The Vision of Antyodaya Documentation & Compilation of the Best Practices of Sustainable Development As Propounded by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Volume 2 - Agriculture, Handicrafts & Livelihood ISRN Indian Social Responsibility Network “Antyodaya” Philosophy derived by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya “It is essential that we think about our national identity, without which Independence has no meaning” Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya (1916-1968) was a of Ministry of Culture. They were the backbone statesman, thinker, philosopher, intellectual and an for differentiating the practices into seven organizer- who dedicated his entire life to nation thematic areas: Health, Education, Agriculture, building through his sheer dedication, superlative Artesian, Livelihood, Urban Development, intelligence and his peerless organizational Rural Development, Environment, Welfare and capabilities. He was also one of the founding leaders Integrated Development. The project aimed to of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh — the forerunner of document and disseminate the best practices the BJP. implemented by voluntary organizations/ Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya proposed individuals for upliftment of vulnerable section of ‘Antyodaya’ philosophy, which means the ‘rise the society. Its objective is to provide a platform for of the last person’. Shri Upadhyaya stressed on unsung heroes to highlight the innovations adopted ‘Antyodaya’ to rid the nation of extreme poverty. and document the same for future replication. It also formed a part of Shri Upadhyaya’s core Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya also stressed, “Man philosophy of “Integral Humanism”– that the highest creation of God is losing his own viewed the man distinctly from the popular identity. We must re-establish him in his rightful ones propagated in his time by capitalism and position, being him the realization of his greatness, communism. It means to ensure that the last reawaken his abilities and encourage him to exert person in the ladder or the chain gets the benefitsfor attaining divine heights of his latest personality. of growth and development. Regarding poverty, This is possible only through a decentralized he was of the view that the state should assure a economy”. He always believed that the goal of an minimum standard of living to all individuals. He individual is not merely to conserve the culture, believed that economic schemes and progress can but to give it momentum for its revitalization as a be measured by the person situated at the lowest dynamic and capable entity. Thus, there is a need level and not at the highest level of the society, who to make arrangements to ensure that the society have risen above on the economic ladder. leads a healthy and progressive life. Antyodaya is the basic principle of the political As focused in ideology propounded by Pandit and economic philosophy of Pandit Deendayal Deendayal Upadhyaya, there is a need to develop Upadhyaya. Not forgetting about the nature, community leaders who in return can address fulfillment of necessities of human life includingdevelopment issues at community level. The book health care for individual, educating individual, captures some good examples of the leaders/ work for all and capital formation were some of organizations who are working for sustainable the morals defined under the concept of Integraldevelopment. Humanism by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. These morals were the guiding principles for Indian Social Responsibility Network (ISRN) to conceptualize the idea of rolling out the study “Documentation and Compilation of best practices of Sustainable Development as Propounded by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya” with the support Patron & Mentor Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, President, ICCR, Vice Chairperson, ISRN Editor Santosh Gupta CEO, ISRN Associate Editors Srisha Singh, Anjbeen Jamal & Selina Priya Dias Managing Editors Jiwan Prakash Saha, Bindiya Narang, Nilesh Arya, Sudeshna Basu, Shalini Tummala, Anehi Mundra, Lakshita Gupta, Pranjali Malhotra and Namrata Singh Design Saarthak Development and Business Solutions Pvt. 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Contents Message- Shri Narendra Modi 10 Message- Shri Amit Shah 11 Message- Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman 12 Message- Shri Prahlad Singh Patel 13 Message- Dr. Rajiv Kumar 14 Message- Dr. Mahesh Chandra Sharma 15 Message- Om Prakash Sakhlecha 16 Foreword- Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe 17 Message from the CEO Desk- Shri Santosh Gupta 18 ISRN An Overview 22 Antyodaya Journey 27 Jury Members of the study 34 Special thanks: Social Institutions/Antyodaya Fellows/Study Associates 40 Badlav Foundation 48 Kayakalpa 51 Hum Community 53 Palan Sanstha 56 Rozgar Dhaba 58 Gaumukhi Sewa Dham 64 Dhulagori Gram Unnayan Parsad 66 Kishan Gousewa Samiti 67 Win Over Cancer 70 Chetna Social NGO 74 Rudraksh Abhyudaya Navchetna Sasthan 78 AYUSH 80 Sampoorna Bamboo Kendra 82 Sevavardhini 85 Malwa Sapera Cooperative Society 88 Adarsh Mahila Griha Udyog (AMGU) 92 Mann Deshi 94 Rashtriya Sewa Bharati 96 Shivprabha Charitable Trust 99 Swayam Shikshan Prayog 101 Chandrika Chauhan 105 Tamil Nadu Women’s Collective 108 Mahila Swavlamban Kendra 111 Adarsh Muthana 113 Chetana 115 Om Creation Trusts 119 Janapada Seva Trust 121 Sunita Jain 123 Concept India Sansthan 125 Dhulagori Mahila Samity 129 Enactus 131 Grassroot 133 Jute Artisans Guild Association (JAGA) 135 Lok Sewa Evam Gramin Prodyogiki Vikas Sansthan 136 Chetana 138 WingstoFly – The Foundation 139 Surekha Lambe 141 YouthNet 144 Vikas Bharati 146 Kala Vishwa Pratishthan 148 Padma Shree Shankar Bapu Apegaonkar Charitable Trust 149 IIM Kozhikode, Kerala 151 Aide et Action (AeA) 152 Visionaries of Creative Action for Liberation and Progress 156 Rural Agency for Social and Technological Advancement (RASTA) 158 Meghalaya Basin Development Authority 162 Craftvala 168 Desi Trust 170 Enactus SRCC 172 Devrai Art Village 174 MATR 176 Sandur Kushala Kala Kendra (SKKK) 178 Sangeeta Devi 180 Bhoori Bai 181 Suchetna 183 Annadana Soil and Seed Savers 188 Dr. K.R. Hullanache Gowda 190 Krishi Vigyan Kendra 192 Shree Ram Krushna Trust 194 Vivekananda Kendra 196 Narayan Lal Gurjar 199 Patel Genabhai Dargabhai 201 Urban Kisaan 203 NaPanta App 206 Arjun Mandal 207 Farm2Food Foundation 208 L&T Financial Services 209 DEHAT 212 Gold Farm 215 I Support Farming 217 Nehru Kissan Club Trust (NKCT) 219 Prem Singh 221 Farmer Friend 223 Green Agrevolution 225 Grameena Vikas Kendram. 227 Kamal Kisan 230 Centre for Sustainable Agriculture 232 Participatory Rural Development Initiatives Society (PRDIS) 234 Kalpavalli Greens Producer Company 236 Trinity Saioo 238 Deendayal Shetkari Vikas Prakalp 242 Tarachand Belji 244 Kheti Virasat Mission 246 Surbhi Sewa Bahuudeshiy 248 Lupin 250 Triveni Krishna Organic Private Limited 252 Bhartiya Kisan Sangh 253 Central Herbal Agro Marketing Federation of India (CHAMF) 254 Oachira Farmers Extension Organization (OFEO) 256 Retired Lt, Cdr C.V. Prakash 257 Lalita Mukati 259 Beejom 260 Apulkeee Samajik Sanstha 266 Triranga Yubak Sangha (TYS) 268 Saguna Rural Foundation 270 MESSAGE Shri Narendra Modi lr Za|X´ _m{Xr Prime Minister ‡YmZ _®Ãr, ^maV gaH ma Government of India MESSAGE Due to people powered efforts, India has scaled new heights of development across all sectors over the last five years. The result of our collective efforts is showing and the fruits of development are empowering the lives of 130 crore Indians. Guided by the ideals and philosophy of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, we are continuously striving to improve quality of life of the most downtrodden. Be it toilets, electricity, bank accounts, gas, education or healthcare, we have focused on providing basic amenities to the poor, disadvantaged and under-privileged sections of the society. The nation is marching ahead with contribution from all segments. The present is changing at unprecedented speed and scale and a 'New India' is shaping. Efforts of voluntary organisations and charitable institutions have played a role of force multiplier and given boost to Government's efforts towards all round and inclusive development. The collective efforts of all stakeholders are vital in moving from incremental progress to a high jump the nation aims for. The untiring efforts of Indian Social Responsibility Network (ISRN) to identify, document and showcase the best practices in sustainable development are a step in the right direction. I hope that the study will reflect the best sustainable practices and inspire others to work for the upliftment of poorest of the poor. May the study succeed in achieving its desired objectives. I extend my best wishes to the entire team