Pankaj Nayak’s journey as a catalyst for change began in the most humble of ways. In the early 1980s, driven by a deep-seated desire to empower those around him, he established a small library for his financially struggling friends. This modest initiative, operating from 1984 to 1986, was a testament to his early commitment to education and community development. Little did he know then that this spark would ignite a lifelong passion for social service and intellectual pursuits. The library served as a cornerstone, fostering a love for reading and learning among his peers, and ultimately shaping the activist and leader he would become.