Apeksha Homoeo Society Annual Report-2016-17 36 years in Committed for Children & Community Development
Annual Report- 2016-17
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Annual Report-2016-17
Contents
• About Apeksha..
i. Vision
ii. Mission
iii. Goal
iv. Values
• Governing Board Members
• Registration Details
• Our Reach
• Partner Organizations
• Projects implemented in 2016-2017
• Child Rights child protection
• Women’s social, economical and political empowerment
• Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihood Development
• Agrarian Crises and Famer’s Distress
• Rights over natural resources and renewable energy and housing right
• Community Health Development
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About Apeksha.....
Apeksha Homeo Society (AHS) a voluntary organization established in 1980. It has been working for the poor and marginalized communities in the State of Maharashtra focusing in the Vidarbha region for the last three decades. AHS work with multi-dimensional, approach to tackle poverty and marginalization in the remote rural areas. AHS’s programs focus on the most vulnerable and marginalized communities helping them work for their own development and achieve a life of fulfillment and well being.
AHS work with marginalized communities especially children and women on issues of education, livelihood, health, governance and sustainable agriculture. At present AHS is working directly in 280 village in 6 blocks of district Amravati in Maharashtra with concrete plans for expansion. For larger advocacy, AHS has linked with the likeminded organizations and built alliance of 25 NGOs in Vidarbha region to initiated “Child Rights Alliance” functional in 11 districts of Vidarbha region of the state. Further AHS are also promoting a network named ‘Kisan Mitra’, to work on the issues of agrarian crisis and farmers’ suicides in Maharashtra.
We have been partnered with national, international and government agencies like Save the Children, Action Aid, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, Tribal Development Department, HIVOS, UNICEF, Habitat for Humanity, Oxfam, CRY and NABARD etc.
Vision - Exploitation free society, where everybody enjoys sustainable livelihood, Values education and right to security • Equity- AHS believes in justifiable distribution
of resources and sharing of program benefits among deprived and marginalised communities Mission- Ensuring sustainable especially women, dalits and tribals development of women, children, farmers • Participation- Participation is core value and and landless by organizing people and pre- condition of working methodology of AHS. striving to build their capacities through AHS activities are planned, implemented and experiments and services and coordination monitored by and in close consultation of the with Government community. • Accountability- AHS is accountable to children and community, government, donors and other stakeholders. Through it action it also seeks Overall Goal- To work with women, accountability from the duty bearers to rights children, and farmers and landless for holder • Transparency- AHS actions are transparent and securing a sustainable, self-sufficient village, its program and budget are open to public free from child labour and exploitation scrutiny. AHS also seeks transparency in the instruments of local governance i.e. panchayat and government.
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Governing Board Members
SN Name of Member & Address Designation Educational Qualification Dr.Madhukar Namdeorao Gumble Executive Director DHB 1 Gurukunj -Mozari Ta.Teosa Dist.Amravati Maharashtra,Pin code No. – 444 902
Dr.Vilas Vittalrao Lokhande Deputy Director DHMS 2 Balaji Plot Pannalal Nagar Amravati Dr.Eknath Manikrao Mohod Executive Secretary BAMS, MD 3 Gurukunj-Mozari Ta.Teosa Dist.Amravati Maharashtra – 444 902
Meeratai Bele Joint-Secretary ANM 4 Daryapur Dist.Amravati Mobile No. 9822220624
Mrs.Sunitabai Chaudhari Treasurer 10th class 5 At.Post. Dehani Tq. Teosa Dist. Amravati
6 Dr.Kishor Mahadeorao Moghe Member DHMS, MD At Jalka Ta.Maregaon, Dist.Yeotmal 7 Mr.Shalikram Daghe At.Nimbhora Ta.Teosa Member 10th class Dist.Amravati
Vandana Vasnik Member 10th class 8 At. Post. Lalkhed Tq. Teosa Dist. Amravati Ganga Rajma Jawarkar Member 12th class 9 At.Post. Hatida Tq. Dharni Dist. Amravati
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Registration Details-
Sr. Relevant Act/Scheme Authority Registration Registration No. Number Date 1. Society Registration Act 1860 Asst. Registrar of Societies, MAH/705/1980 22-02-1980 Amravati Division, (Amravati) Amravati 2. Bombay Public Trust Act 1950 Asst. Charity F-829 (Amravati) 28-03-1980 Commissioner, Amravati Division, Amravati 3. Foreign Contribution Regulation Act Dypt. Secretary, Ministry 083740019 19-03-1985 1976 of Home Affairs, New Delhi 4. Income Tax Act 1961, 12A Commissioner of Income 4/0005/12A/24/96- 02-01-1997 Tax – II, Amravati. 97/A-549 5. Permanent Account Number, Income Commissioner of Income AAATA3645H 11-12-1980 Tax Act 1961 Tax (Vidarbha), Amravati. 6. Tax Deduction Account Number, Income Tax Officer, NGPA01337A 25-03-2005 Income Tax Act 1961 Amravati 7. Employee’s Provident Fund & Asst. Provident Fund MH62920 01-04-1996 Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952 Commissioner, Nagpur 8. The Maharashtra State Tax on Professional Tax Officer, PTR/4/3/6/160 Professions, Trades, Callings and Amravati Employments Act 1975 9. The Payment of Gratuity Act 1972 Divisional Manager Policy No. GGCA- 04-06-2007 (P&GS), LIC, Nagpur 606365 10. Income Tax Act 1961 80-G Commissioner of Income CIT-III/80G/A13/ 25-06-2007 Tax – IV, Nagpur. 06-07
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Our Reach-
Apeksha’s interventions spread across 11 districts from Vidarbha & Marathwada region of the Maharashtra state has helped improve the lives of more than ...... peoples from the most deprived communities.
Partner Organizations-
District NGO Amaravati 1) ApekshaHomoeo Society 2) Dream Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha 3) Mamta Bahuuddeshiya Society 4) DishaSanstha Buldhana 5) SavitribaiPhuleMahilaMandal Yavatmal 6) GraminSamsyaMukti Trust 7) PriydarshaniSanstha Wardha 8) RajarshiShahuMaharajSanstha 9) Bharatiy Bahuddeshiy Khadi & Gramodhyg Sanstha Chandarapur 10) VicharVikasSanstha Gadchiroli 11) AmhiAmchyaArogyasathi (AAA) 12) Gram Aarogya Ghati Chandrapur 13) Vichar vikas Sanstha Bhandra 14) Gramin yuva Pragatik Mandal Beed 15) Jagar Partishtan Latur 16) Kalapnadhari Sanstha
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Projects implemented in 2016-2017
SN. Name of the Project Name of donor Working area 1) Sustainable Village ActionAid 55 villages from Dharnai and Development Project Chandur Rly block in Amravati District 2) To Address the Farmers and ActionAid 9 districts from Vidarbha region address Crises issues in and 2 districts from Marathwada Vidarbha region 3) Promoting improved Department of Science 4 Villages from Melghat region in agriculture and sustainable and Technology Amravati district forest harvest to address malnutrition and migration in Amaravati district 4) Social and Financial CITI Foundation 20 Schools in Amravati and Education program through MELJOL, Chandur rly & Dhamangaon block (Aflatoun) Mumbai from Amravati district. 5) Social and Financial CITI Foundation 80 Schools in Amravati, Education program through MELJOL, Dhamangaon, Teosa and Chandur (Aflateen) Mumbai rly. block from Amravati district. 6) Community level Innovation CITI Foundation 40 Villages from Nandgaon Kh. in Aflatoun Financial and through MELJOL, block in Amravati district Social Education Program Mumbai 7) Construction of Houses & Habitat for Humanity, Bathroom Platform for Rural Mumbai Farmers & Tribes in Amravati district 8) Community Based Health Ministry 30 villages, 6 PHCs,6 Sub-Centres Monitoring of Government through SATHI, Pune 1 HDS from Dharani block Health Services (CBM) 15 Villages 2 PHCs, 1 RH, 4 Sub- Centres in Amravati districts 9) Promotion and linkages of NABARD 3 blocks (Teosa, Dharamangaon & SHGs Chandur rly.) in Amravati district 10) Movement for Creation of IIFCL (India 100 schools & villages from 6 School Dropout Free Zone in Infrastructure Finance districts in Vidarbha region 100 villages from 6 districts Compay Ltd., New of Maharashtra state Delhi. 11) Sustaining Livelihood base of Caring friends through 15 Villages from Dharani block in Marginalize farmers and Dilasa Org. Melghat region landless labourers by availing proper implementation of MGNREA & MREGS
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Child Rights child protection-
Apeksha’s prime approach of every initiative is holistic development of children from under-privileged communities. Apeksha endeavors towards to create the enabling environment where every child can enjoy childhood. Apeksha aims to reach the most vulnerable children those left behind by progress in child health, education and protection especially girl child.
Impact in numbers-
732 out of school children ICDS and anganwadi 3 Child marriages stopped retained in schools centers monitored for quality of service 257 Out of school children 255 Schools monitored for received bi-cycles basic amenities and quality 155 Children’s groups of education formed by grassroots HM, teachers, male/female organizations superintendents from 223 250 children received Ashramsahala received schooling material like 3 Children rescued from training on child rights and school bag, notebooks, pen child labour and child protection reconnected to schools 180 Aflatoun banks formed 110 Health Check-up camp and functional on school Children from 223 organized for the children level Ashramshala received training on child rights and Children suffering from child protection malnutrition linked to the ICDS
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Macro-level Policy and Advocacy Interventions-
Advocacy for enhancement of the status of Tribal Residential Ashramshalas
Apeksha continued its advocacy efforts on sanitations, drop-out and irregularity of enhancement of the status of children rate, quality education, child Asharamshala which are run by Tribal protection issues etc. Development Department, which marred Apeksha has been provided training with several problems & overall pertaining to the child rights & related functioning of the Ashramshalas is quite acts like POCSO, RTE, JJ etc. to the head poor. The advocacy was undertaken jointly masters, male/female superintendents, with the Child Rights Alliance, teachers, children representatives from 223 Maharashtra RTE forum, Tata Trust, residential ashramshalas from Nagpur experts & peoples representatives, we division (6 districts). deliberated with the line department, MLA, Tribal Devp. Minister. In order to create child protective friendly Consultation on the issues of Tribal environment in Ashramshalas, we Ashramshals was organized with the civil developed the “Child Protection Policy” society organizations, Parliamentarians, with the coordination of Tribal child rights activists participated at Development Dept. Nagpur which is Mumbai and Pune. They pointed out the applicable to the Ashramshalas from 6 issues regarding the infrastructure, basic districts in Nagpur division. facilities, nutritional food, hygiene and
Advocacy on Bal Gram Sabha Balgramsabha (Sate level policy advocacy) Formal recognition of Balgamsabha at village level
Apeksha striving for formal recognition of issues in village development agenda in the Bal Gramsabha by the government. It gram sabha meetings. Resolution passed in aims to become politically aware children Bal Gram Sabha and escalated to Gram about democratic institutions and civil Sabha sent to the District Collector/CEO rights and participate in village for further action, thereby politically governance and include the child rights recognizing issues of children.
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Stocktaking study on status of RTE implementation and state advocacy. (In collaboration with other organisations and networks)-
Apeksha has been working on the issues of Rte implementation in all over Maharashtra. Capacity building program for the community based school monitoring were conducted in operational area. Regular meetings were organized with the child group and child protection committee members to strengthen understanding on child rights focussing on the right to development, protection and participation. The children’s groups conducted meetings and relinked those children who had dropped out with schools. They also raised issues of quality learning, infrastructure and punishing children, which were then raised by community groups with the school administration. Due to the intervention of children’s and community groups the infrastructure in schools has improved.
We have conducted the stocktaking study of RTE implementation involving a survey on the indicator of functional schools in 9 districts. Policy advocacy and media campaign carried-out to publicize the findings of the study. Government become accountable to address the gaps in RTE implementation. Apesksha put forth the issues related to RTE implementation through the National Stocktaking Convention on RTE’s Implementation through national RTE Forum.
Child Rights Campaign-
We mobilized the community about the child rights issues from village to district level through different media such as short films, competitions, art exhibition, street play, poster show, rally, signature campaign, etc.
Efforts towards the Creation of Children’s collective for Bringing Change-
A sequence of interventions has been undertaken for keeping in mind the children’s needs for education, protection, participation and enhancing their skills so that they can be participative and also for boosting their overall confidence and act as a change agents in development process.
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Interventions with schools- Apeksha engaged directly with 255 schools to make them functional. Enrolment campaigns were organized to bring back to school back out of school children. Meetings were conducted with community members, teachers and SMC and panchayat members, Education dept. in entire year to sensitize them and for involving all the stakeholders in making education accessible to children.
Teachers Training- More than 200 teachers received training regarding the implementation of the Afaltoun program which promoted the social and financial entrepreneurships among the children in schools. Total 100 Aflatoun clubs and banks are formed and function on school level.
Say No to Child Labour
Ajnali Bapuram Dhande, 14 Years, Chaurakund village.
“I am happy that I got the opportunity to continue my education. I want to become a good teacher in future and educate children in my community,”
My village is situated in a remote area. My parents are illiterate and have a small piece of land on which they cultivate in the rainy season for the rest of the year they do daily wage labour. After class seven, I had to leave school to work in the fields and elsewhere with my parents, to support the family.
One day, a volunteer from Apeksha contacted me and gradually involved me in meetings and activities of children group in the village. The volunteer also met my parent. It was then I got to know the importance of education and completing studies. My parents also realized it agreed to resend me to the school
I was re-enrolled in Class 8. Now I regularly go to school with my friends and study well. Thanks to Apeksha for all the support and encouragement they gave me in pursuing my studies
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Women’s social, economical and political empowerment-
In 2016-17, Apeksha undertook several initiatives for promoting women’s collectives that provide economic, social and political empowerment to women. We continued to deepen its engagement with women from marginalized communities, farmer’s suicidal families, tribal and social backward communities.
Impact in numbers-
2902 Membership of Ekal 7 legal Aid support Mahila Kisan Centres “Sanvadini” 117 Single women linked Sanghatana Established in 7 districts to the Social Security Schemes
Women Gramsabha 818 Entrepreneurship Strengthened developed 636 Single women received training on various legal provisions people aware about the and schemes available for 818 farm widows started women’s property rights farm widows and the entrepreneurship development of their children people sensitized on the
women’s issues 252 SHGs formed & accessed credit linkage
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Strengthening Ekala Mahila Kisan Sanghatan & Mahila Gaon Vikas Samiti, establishing identities of women leaders and collectivizing women through economic activities were some of highlights of our work during the year.
We advocated for the rights and issues of the single women farm widows etc. on village to national level.
We supported for the of different campaigns, mass awareness about the gender equality, violence against women and girls under the Beti Zindabad Campaign with the association of ActionAid.
Formation and linkages of SHGS- Formed 200 SHGs in Chandur Rly, Dhamangaon Rly. and Teosal block from Amravati district with the support of NABARD.
Legal training to the farm widows and single women on property rights- 235 women have received training pertaining to various legal provisions, schemes available for farm widows and the development of the their children.
“Sanvadini” Legal Aid Support Center- Legal Aid Support Centre “Savadini” have established in 11 blocks. 1975 Single women approached to the centre. 151 cases have resolved regarding the property rights, govt. schemes and compensation etc..
Widow Women farmer’s Melawa- Total 6 Melawa organized on district level by the initiatives of Ekal Mahila Kisan Sanghatana. Where 732 women from farmer suicidal families were participated. The discussion and sharing regarding social security schemes, various govt. schemes, property complexities, etc. in Melawa.
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Economical Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Development-
• Helped to 110 women for enhancing their economic status by establishing the small scale entrepreneurship on village level such as goatry, poultry, grocery, stationery, agri. produce processing, shewai making, spices making etc.
Coordination with NAAM foundation for-
• 365 farm widows linked to the NAAM foundation and they received 15,000/- for their children education and business development. • 100 farm widows received goal • 243 farm widows received sieving machine
NTFP based entrepreneurships development of Tribal women- We have provided technical input training for harvesting/processing/marketing of NTFPs to tribal women in Melghat. As a result 4 enterprises have been started and it became source of additional income. More than 500 women introduced about the various recipes of the NTFPs and recognized its nutritional aspects.
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Women Festival (Mahila Mahotsav)-
A step ahead towards self-reliance
“Namaste! I am Sangita Dipakrao Shende, 39 years old. I live in Songaon village of Chandur block of Amravati district.
My husband is an agricultural labourer. I have two children Divya (15 years) and Gaurav (12 years), studying in 9th and 6th class respectively. I am a member of my village women’s self help group and also of the Women’s Village Development Committee (a block level women’s collective formed by village women with the help of Apeksha.
Before Apeksha entered our village, we were not aware about what our rights are and what different schemes by government are. I participated in various trainings. Gradually I became more confident and decided to start my own business. I took a loan of Rs.20, 000 from my self help group and started a grocery shop two years ago. I earn Rs.100-150 as profit every day. I have repaid the loan and also am saving to invest more in the shop and do other business. Besides this, I also cook and sell meals to a nearby business at Rs.60/meal, and earn an income of Rs.6, 000 in a month
My hands are full with all the household chores, looking after my children and my business. I want to further develop my business and help other women like me.
Thanks to my SHG, Apeksha and my family.
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Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihood Development
In 2016-17, Apeksha took the efforts at helping people from Melghat access and claim over the natural resources to develop the alternative income generation resource and sustainable livelihood. Apeksha continued its efforts for regular capacity building on entitlements related to agriculture (soil tests, subsidized seeds, vermi compost pits) and training on organic practices in its operational villages
Demonstrate improved practices of Maize production to increase income of tribal farmers- Conducted the 2 trainings with 107 farmers about the improved agriculture practices like seed treatment, fertilizer management etc. 121 maize demonstration plots established in 180 Acer by beneficiaries. Significantly increased the agricultural productivity and income by improving yield through the use of improved technology.
Forest Management planning and implementation through FRC- 10 action plans developed and implemented. People are controlling over management of their own natural resources. We ensured the community participation for democratic and collective use of forest land.
High-internal-regeneration of input and low external-input sustainable agriculture practices – Developed LEISA systems and farming for self reliance, bio scientific integration of agriculture in especially rain-fed dry land. Developed technology and strengthened demonstrations on village level.
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Interventions for effective implementation of MGNREGA- Apeksha developed the coordination with the line department for the effective implementation of MGNREGA. As a result, migration of the tribal people in Melghat has been reduced and they are getting the regular employment through the MGNEGA on village level.
Public hearing and campaign on Social Security Schemes- Mass consciousness about the social security schemes has been generated and community become aware about the procedure of claiming benefits from social security schemes and the updated rules. Pending and unsolved cases collected at village level and submitted to the government for quick action. 389 cases regarding the social security schemes have been resolved. Govt. machinery became accountable and responsible toward the implementation of SSS.
Saknu can support her family by selling fish
Saknubai, 50 years, Rangubeli village from Melghat
“River is revered as our mother. Now it has also become a source of livelihood for me. Now, I can earn enough to look after my family properly”
“Economic situation of my family is critical as we do not have any land of our own and my family comprises of eight members. I am a member of Archana Self Help Group which was formed by Apeksha. All members save small amounts of money every month and we can take small loans from this savings when we need. Apeksha also gives us ideas and support for taking up small business.
My house is situated on the bank of a river. Hence I decided to start a business of collecting fish and selling them in the market. Apeksha provided me a loan to purchase the fish nets and gave me lot of guidance and encouragement. I go to the river early morning along with my son to catch fish. We get around 5-6 kg of fish every day and sell them in the local market. Now I am earning a regular income of Rs.200-300/day. I can now provide sufficient food and fulfill the needs of my family with pride”. “I give heartfelt thanks to Apeksha for their support which built my confidence.”
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Agrarian Crises and Famer’s Distress-
Apeksha initiated the Kisan Mitra Central India is a network of 37 NGOs from Vidharbha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh who have come together on one platform to initiate some serious efforts to address the agrarian crisis which is continuing in the region. As well as, Kisan Mitra in working with the in solidarity with the alliance sanghatan in all over India. It has initiated efforts towards generation of livelihood means for the farmers with focus on economically viable and sustainable agriculture. Kisan mitra network actively involved in rural development activities through sustainable and innovative models of agriculture thereby reviving the trend of suicides and migration in these areas. With the cognizance of the issue among the international community and studies undertaken to understand the causes and solutions to the issue, the network has become important in unravelling the ground realities affecting a pragmatic approach to resolve this issue.
The Study orientation on the impact of the famer’s suicides
Media advocacy for the highlighting on agrarian crisis and famers suicides
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Publication of Kisan Partika- Kisan Mitra Network, quarterly publish Kisan Partika the network partners which shall comprise of articles on the existing policies pertaining to farmers and agriculture, success stories, innovative farming practices information for increasing the agricultural productivity ways and means to minimize the input cost, preserving and conserving ecology, land fertility, judicious use of water resources and achievements of the Kisan Mitra network, current trends in farming etc. Through this “KisanPatrika”. Famers are getting the valuable information pertaining to farming and the existing government schemes and farm policies which became helpful for increasing their knowledge.
Media Advocacy-
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Rights over natural resources and renewable energy and housing right
• Develop capacities of local communities for sustainable harvesting and processing of non timber forest produce (NTFP)- o In order to build the capacities of tribal peoples we have been conducted various trainings with the support of CSV, Wardha, CBK wardha. Total 171 people introduced about the advance harvesting practices of NTFPs like Mahua, Honey, Gum etc.. NTFP based alternative livelihood source generated by 177 families. Forest conservative interventions carried-out with initiatives of community by introducing advance technologies • Honey Harvesting and processing unit- o In current year 43 youths received honey extraction training by non-violent methods without destroying the honey comb. 34 youths are collecting honey by adoption of scientific method. 6 youths acquired honey processing and packaging knowledge. In current year 201 Kg, raw honey collected and it sold by 280/- Rs. per kg. • Gum harvesting and marketing- o Youths have received the training of advance gum extraction practices by CSV, Wardha. 49 youth are harvesting gum by ejection method. In current year 239 kg gum collected and sold in local market by 31,070/- Rs. per kg. • Mahua collection, preservation and marketing- o We sustained the mahua bank intervention in 14 villages. Conducted training on mahua collection practices by using net and bamboo based storage bin for mahua preservation. Increased 35% to 40% profit due to mahua bank
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Wild vegetable festival- Demonstration on the nutritional aspects of NTFPs and promoted its consumption as nutritional supplement in community. Total 227 women have received the training on the various recipes of wild vegetables, NTFP like mahua, gum etc. and also women from SHGs are selling the mahua bi-products like bhajiya, chikki, sharbat, laddu etc. in local market. During “wild vegetable festival” women have presented the recipes of wild vegetables with its significant nutritional values.
Community Health Development
We aimed to access quality health care for people, especially for those residing in rural areas, the poor, women, and children therefore we work with NRHM & Sathi Sehat for Community Based Monitoring and Planning as important component in order to ensure that the govt. health services in rural areas.
Apeksha intervened for addressing the malnutrition and maternal health in Melghat tribal region by dissemination of information, behavioral changes, supplying nutritional food etc. Apeksha closely work with the govt. health systems like ICDS centers, PHCs, Asha for promotion of institutional delivery, regular vaccination, hygiene and sanitation etc.
We formed “Rugna Kalyan Samiti” and Arrogya Mahasangh which provides feedback on the status of fulfillment of entitlements, functioning of various levels of Public health system and service providers, identifying gaps, deficiencies in services and levels of community satisfaction, which can facilitate corrective action in a framework of accountability
A survey on malnutrition and maternal death was conducted in 10 villages under the 2 PHCs. Survey findings were shared with the Health Department. As a result, all schemes related to addressing malnutrition, such as Amrut Aahar Yojana, Rashtriya Bal Swasth Abhiyan, are being implemented properly now. Survey findings were also presented before the Tribal Secretary,Mr. Dewara, in Pune. As a result, quality of nutritional supplementary food has improved and is being provided on a regular basis
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Tribal festival (Koraku Kala Mahotsav)- Koraku Kala Mahotsav organized on 23rd to 24th December 2016 at Tiamba, Dharani where people performed their traditional songs, dance and cultural activities. It was the first programme organised in Melghat on a large scale to promote Koraku tribal identity and culture. Government officials were invited from the block administration. They awarded the best three teams for their performance. Through the “khamb” traditional drama used for disseminating various messages of social reformation, different teams focused on the issues of Korku community such as illiteracy, superstition, malnutrition, migration etc. “Gadali” teams performed beautiful cultural dance with the traditional music. “Danda”, “Ghungaru”, folk songs were also performed. MLA, Prabhudas Bhilawekar, Zilla Parishad members, Sarpanch and other people’s representatives
praised the efforts of MJS and Apeksha for organising such a big cultural event.
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Contact Us- At Post Gurukunj-Mozari, Taluka Teosa, District Amravati (Maharashtra State) India. Pin-444 902 Telephone: 07225 – 224040, 224097; Fax: 07225 – 224097 Apeksha Homoeo Society, GurukunjWebsite: Mozari http://www.apekshasociety.org Page 23 Email: [email protected]