51. Walk of Life

The Walk of Life project is a unique and inspiring initiative aimed at improving literacy in India and about promoting education of Indian culture and heritage in the world. Even in a world of electronic communication, the best communication happens when we meet people in person. By Walk of Life, the primary intention is to connect with the people and motivate them to acquire education and adopt practices conducive to healthy living. Our speaker, Vijay Rajvaidya, serves as the Managing Director and CFO of India Currents, an award-winning publication that has served the Indian American community for 37 years. He brings over three decades of experience in Silicon Valley's high-tech and IT industry to his role at the helm of this nonprofit organization. His deep-rooted passion lies in India's rich culture, heritage, and civilizational history, which he is dedicated to sharing with his fellow Americans. Beyond his professional endeavors, Vijay is an active member of his Rotary club, the Evergreen Valley Rotary Club, where he contributes to literacy projects in India. In a remarkable undertaking, Vijay has embarked on a transformative project—walking through India on foot. This extraordinary journey covers the twelve Jyotirling temples, spanning approximately 6000 miles/9000 kilometers. Vijay's educational background includes an MBA in finance and multiple graduate degrees in engineering. In his leisure moments, he wears many hats, from being a theater actor and a licensed pilot to a mountaineer and a certified scuba diver. To learn more go to Vijay's Rotary club page: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/15155 Or to the project page (still in development): http://knowingindia.org/