VILLAGE SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION FOUNDATION
MARCH DEBRIEF
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1 Overview 3
2 District Amravati 4
3 District Yavatmal 7
4 District Wardha 11
5 District Chandrapur 15
6 District Gadchiroli 18
7 District Aurangabad 20
8 District Nanded 23
9 District Parbhani 25
10 District Beed 28
11 District Nandurbar 32
12 District Raigad 35
13 VSTF-CAIM Partnership 38
14 PMAY Status in VSTF Villages 39
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Overview
We, at VSTF, had an eventful March, particularly with the onboarding of the new cohort of CMRDFs, the bustle around water conservation efforts being led by our Fellows with great support from our Lead Development Partners along with a whole host of activities which accelerated the speed, extent and, breadth of social impact created.
However, the highlight of the month was the incredible energy and enthusiasm we witnessed around Women's day! Fellows across the board engaged in activities ranging from skill development and livelihood opportunities to improving health and sanitation levels to emphasizing the importance of more women participating in governance and democracy. It was only wise that on this occasion we also celebrated the work done by our amazing female CMRDFs, who, in their unique ways, are adding immense value towards the program. We had their stories shared in over 20 newspaper publications, which went on to inspire the masses and receive great applause all over. We are truly grateful to have them onboard!
Jalyukt Shivar and Galmukta dharan va Galyuak Shivar activities were conducted extensively in partnership with our LDPs. From the creation of farm ponds to Gabians to repair work of existing structures was undertaken. Additionally, the new cohort of Fellows has begun their transformation journeys with PRA sessions and data collection. They will be joining our Fellows from previous batches in preparing VDPs to be presented on the 1st of May.
We also had the opportunity to present at Axis Bank's 3rd annual conference, which held a focus on 'Shared action for shared prosperity.' The Hon. Chief Minister of Maharashtra, who is also the spearheading light behind VSTF, Shri. Devendra Fadnavis spoke at the event emphasizing the importance of the convergence of Government and CSR efforts in order to create sustainable development. Ms. Shikha Sharma, MD and CEO, Axis Bank, lauded the initiative and our partnership with Axis Bank Foundation. Our Mentor Mr. Praveen Pardeshi also shared his thoughts on the subject while sharing a panel discussion with Mr. Amit Chandra, ATE Foundation, our LDP in Beed.
March also saw the launch of Rang De Maharashtra, an initiative to paint over 350 schools, anganwadis, and Gram Panchayat buildings across the state. This project, in partnership with Nerolac Paints and Tata Trusts, is set to transform the landscape across these learning institutions leading to an improvement in learning outcomes. We are excited to be working with local community members along with students and partners in the activity. We would also like to extend an invitation to all our Partners to join us!
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Revenue Division : Amravati District : Amravati Talukas : Dharni, Teosa Lead Development Partner : HUL and TATA TRUSTS
On the occasion of Holi 22 new gas connections were distributed under PM Ujjwala Yojana in Rehtya Gram Panchayat. Similarly, on the occasion of Holi foundation stone was led for Street light works in Zapal Gram Panchayat.
Samadhan shibir was organised in Didmda village, Berdabalda GP. This was fourth camp in Berdabalda GP. 31caste certificate application,9 niradhar youjana application were collected. Similar camp was also organized in Rehtya Gram Panchyat where 64 caste certificates and 6 Niradhar Yojana certificated were distributed.
122 Kitchen Garden Kits were distributed in Berdabalda GP with the help of our lead development partner HUL and TATA consultancy services.
Our knowledge partner for Amravati ‘CAIM’ helped 15 farmer group in purchasing 10 goats each in Shendola Kh. Similarly in Shendola Bk. 10 cows were distributed among 5 farmer groups.
Our fellow from Shendola Bk. organized a 2 exposure visit to Ralegan Siddhi, Hivare Bajar and Patoda. Nearly 50 villagers participated in this exposure visit where they learnt importance of community participation and watershed management.
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On the occasion of women’s day awareness program was organized in our Gram Panchayats. Our fellow with the help of Anganwadi sevika and Sarpanch discussed about Good touch, Bad touch, right to education, domestic violence and adolescent and reproductive help.
With the help of gap funds provided by VSTF, Digital library and RO water purifier was installed in Shendola Kh. Gram Panchayat.
Under Jal Yukat Shivar watershed development work is under progress across all Gram Panchayats. Our partner Samaj Pragati Sahayog is helping our fellows with technical knowledge.
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District :Yavatmal
Revenue Division : Amravati Talukas: Yavatmal, Ner, Ghatanji, Kalamb. Pusad, Umarkhed Lead Development Partner : TATA TRUSTS, Reliance Foundation, Asix Bank Foundation
Farm ponds are being constructed in all Gram Panchayats. ‘Magel tyala shet tale’ is really being implemented in Yavatmal District. Hon. Collector Sir along with our fellows are playing very important role in bringing successes to this Scheme.
Our fellow from Chikani Domga Gram Panchayat took a lead in organizing a health checkup camp. Total 152 patients were checked for Blood suger, Blood pressure and Hemoglobin.
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Our lead development partner Reliance Foundation took a lead in constructing ‘ASARA’ a Earthen Nala Band in Naza Gram Panchayat of Kalamb Block. Reliance foundation contributed 90% of the total cost required for the construction and remaining 10% were collected from beneficiaries.
Under Unnat Krishi sheme of Agriculture department tractors were distributed Bitgaon Gram panchayat of Yavatmal District. Along with these tractors agriculture equipments and processing units were distributed. Shuch schemes will definitely help in doubling farmer’s income. Villagers are very happy as first time they are benefited from this scheme only because awareness created by of our fellow.
Under DEENDAYAL UPADHYAYA GRAM JYOTI YOJANA 31 new connections were given Khairi Gram Panchayat of Kalamb Block.
As part of POCRA project , 20 new fellows have joined Yavatmal District. After one month of class room and field training they have started working in their respective Gram Panchayat. As part of the first phase they are collecting Data. On the basis of this data and PRA techniques, they will present their VDP in front of Gram Sabha on 1st of May.
Ga Mukta Dharan va Gal Yukta Shivar is being implemented in various Gram panchayats of Yavatmal District. On various site more than 100 tractors are working with more than 5000 trolley silt is being removed everyday.
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Revenue Division : Nagpur District : Wardha Taluka : Arvi and Deoli Lead Development Partner : Mahindra Rise
With the help of our fellow, Ignited Minds, an innovative educational activity was organized in Loni and Fattepur Gram Panchayat. In this activity complex mathematics and Science is explained to students with help of simple games and day to day activities.
With help of Lead bank for Wardha District Bank of India, 10 day Goat raring training was organized. 45 villagers from too benefit of this training and are now ready to start their own raring.
Under Swacha Bharat Mission, Dustbins were distributed to every household in Plasgaon Gram Panchayat. NADEP pits are also being constructed so that complied waste can be decomposed.
Under guidance of Hon. Collector Sir works of farms roads is under progress. When complete these roads will play huge role in connecting villages and hamlets with outside world.
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With the help of lead development partner Mahindra Rise, farmers from 3 villages are able to sell their vegetable produce directly to customers. Mahindra has provided space in their Hingna Plant for vegetable stall, where every Friday women from Isapur travel 100 km with 500kg vegetable and come back with wide smile.
Under the expansion which took place in February, 5 new fellows have joined Wardha in Deoli and Arvi Block. Awareness about VSTF and Data collection and preparation of village development plan is under progress. They will keep their Village Development plan in Gram Sabha of the 1st May.
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Hon. Collector Sir visited few villages under VSTF and gave guidance on Waste management, Skill development and importance of education and health. Regular visits from Collector Sir are helping fellows in expediting their work.
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District : Chandrapur
Talukas : Mul, Pomburna, Jiwati, Lead Development Partner : TATA TRUSTS
On the occasion of Women’s Day self-defense camp was organized in Jam Gram Panchayat of Pombhurna Block. Similarly awareness programs were organized in various gram panchayats where women empowerment, role of women in sustainable development were discussed.
Under Jal Yukat Shivar Mati Kam has started in Kosambi Gram Panchayat. Total of 173 villagers are working under MGERGA for their own benefit. Out of 808 total population of the village, a very good number of labourers are involved in MGNREGA work. PHTO
Under PMAY all eligible beneficiaries were covered from all VSTF villages. Out of 205 eligible beneficiaries 165 are about to complete their work. Remaining 40 are yet to start their work because of land and fund transfer issues.
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On the occasion of Gudi Padva tree plantation and cleanness drives was organized in various gram panchayats.
Sports goods were distributed from gap funds provided by VSTF to the local ‘Gramunnati Sports Team’ to encourage aspiring rural youth for whom procuring sports resources is a big hindrance.
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Revenue Division : Nagpur
District : Gadchiroli
Talukas : Mulchera, Kurkheda and Gadchiroli Lead Development Partner : JSW Foundation and Idea
As part of expansion which took place in February, 8 new fellows have joined Gadchiroli block. Aditya Birla Group’s IDEA will act as their lead development partner. As part of their rural development initiative Health cube a mobile health monitoring device was distributed. eVidya Kendra also has been launched successfully connecting two schools one upper primary and other V-XII class. Students and teachers were found very enthusiastic and keen to learn from it.
On the occasion of Women’s day various competitions for women were organized by our rural development fellow from Gomani Gram Panchayat. More than 100 women participated in these game which ended with awareness program where various issues related to women were disused in detail.
Our fellow took a lead in organizing a soil testing camp Ambetpalli Gram Panchayat. New technology developed by ‘Farms’ a social enterprise from TATA innovation center was used for Soil testing.
On the occasion of world forest day, 325 acres of land was given to tribal community of Maldugi village under community Forest rights act. Now tribal community can grow and sell minor forest produce from this land.
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Revenue Division : Aurangabad Aurangabad District
Taluka : Paithan and Gangapur
Executive Director VSTF Umakant Dangat Sir’s continues follow-up Samadhar Shibir from MSEB was organized in Jambhali Gram Panchayat. More than 60 new electricity connections were distributed under DDUGJY. Our fellow played very important role in collecting Bills worth 1 Lakh.
Rural development fellow from Dahegaon organized vaccination camp with the help of District veterinary Hospital where 315 cattle were vaccinated.
Under Maharashtra Gram Samajik Parivar campaign and Gal mukta dharan and Gal yuakt shivar, the work of removing sludge from pond at Kolghar taluka gangapur district of Aurangabad was started on 19th March, with the help of this work, the farmers will be able to increase the water level of the pond as well as the farmers' income. Is going to increase.
Works of water conservation has also started in various Garm Panchayats with the help of Janki Devi Bajaj Foundation. Bajaj foundation has agreed to pay 90% of the total cost, If 10% is coming from public contribution. Our fellows have spread awareness of water conservation and were able to persuade villagers to contribute their share.
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Villagers from various Gram Panchayat visited Bachatgat Mela organized by MSRLM at Aurangabad. Women from these groups are now ready to start their own business.
The drinking water in the Potul village of was very unhygienic, in which the ratio of salt was more than 75% and because of this more than 40% population was suffering from kidney stone. Our fellow took initiative and is able to install RO water plant. Now villagers form Potul are getting 20 liters of clean water at Rs. 5.
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Revenue Division : Aurangabad
Nanded District
Taluka : Kinwat Lead Development Partner : Axis Bank Foundation
30 Villagers from Gaori Gram Panchayat visited Ralegan and Hiware Bajar along with our Fellow. Villagers were motivated after meeting Anna Hazre in Ralegan and discussed Public participation in development and importance of water conservation.
Our LDP partner Axix Bank foundation took initiative in starting Gal Mukta Dharan va Gal Yukat Shivar. Silt removed from dams and lakes will double per hector productivity of agriculture fieds.
Lead Development partner Axix Bank Foundation has installed Benches in all Gram Panchayats.
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With the gap funds provided by VSTF, fellows have initiated painting of schools and Anganwadies.
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Revenue Division : Aurangabad District : Parbhani
Talukas : Gangakhed and Palam Lead Development Partner : Reliance Foundation
On the occasion of Women’s day our fellow has started My village my bank with students in Rokadewadi Gram Panchayat. Students were given passbooks which will be updated on regular basis by their own elected president. Similarly Book keeping training was organized with the help of MSRLM for SHG women.
A women's gathering was organized on the occasion of World Women's Day in collaboration with the Village Social Transformation Campaign and Reliance Foundation. On this occasion our fellow gave information about the Asmita project. To provide sanitary pads, a savings group was selected and online registration was done. This scheme is very important for women.
Health camps was organized by our fellow with the help of Reliance foundation and District health department which benefited more than 200 villagers.
Our fellow has encouraged two SHGs to start their own flour mill and Chili grinding units.
In association with Agriculture Department, Reliance Foundation, Village Social Transformation Foundation has installed Dal Mills 4 villages of Palam and Gangakhed taluka.
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VSTF Fund Utilisation 900000 800000 700000 600000 500000 400000 300000 200000 100000 0 Sirsam Kapsi Belwadi Masnerwadi Rokdewadi Dongar Nawalgaon Arbujwadi Jawala
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Revenue Division : Aurangabad District : Beed
Talukas : Parali, Dharur, Kaij, Ambajogai Lead Development Partner : ATE
On the occasion of Woman’s day Pregnant women, teenage girls, other women in the village, school and anganwadi children were checked for health. Anganwadi Sevika showed various food products made from THR also shared it’s nutrition value and recipe. Similarly in Kol-Pimpri Gram Panchayat on the occasion of women’s day Sewing machine, Sanitary pad vending machine, gym were inaugurated. All these activities were planned through gap funds provided by VSTF and 14 finance commission funds.
Our fellow from Karewadi and Kol-Pimpri took lead and in procuring solar Panels and making School and Anganwai digital.
After continues follow up with MSEB our fellow from Vharkatwadi was able to install 15 36 Watt street lamps.
Weekly Veterinary Clinic was inaugurated because of continues followup of our fellow from Palaskheda. Every Thursday Taluka level veterinary doctor will visiting this clinic. On the first day Mouth and Foot vaccination program was organized where more than 60 cattle were vaccinated.
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On the occasion of World consumer day 84 new ration card were distributed.
Works under Jal Yukat shivar and Gal mukta dharan va Gal yuvkta shivar are under progress in Gram Panchayats under guidance of Hon. Collector Sir and our Lead Development partner.
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VSTF Fund Utilisation 450000 400000 350000 300000 250000 200000 150000 100000 50000 0 Palaskheda Chandan Hiwara Khurd Mandava Karewadi Parchondi Vharkatwai Kolpimpri Sawargaon Pathan
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Revenue Division : Nashik District : Nandurbar Talukas : Nawapur, Akkalkua, Akrani Lead Development Partner : Hindustan Unilever Foundation
Nimboni, Borchak, Vatvi, Bhadwad and Borwan Gram Panchayats initiated efforts towards Jalyukt Shivar. Construction of Gabian and farm ponds has begun extensively across these villages. Repair work of existing structures was also done
On account of Women’s Day, various sessions were organized by Fellows across the district. It included conversations on health and sanitation practices, including importance of menstrual hygiene. Women were also encouraged to participate in governance and administration, including training on basic laws. Self-Help Groups also received exposure about best practices in marketing and packaging of products
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Construction of new roads was initiated in Vatvi under the Public Works Department.
Our Fellows, in collaboration with BAIF and MSRLM, conducted a session for women groups in Khadbara village. The experts trained the women on use of insecticides and pesticides, through visit to model farms.
A health camp for women and children was conducted. Over 43 people were treated, including 27 pregnant women and 12 lactating mothers.
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Revenue Division : Kokan District : Raigad Talukas : Tala, Mahad, Sudhagad, Poladpur, Mangaon, Mhasala Lead Development Partner: Swades Foundation
Extensive Health check-up camps were conducted across the district. The villagers were screened on all major health indicators. These were done in the following GPs: Tala, Sandheli Mhasala, Muthawale, Barasgaon, Savane, Mohat, Pali, Rabgaon and Navghar Eye checkup camp was conducted in Muthawali in partnership with our Lead Development Partner Swades Foundation.
A workshop on LED bulb manufacturing was conducted for over 20 women. The objective is to empower them to start enterprises and create livelihood opportunities for them. On the occasion of women’s day, 60 women from local SHGs attended a workshop on entrepreneurship and skill development. Women have now enrolled into stitching and beauty parlor training programs to enhance their skills and attain better livelihoods.
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A total of 4 students have enrolled for a nursing training program in Barasgaon. This was facilitated under the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushalya Yojana.
Over 2000 chicks were distributed in Kakal. With the help of LDP Swades Foundation, 9 buffaloes were given to villagers in Savane gam panchayat. There was a training session organized on reverse migration. Sessions on best practices in agriculture were also facilitated for women in several GPs.
Under the Digital India movement, the Post office at Barasgaon sees over 500 transactions every month. They plan to activate an ATM system as a next step. Voter ID cards were distributed in Valwati and were educated on the importance of voting and participating in democracy.
Schools and anganwadis witnessed a lot of activities ranging from setting up of an LPG gas connection at anganwadis to special educational programs being organized for girls on the occasion of Women’s Day. Alumnus of a school have also joined the efforts of improving educational infrastructure at their alma mater.
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Construction of road is underway at Navghar.
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