A comprehensive long term development programme of 137 villages from the Shivaganga and Gunjawani river valleys in Pune district
Natural Resources
Water :
Planning and implementation of remedial measures for villages in the Sahyadri mountain ranges in accordance with the concept of watershed development (Ridge to valley approach) wells for drinking water and protective irrigation. A large scale ‘watershed development programme’ over 5000 hectare area in 11 villages with people’s participation and with the assistance of Central government. Completion of 11 earthern dams, 10 cement bunds and 50 farm ponds. Solar Energy :
Promotion of solar lanterns for use in hamlets in hilly areas deprived of the government electricity supply. Spreading solar lights usage in Marathwada and tribal regions of Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh through sister NGOs.
Technical Training Centre
Technical training for rural youth through the Agro-Technical school in Shivapur. Courses of Maharashtra Technical Education Board; Guidance in Entrepreneurship development.
Work for Tribals
Taluka Dhadgaon and Shahada, Dist. Nandurbar – Training and awakening work for the people displaced due to the Narmada Project.Training to the tribals for earning their livelihood. Awakening for not succumbing to injustice. Taluka Dhanora, Dist. Gadchiroli – helping the tribals to develop a methodology to get the right of usage of forest produce. Facilitation to get a fair price for bamboo.