Our Projects
Tribal Development – Mulshi, Pune :
Katkari Tribal Village Development: The Katkari are a Primitive tribal group of indigenous hunter gatherers who live in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Their ongoing survival is threatened by years of systemic exploitation, racial prejudice, abject poverty and loss of their traditional lands. In Pune district Katkari is the only PTG’S identified mostly in the region of Sahyadri. This group is located in 9 different blocks (Taluka). According to the census of 2001 Total Katkari primitive tribe’s population is around 14091 in Pune District. There are two sub groups of the community namely Dhor-Katkari and the Son –Katkari. This tribe is one of the most primitive tribes in Maharashtra. Most of the Katkari are the labors. Besides earning through daily wage labor they are known for hunting, fishing, collecting roots etc. Mulshi Tehsil has 48 Colonies each having 15-30 families. Every colony has population of around 150-350 male who are mainly engaged in labor & farm work. 75% ladies are also engaged in similar activities. Young children of age group 2.5 to 6 just roam and there is nobody to look after them. Students in age group 6-10 go to school but they are very irregular. The education stops at the age of 10-12. Life style of this community is primitive, undisciplined and has no culture. They do not follow basic cleanliness like bath, washing cloths etc. They get settled wherever they find a place. These communities are extremely poor and live in very worse and unhygienic conditions. The percentage of consuming alcohol is very high in these communities.
A survey was done in the beginning in some villages to understand the social-economically condition and situation of the tribal people. The findings of the survey also helped us to know about the various problems that they face due to their backwardness.
Educational status
There are no supporting documents with the government which can focus the literacy rate among the tribes. It was only after our survey work and data analysis that we found that the literacy rate among the Katkari is only 12%. The migratory nature of the tribe in search of jobs hampers the unremitting flow in education of the tribes
Economical status
Economically this tribe is poor and backward, still relying on their traditional occupation for day to day needs. They continue to live in isolation and practice primitive or no agricultural practice.
Most of them are still in food gathering and seasonal occupation stage which make them almost a stagnant population.
Summary of Jeevan samvardhan Foundation Intervation
Since the year 2012 Jeevan samvardhan Foundation has started working with these communities. Initially we conducted survey of these tribes in Mulshi block. Till date we have surveyed 48 villages and collected basic information about these tribes. This program is receiving strong support from Quick Hill Support Foundation.
The basic needs of such colonies are :
- Education for all ages, We would like to start a ekal vidyalaya (Balwadi) and also providing Nutrition to these children.
- To inculcate civilization in Entire Community
- Health Awareness and Medical Aid.Sanitation and cleanliness habit cultivation
- And lastly for final development, Vocational Training to youth and ladies .
Utkarsh Women Empowerment Center : Dhule
Objective – To unite & empower women so as to face the challenges of day to day life.
Rural ladies are unorganized. Their life style is full of hardships. They have a hectic schedule consisting of water collection, agricultural work, fuel wood collection and storage etc. A typical rural woman takes care of the entire family but does not pay attention towards her health. She does not her own problems and cannot share it with her family members easily. She has to take care of her husband, children & other family members. Many times habits of husband, in laws and children become the cause of deep anxiety. Ladies have to depend financially on husband and family members. They have no say in decision making.
Women in villages are not united and cannot meet regularly due to their busy life style. They need a common platform to come together & share their views. Self help group (SHG) is one such platform.
Activities :
- Cilai Center, Dhule : makes eco friendly bags from old sarees and clothes.
- Helth checkup camp
- Womens Day Celebration.
‘’Maz Ghar’’Foster Care Center. Kalyan, Mumbai :
Under the project temporary accommodation, maintenance and rehabilitive services are provided to women and girls rendered homeless due to family discord, crime, violence, mental distress, social ostracism.
