In early 1990s, the Himachal government had launched a literacy campaign; and — always one to help others — Nekram ji associated himself with this initiative. While he continued farming, he also visited various villages to educate people. It was during this period that he came across some academicians and social workers from the state who opened his eyes towards, and gave him a deeper understanding of, the plight of people who live in rural Himachal. And so Nekram ji decided to compliment his literacy initiatives with discussions on pertinent issues in an effort to raise awareness about them among the community members.
