Chaitali Das is an Internationally acclaimed award-winning Jute Revivalist, Social Entrepreneur. Even though she is presently battling Cancer; she is a Guinness World Record Holder and a former Mrs. International’ Title Holder pageant. She is heading a non-profit voluntary organization called Rakshak Foundation and her initiative later evolved to a start-up enterprise, Route2Jute Pvt. Ltd. which is incubated by Indian Institute of Management Centre of Innovation Park, Government of India, and its Label is called ‘Jute Story’.
“In the midst of managing a whirlwind of roles – as a committed, compassionate philanthropist, social entrepreneur juggling the demands of the home, office, deeply involved with my foundation which is close to my heart – I found myself on an unexpected detour." Cancer, the uninvited intruder, forced me to question the very fabric of my existence. The revelation struck like a thunderbolt, disrupting the routine of a life meticulously orchestrated. Every ounce of energy that was once dedicated to maintaining a seamless balance between home, office, and public responsibilities is now redirected to understanding the nature of my condition was to start packing for an unknown journey, the sense of urgency gripped my every moment. As a wife I am the strong pillar supporting my husband in his battle against heart ailment and stage 5 renal failure struggling for last 2 years now found myself standing at the crossroads of my own battle. The caregiver metamorphosed into the cared-for, and the weight of this transformation bore down heavily on my shoulders.
As I navigated this uncharted territory, I vowed to confront the shadows cast by this unexpected twist of fate. The initial diagnosis echoed like distant thunder, sending shockwaves through the fabric of my existence. Yet, as I stood at the crossroads of fear and fortitude the power to shape my narrative lay not in the illness but in my response to it. I have accepted the challenge that life has posed before me with grace and confidence.
