Join Meghdut on the MCRA Podcast for an unfiltered, eye-opening journey across India one step at a time with environmentalist, storyteller, and barefoot changemaker Siddharth Agarwal, founder of Veditum India Foundation.
In this episode, Siddharth opens up about his unusual life path cycling from Kolkata to Bombay, walking thousands of kilometres along India’s rivers, and discovering the invisible crises that shape the lives of millions. From illegal sand mining to environmental injustice, he breaks down why these issues matter to every Indian and how they quietly shape our cities, budgets, and climate.
But this isn’t just about activism. It’s about privilege, perspective, and why walking might be the most radical way to see your own country. Siddharth shares how slowing down changed his worldview, how he built a fellowship to “pass the mic” to unheard voices, and what it really takes to build community-led change especially in a city like Kolkata.
He also reflects on the Kolkata Changemakers movement, why we need more open-source activism, and what it means to live a life of purpose even when no one’s watching or funding.
Whether you're someone trying to make change, a city-dweller stuck in existential crisis, or just someone wondering if long walks can lead to long-term impact this episode might just shift your lens.
This one's for those who still believe Calcutta isn’t done yet.