Technology, U.K., (while pursuing graduation in Commerce from Delhi University).
Her passion towards Reading, Writing, Dancing, Swimming, Driving, Adventure Sports, Traveling, Environment and Social upliftment have added interesting dimensions to her life.
After marriage, she joined her husband, Ashish Baheti (IIT, Kanpur), in his business venture (VECTUS GROUP) as a Director in 1991. Blessed with a daughter and a son, family and home have continued to be her top priority. She balances her personal and professional life with ease. Her impeccable and professional approach has made many renowned national and international organisations make her a significant part of their team.
She is well known for her innate pursuit for excellence, and sincere deliverance with perseverance at all fronts.
She is a professional, freelance Voice-over Artist too.
With her passion to drive, it’s not surprising that she won a gold medal for the first position in a Women’s Car Rally in 2010. Also, she was officially enrolled as India’s first Formula 1 Marshal in 2011 Grand Prix.
With her concern towards environment and social welfare, she felt the need to spread awareness through a social platform, she then formed ‘Neeranjali’, a Non Profit Organisation. Since its inception in the year 2011, Neeranjali has been conducting several types of social welfare activities. Many individuals and NGOs seek association with NEERANJALI because of their undaunted trust and faith in her. Neeranjali is also associated with an international NPO 'Foundation for a Drug-Free World' to make our society aware of the harmful effects of alcohol and drugs. She is utilising her ancestral property and taking care of a co-ed school, established 30 years ago by the revered Kabra family in Rajasthan, for the welfare and upliftment of village Raiwasa dham in Sikar District.
Her willingness to learn more is evident as she studied Naturopathy & Yoga through KVIC (under MSME). Going higher holistically, she learnt the highest form of meditation ‘Vipassana’. With her unabated energy, she helps people empower and prosper with her holistic, personalised counselling for all age groups, through her platform AMPOWER WITH SARIKA.
Her dedication and untiring efforts towards the upliftment of the society are highly appreciable, and have been honoured through several prestigious awards.
AWARDS :
1. Winner of Women’s Car Rally (2010) - Forum for Breast Cancer Awareness.
2. Visionary Award of Excellence in Social Entrepreneurship (Lakshya Bhartee Foundation – 2014)
3. Nariudghosh Award for Water Conservation (2015)
4. Global Goodwill Ambassador (GGA – 2018)
5. Naari Ratan Sammaan Award (Nayi Peedhi Magazine, 2018)
6. “Beti of India” Award (Amlaa Aspiring Arts - 2018)
7. Dr. Sarojini Naidu Award (AAFT – 2020)
8. Udgam Women’s Achievers Award 2021
9. The Great Indian Women Award 2021
A keen learner since childhood, I had observed the elders in my family with high values, and contributing in many a ways for the betterment of those in need. It got engrained in me over the years. And once I was crossed the key phases in the life of a woman, I started my philanthropic journey. With ancestral roots from the rustic Rajasthan, to my having lived in the posh capital city of India, I got an insight of various types of challenges prevalent in the rural as well as urban areas. With depleting air, water and soil quality in the noisy and overcrowded cities, I realised that a lot needs to be done in the fields of environment. Taking small & steady steps to serve, I built my network and team of volunteers through my NPO ‘NEERANJALI’, founded in 2011. Gradually, as many individuals and organisations got associated, I diversified my Social Welfare Efforts all across India.
In the diverse landscape of India, the pursuit of societal transformation through effective service delivery, became an integral part of my philanthropic endeavour. My commitment to fostering a positive change, embarked me on a journey aimed at addressing critical issues in the areas of environment, education, empowerment and health.
One by one, I delved into the vivid requirements in all these fields. What seemed to be just the initial challenges, I employed strategies to overcome them. But as I started taking one step after another, there seemed to be no end to the eye-opening lessons and learnings.
In the context of environment, rapid urbanization and industrialization have taken a toll on India's ecosystem. The need for sustainable practices and conservation initiatives became evident. Challenges include limited awareness among local communities, lack of waste management infrastructure, and the absence of a sense of ownership for natural resources. To address these issues, I initiated awareness campaigns, collaborated with local authorities for waste disposal systems, organised tree-plantation & water body cleaning drives, gradually fostering a sense of responsibility for the environment.
Education emerged as another key area, with an unequal access to quality education, hindering social progress. In underserved communities, limited resources, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of skilled teachers are prevalent challenges. To bridge this gap, I began my involvement in the school established by my paternal side in a small village of Rajasthan. I started providing educational resources, and facilitated counselling workshops. Over time, these efforts contributed to improved learning and quality standards.
Empowerment, particularly of women and marginalized groups, is a pressing need. Gender inequality, restricted opportunities, and a lack of vocational skills hinders not only an individual’s progress but also of our motherland ‘India’. I’m in the process of launching skill development workshops, vocational training center, and self-help groups enabled individuals to gain economic independence and emerge stronger as a community that’s looked upto.
Health segment, too, comes with formidable challenges. Inspite of being a country with age old wisdom, and access to information in the digitalised 21st century, because of the laid back approach and/or the fast paced life-style, people still lack basic knowledge and wisdom. This is leading to increased physical, mental and emotional health issues.
With increasing consumption of alcohol and drugs (whether prescribed or illicit), the overall health is rapidly deteriorating. During the COVID pandemic, I started creating awareness towards better health management through the platform of AMPOWER WITH SARIKA. By collaborating with local doctors, conducting health camps and awareness campaigns, I have working relentlessly towards better living with healthier choices, because undeniably, only a healthy youth can help build a healthier nation.
As nothing worthwhile comes easily, in the early stages and even now, I too face common challenges like garnering support from the authorities and community, ensuring quality of work and sustainable solutions.
Despite being loaded with work and responsibilities, I try my sincerest best to overcome the challenges by building relationships through open communication and showcasing tangible results. Mobilizing resources involves leveraging partnerships with non-governmental organizations, local businesses and volunteers who share our vision. Sustained engagement demands continuous monitoring and evaluation, adapting strategies to evolving community needs, and maintaining a transparent approach.
In conclusion, my journey towards societal transformation has been a multifaceted endeavour with multi-prong strategies. By addressing the specific requirements of communities in the realms of environment, education, empowerment and health, I seek to catalyse positive changes. While challenges are numerous, my commitment to creating a meaningful impact drives me to develop innovative and sustainable solutions. The support I receive in the forms of appreciation, trust, respect, guidance, donations and help of any sort, infuses me with more determination on this not-so-easy journey of mine. With the extended support from great personalities and organisations like yours, I feel encouraged to make collaborative efforts, and move forth with an unwavering dedication towards social welfare. Thus, I pave the path towards a transformed society, one step at a time.
Love & Light
Rise & Shine!
~Sarika
After schooling from Queen Mary’s School, with Science subjects, she studied Advertising, Public Relations & Marketing from South Delhi Polytechnic for Women, and Computers from Apple Information Technology, U.K., (while pursuing graduation in Commerce from Delhi University).
Her passion towards Reading, Writing, Dancing, Swimming, Driving, Adventure Sports, Traveling, Environment and Social upliftment have added interesting dimensions to her life.
After marriage, she joined her husband, Ashish Baheti (IIT, Kanpur), in his business venture (VECTUS GROUP) as a Director in 1991. Blessed with a daughter and a son, family and home have continued to be her top priority. She balances her personal and professional life with ease. Her impeccable and professional approach has made many renowned national and international organisations make her a significant part of their team.
She is well known for her innate pursuit for excellence, and sincere deliverance with perseverance at all fronts.
She is a professional, freelance Voice-over Artist too.
With her passion to drive, it’s not surprising that she won a gold medal for the first position in a Women’s Car Rally in 2010. Also, she was officially enrolled as India’s first Formula 1 Marshal in 2011 Grand Prix.
With her concern towards environment and social welfare, she felt the need to spread awareness through a social platform, she then formed ‘Neeranjali’, a Non Profit Organisation. Since its inception in the year 2011, Neeranjali has been conducting several types of social welfare activities. Many individuals and NGOs seek association with NEERANJALI because of their undaunted trust and faith in her. Neeranjali is also associated with an international NPO 'Foundation for a Drug-Free World' to make our society aware of the harmful effects of alcohol and drugs. She is utilising her ancestral property and taking care of a co-ed school, established 30 years ago by the revered Kabra family in Rajasthan, for the welfare and upliftment of village Raiwasa dham in Sikar District.
Her willingness to learn more is evident as she studied Naturopathy & Yoga through KVIC (under MSME). Going higher holistically, she learnt the highest form of meditation ‘Vipassana’. With her unabated energy, she helps people empower and prosper with her holistic, personalised counselling for all age groups, through her platform AMPOWER WITH SARIKA.
Her dedication and untiring efforts towards the upliftment of the society are highly appreciable, and have been honoured through several prestigious awards.
AWARDS :
1. Winner of Women’s Car Rally (2010) - Forum for Breast Cancer Awareness.
2. Visionary Award of Excellence in Social Entrepreneurship (Lakshya Bhartee Foundation – 2014)
3. Nariudghosh Award for Water Conservation (2015)
4. Global Goodwill Ambassador (GGA – 2018)
5. Naari Ratan Sammaan Award (Nayi Peedhi Magazine, 2018)
6. “Beti of India” Award (Amlaa Aspiring Arts - 2018)
7. Dr. Sarojini Naidu Award (AAFT – 2020)
8. Udgam Women’s Achievers Award 2021
9. The Great Indian Women Award 2021
A keen learner since childhood, I had observed the elders in my family with high values, and contributing in many a ways for the betterment of those in need. It got engrained in me over the years. And once I was crossed the key phases in the life of a woman, I started my philanthropic journey. With ancestral roots from the rustic Rajasthan, to my having lived in the posh capital city of India, I got an insight of various types of challenges prevalent in the rural as well as urban areas. With depleting air, water and soil quality in the noisy and overcrowded cities, I realised that a lot needs to be done in the fields of environment. Taking small & steady steps to serve, I built my network and team of volunteers through my NPO ‘NEERANJALI’, founded in 2011. Gradually, as many individuals and organisations got associated, I diversified my Social Welfare Efforts all across India.
In the diverse landscape of India, the pursuit of societal transformation through effective service delivery, became an integral part of my philanthropic endeavour. My commitment to fostering a positive change, embarked me on a journey aimed at addressing critical issues in the areas of environment, education, empowerment and health.
One by one, I delved into the vivid requirements in all these fields. What seemed to be just the initial challenges, I employed strategies to overcome them. But as I started taking one step after another, there seemed to be no end to the eye-opening lessons and learnings.
In the context of environment, rapid urbanization and industrialization have taken a toll on India's ecosystem. The need for sustainable practices and conservation initiatives became evident. Challenges include limited awareness among local communities, lack of waste management infrastructure, and the absence of a sense of ownership for natural resources. To address these issues, I initiated awareness campaigns, collaborated with local authorities for waste disposal systems, organised tree-plantation & water body cleaning drives, gradually fostering a sense of responsibility for the environment.
Education emerged as another key area, with an unequal access to quality education, hindering social progress. In underserved communities, limited resources, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of skilled teachers are prevalent challenges. To bridge this gap, I began my involvement in the school established by my paternal side in a small village of Rajasthan. I started providing educational resources, and facilitated counselling workshops. Over time, these efforts contributed to improved learning and quality standards.
Empowerment, particularly of women and marginalized groups, is a pressing need. Gender inequality, restricted opportunities, and a lack of vocational skills hinders not only an individual’s progress but also of our motherland ‘India’. I’m in the process of launching skill development workshops, vocational training center, and self-help groups enabled individuals to gain economic independence and emerge stronger as a community that’s looked upto.
Health segment, too, comes with formidable challenges. Inspite of being a country with age old wisdom, and access to information in the digitalised 21st century, because of the laid back approach and/or the fast paced life-style, people still lack basic knowledge and wisdom. This is leading to increased physical, mental and emotional health issues.
With increasing consumption of alcohol and drugs (whether prescribed or illicit), the overall health is rapidly deteriorating. During the COVID pandemic, I started creating awareness towards better health management through the platform of AMPOWER WITH SARIKA. By collaborating with local doctors, conducting health camps and awareness campaigns, I have working relentlessly towards better living with healthier choices, because undeniably, only a healthy youth can help build a healthier nation.
As nothing worthwhile comes easily, in the early stages and even now, I too face common challenges like garnering support from the authorities and community, ensuring quality of work and sustainable solutions.
Despite being loaded with work and responsibilities, I try my sincerest best to overcome the challenges by building relationships through open communication and showcasing tangible results. Mobilizing resources involves leveraging partnerships with non-governmental organizations, local businesses and volunteers who share our vision. Sustained engagement demands continuous monitoring and evaluation, adapting strategies to evolving community needs, and maintaining a transparent approach.
In conclusion, my journey towards societal transformation has been a multifaceted endeavour with multi-prong strategies. By addressing the specific requirements of communities in the realms of environment, education, empowerment and health, I seek to catalyse positive changes. While challenges are numerous, my commitment to creating a meaningful impact drives me to develop innovative and sustainable solutions. The support I receive in the forms of appreciation, trust, respect, guidance, donations and help of any sort, infuses me with more determination on this not-so-easy journey of mine. With the extended support from great personalities and organisations like yours, I feel encouraged to make collaborative efforts, and move forth with an unwavering dedication towards social welfare. Thus, I pave the path towards a transformed society, one step at a time.
Love & Light
Rise & Shine!
~Sarika
Present Designations
Past Experiences
EducationB.Com, Delhi University;
Diploma in Computer Studies, National Computing Centre (U.K.); Advertising, Public Relations & Marketing, South Delhi Polytechnic of Women; Schooling, Queen Mary's School. Personal lifeWith Divine Blessings, married to Ashish Baheti; blessed with a daughter & a son.
InterestsReading
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