Vikas Sahyog Pratishthan has been working towards building a sustainable economy that is ecologically sensitive and promotes equality among all members of a community. In order to achieve this, we have been providing financial, technical and institutional support to the poor, marginal and distressed farmers and women, through strategically designed interventions.

With the help of Rangoonwala Foundation India Trust (RFIT) and EdelGive Foundation, we are implementing projects in 90 villages in Vidarbha region’s Buldhana and Amravati districts. The initiative aims at empowering the rural communities and consists of activities designed for capacity building, skill training, awareness about community and individual rights, and implementation of government’s development schemes.

As part of the initiatives, we implemented models like Parisar Baug to promote sustainable agricultural practices. A total of 6470 Parisar Baugs have been established, which helps each beneficiary save approximately Rs. 2370.

We have conducted training on Goat rearing and poultry farming, which has led to establishment of 320 goat rearing enterprises and 4560 backyard poultry units. This has benefited around 800 SHG members.

VSP also aims to bring land under proper irrigation process and increase the production for generation of income. In a bid to achieve this, VSP provides agricultural equipment such as sprinkler units, spiral separators, etc. to farmers.

In addition to these projects, VSP has launched Project Aarambham in association with Global Synergizers. The program aims to provide a sustainable livelihood for marginalized families using an environment friendly mechanism. The program identifies 30 deserving candidates from each taluka who are provided with an e-rickshaw to earn a source of livelihood. The EMI and maintenance charges are collected on a daily basis. The overall objective of the program is to reach out to 1000 families (30 families per taluka/ block) and provide them with sustainable livelihood options and to drive a project through a collaborative model for making a larger impact.

Impact of our Education Programs

4200

Student Deficit Covered in Buldana

480

Student deficit covered in Dhule

2750

Students have improved reading skills

VSP developed a way of enhancing the quality of education system, practiced in rural parts of Maharashtra. We have adopted a needs-based criteria approach that caters to holistic development of the child. VSP’s education program not only focuses on skills and knowledge but also ethics and values.

The pedagogy motivates, reflects and responds to the needs and expectations of each individual child’s overall development, that builds the foundation of community development at large.

VSP carries out this program through the following activities:

- Age-appropriate teaching

- Learning enhancement for covering deficit Social and Financial Literacy

- Financial inclusiveness through school collaborations Youth Development

- Leadership Development through progressive values

We have addressed learning deficits in various villages via 25 Learning Centers and also supported 40 schools in tackling important issues such as girls’ school drop-out rate.

Language is a key constraint for NT/DNT and tribal children accessing education. As a result, we appoint teachers who can communicate in multiple languages. Also, more than 70 % of the children in schools are not learning according to their age. This creates a need for age-appropriate teaching, which we cater to.

Rejuvenating existing Water Infrastructures

Advocacy efforts done for establishment of Check Dams, 2 Temporary Bunds, repairing of 21 Hand Pumps.

2,76,47,845 liters of water became available within one month period.

836 animals are getting availability of drinking water.

Creating Water Conservation Structures

Repairing of water resources such as Well recharge and deepening, Naala deepening, Bore well have benefitted – 616 families and 615 animals are getting drinking water, and around 600 farmers are getting irrigation for their farms.

2741 families got access to drinking water.

Around 92 acres of land under irrigation even after hailstorm.

Around 1370 farmers are getting irrigation to their farms..

VSP has also contributed through Tree Plantation in 16 villages of Buldana district.

The key objectives of Vikas Sahyog Pratishthan’s Sanitation and Hygiene program are as follows:

- To ensure there’s consumption of clean and safe drinking water

- Creating Water Conservation Structures to be sources of clean water

- Promoting Sanitation and Hygiene at grassroots

Safe drinking water, sanitation and living in healthy environment are basic needs of the society. VSP addresses these needs through the initiatives in Sanitation and Hygiene in Vidarbha regions of Maharashtra. Considering the fact that children are the change agents of the society, VSP intervenes with Ashram Schools which is the permanent institution in the community. Our children have brought positive behavioral changes in their own life, their family and in others. 300 students from Ashram Schools were educated regarding the importance of washing hands and developed a sense of protection and health.

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