ATMA NIRBHAR BHARAT- INITIATIVE THANAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION UT OF LAKSHADWEEP

Thanal is registered NGO under Societies Registration Act 1860 (SR.No.557/2009) and also a Recognized Medical Institution for Possession & Supply of Oral Morphine to Terminally Ill Patients.

ATMA NIRBHAR BHARAT-LAKSHADWEEP INITIATIVE When our honourable Prime Minister Mananiya Shri NARENDRA MODIJI declared Atma Nirbhar Bharat, our NGO decided to make Lakshadweep a self-reliant one. We have totally conceived the idea and meaning of Atma Nibhar Bharat. Lakshadweep is full of unexplored opportunities and natural resources that will make Atma Nirbhar Bharat-Lakshadweep initiative a suitable one. Through Atma Nirbhar Bharat, we will explore the resources in our islands and transform them into the bricks of nation building.

We took steps to motivate the youth and women to make their innovative ideas a reality by entrepreneurship. There are people with inherent talents in handicrafts and culinary in all islands and we can ignite their creative ideas and innovative minds for Atma Nirbhar Bharat. We have planned to gather creative minds and to provide reasonable options for micro or small enterprises that will supplant the need of depending mainland. We helped youth and women to establish some units so as they can lead a happy life in the islands.

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Throughout our Atma Nirbhar Bharat Lakshadweep program we have been VOCAL for LOCAL people, Local products and raw materials available locally. This made Atma Nirbhar Bharat a very beautiful concept and easily conceivable dream.

THANAL PROGRAMS UNDER ATMA NIRBHAR BHARAT  Thanal Traditional Hat Making Unit at Kiltan Island  Traditional Coir Making Unit at Kiltan Island  Thanal Traditional Culinary (Bakery) Unit at Amini Island  Thanal Coconut Climbing Unit at Island  Fabrication, steel welding, POP ceiling works unit at Kiltan Island

THANAL TRADITIONAL HAT MAKING UNIT AT KILTAN ISLAND The hats were made up of coconut leaves specially processed by women entrepreneurs and it’s a team work of women in Kiltan Island. This unit made ladies self-reliant and self- esteemed. This unit has a production capacity of 300 hats per month. There are 21 women working in this unit. They also get a fair income of 8000-15,000 INR per month. The raw material also readily available and this unit is eco-friendly.

TRADITIONAL COIR MAKING UNIT AT KILTAN ISLAND This also attached to the hat making unit. There are 18 women working in this unit. They also get a fair income of 7000-10,000 INR per month.

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THANAL TRADITIONAL CULINARY (BAKERY) UNIT AT AMINI ISLAND The cuisines in islands are exquisite and the ladies in Amini Island are well known for their cooking arts. We helped women to produce their bakery items and provided a platform at marketing level. This unit has 17 women and they have started 4 outlets to distribute their products. They earn 500-1000 INR per day.

THANAL COCONUT CLIMBING UNIT AT KAVARATTI ISLAND This unit created job opportunities to youth and it turned out to be a successful project. We established this unit with the help of Department of Agriculture and Krishi Vigyan Kendra. We also provided 10 days hands on training program, climbing machines, uniforms and certificates. We also gathered them under a roof and made them aware of life and earnings. They also realised the effectiveness of team work and enjoy helping each other.

This unit has 36 coconut climbers at Kavaratti Island. They also earn 32,000 to 84,000 INR per month. We also provided an office to them. We have planned to expand this project to all islands.

FABRICATION, STEEL WELDING, POP CEILING WORKS UNIT AT KILTAN ISLAND This unit provides a basic training to youth who are interested in this type of work. 10 young men work in steel welding unit and they are earning 15,000 per month. 20 men work in fabrication unit and they have earnings of 17,000 per month. POP ceiling works has 12 youth and they also earn 17,000-20,000 per month.

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OUTCOME OF THANAL PROGRAMS UNDER ATMA NIRBHAR BHARAT 1. Self-employment for 134 people and income to their families. 2. Mobilization of youth towards self-employment projects 3. Entrepreneurship and its advantages 4. Expression of hidden talents 5. Chain creation of jobs 6. Skilled employments 7. Youth are engaged in nation building

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THANAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES 1. Home Care Services . The provision of palliative medicines & rehabilitation aids including oxygen concentrator . Trained Doctors, Nurses & Volunteers . National Collaboration with Pallium & International Collaboration with Australiasian Palliative Link . International (Project Hamrahi) from 2013 to 2016 . Primary Palliative Care Centres in Kiltan, Kadmat & Amini and Palliative care units in , Agatti & Androth . Bathing Service, Nail Cutting Service & Hair Dressing Service . End of life care & Allowing Natural Death to happen . Bereavement Support 2. CHILDLINE India Foundation Services . Collaborating Agency of CHILDLINE India foundation, Ministry of Women & Child Development since 2016 (fourth consecutive term) . Day & Night 1098 emergency phone service . Awareness in Schools . Educational activities . Rehabilitation of disabled students 3. Para Legal Services . We exercise active Para legal services voluntarily to resolve the issues outside the court. We act as mediator as per the instructions from Honourable District Court. 4. Day Care Services . This service is provided for Geriatric Patients to get over with their boredom and to fill their days with happiness 5. Free ambulance services are provided for all patients 6. Medical camps . Camps for Cancer Screening, Free eye camps & free cataract surgeries in Mainland, Free surgery campaign for Cleft lip/Cleft Palate at Kavaratti, Free Medical Advice & Medical support 7. Anti Tobacco & Anti Drugs Campaign . Active Member of District Anti-Tobacco Committee, Kavaratti Island and provide counselling for quitting tobacco. ATMA NIRBHAR BHARAT-LAKSHADWEEP INITIATIVE THANAL | 5

8. Awards Given by Thanal . Nursing Excellency Award In consideration of outstanding performance in palliative nursing care and the vying attempt in improving quality of life among natives of Lakshadweep. . Organic Farming Innovation Award In consideration of innovative ideas in achieving success in organic farming in Lakshadweep.

THANAL CENTRES LAKSHADWEEP INSTITUTE OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE It was on 27th march 2013; the palliative care in Lakshadweep has been officially inaugurated. This day is remarkable because the budding of corals ensued that day. The palliative care center has been officially inaugurated by PadmaShri Prof. Dr.M.R.Rajagopal, Chairman of Pallium India on 27th march 2013. And on 27th march 2014, we have inaugurated our own office in Kavaratti. The drugs controller of Kerala state upgraded our institution as RECOGNIZED MEDICAL INSTITUTION for possession & supply of Oral Morphine to terminally ill patients.

FOSTER CENTRE FOR LEARNING & RESEARCH We provide foster link with students and teachers who approach for study/ research/ thesis work. We also treat them with utmost respect and hospitality. Many students from various parts of the country reach our centre and learn social service and palliative care.

COUNCIL FOR ORGANIC FARMING We promote organic and rooftop farming in all islands. We also provide seed kit and expert guidance.

COVID-19 AWARENESS CENTRE Thanal has initiated awareness program for preventing COVID-19 and strengthening social distancing and sanitisation ward by ward. We also distributed pamphlets to spread awareness among public.

ATMA NIRBHAR BHARAT-LAKSHADWEEP INITIATIVE This initiative is to create job opportunities and entrepreneurship in all islands. ATMA NIRBHAR BHARAT-LAKSHADWEEP INITIATIVE THANAL | 6

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS OF THANAL

. The drugs controller of Kerala state has approved our need for morphine and upgraded our institution as RECOGNIZED MEDICAL INSTITUTION. . The supply of Oral Morphine for terminally ill patients all over Lakshadweep . Around the clock services . International Collaboration with Australiasian Palliative Link International (Project Hamrahi) from 2013 to 2016 . Trained Doctor & Nurses (The very first in UT of Lakshadweep) . Trained Volunteers (A great achievement in public) . Primary Palliative Care Centres in Kiltan, Kadmat & Amini . Palliative care units in Kalpeni, Agatti & Androth . Foster Centre for Learning & Research (students from mainland attend the centre) . Collaborating Agency CHILDLINE India foundation, Ministry of Women & Child Development (fourth consecutive term) . Home care vehicle from MPLADS fund . Paralegal services including Paralegal Volunteers . Educational support to disadvantaged students . Anti Tobacco & Anti Drugs Campaign . Member of District Anti-Tobacco Committee, Kavaratti Island . Camps for Cancer Screening . Free eye camps & free cataract surgeries in Mainland . Free surgery campaign for Cleft lip/Cleft Palate at Kavaratti . Free Medical Advice & Medical support . Conducting Home Nurse Training Program . Eco-friendly & Environment Protection Campaigns . Training for DeepaSri (Self Help Group of Women) . Day Care Services for Geriatric Patients . Promoter of organic & rooftop farming . Free ambulance services . Bathing Service, Nail Cutting Service & Hair Dressing Service

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Dr. Ali Azher, MD K.Abdul Hameed (Moulana) Executive Director Founder & Chairman [email protected] [email protected] Mobile: 8281964363 Mobile: 9495877410

THANAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION SR.No.557/2009 (Societies Registration Act 1860) Recognized Medical Institution (For Possession & Supply of Oral Morphine to Terminally Ill Patients) Collaborating Agency CHILDLINE India foundation, (Ministry of Women & Child Development) Administrative Office, Kavaratti, UT of Lakshadweep, India – 682 555 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://thanallak.org/

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