Published Books by Deepak Nagargoje: A Social and Transformational Perspective
Gulamacha Jina, Andharatala Jagana
Samakaleen Prakashan, Pune
Gulamacha Jina, Andharatala Jagana is a profound and research-based book by Mr. Deepak Nagargoje based on social reality.
This book is a comprehensive and sensitive study of the lives of sugarcane harvesters in Beed district. The plight of sugarcane harvesters, their daily struggles, and the reality of exploitation behind their livelihood are presented clearly and fearlessly.
The book not only describes these problems but also examines their root causes and offers practical solutions. It explores how the education of the children of sugarcane harvesters is disrupted and analyzes the resulting malnutrition, teenage motherhood, child marriage, infant mortality, sexual exploitation, economic injustice, and social stigma.
Although this book is written from a scientific and research-oriented perspective, it carries a deep sense of human compassion and social responsibility. The author documented his experiences by working directly with hundreds of sugarcane-harvesting families in their villages and workplaces. As a result, the book combines the analytical perspective of a researcher with the compassion of a social worker and the commitment of an activist.
The unique strength of this book is that it does not merely present problems but also proposes meaningful solutions. The work carried out by the Shantiwan project for the children of sugarcane harvesters, along with the positive transformation in their lives, is authentically documented. Therefore, Gulamacha Jina, Andharatala Jagana is not merely a social observation but also a guide and a record of transformation.
Hirwa Swapna
Utkarsh Prakashan, Pune
Hirwa Swapna is a heartfelt book by Mr. Deepak Nagargoje that is deeply rooted in reality. It presents the agricultural experiment carried out at Arvi through Shantiwan. Inspired by the tragic reality of farmer suicides in the Marathwada region, the author studied the issue in depth and sought practical solutions.
The outcome of this research was a sustainable agriculture and water conservation initiative implemented through Shantiwan. Through this experiment, hundreds of acres of land came under irrigation, new water sources were created, and agriculture was revived.
This initiative was not limited to agriculture alone; it also focused on rebuilding the mental, social, and economic well-being of farming families. Hirwa Swapna is the story of a dream transformed into reality.
The book presents the Shantiwan model as a source of hope where farmers can rebuild their lives instead of giving in to despair, where barren land turns green again, and where communities regain confidence.
Through this book, the author demonstrates how the despair created by farmer suicides can be transformed into a movement of hope.
Hirwa Swapna is not merely a book but a document of hope, determination, and renewal.
It chronicles the green transformation achieved through Shantiwan’s agricultural initiatives and the new reality that emerged from them.
Both books are mirrors of social and human reality.
Gulamacha Jina, Andharatala Jagana portrays the pain of exploitation and social injustice, while Hirwa Swapna presents the hope and transformation that emerge from that very darkness.
Shri Deepak Nagargoje’s vision, sensitivity, and unwavering commitment to social development are clearly reflected in both books. He is not merely a writer but also a dedicated social activist who gives voice to the struggles and aspirations of marginalized communities.