Dishantar Sanstha Annual...

2013-14

Dishantar Sanstha

Annual Report

F L A T N O . 1 1 , L A U K I K A P A R T M E N T , M A R K A N D I , T A L . C H I P L U N , D I S T .

R A T N A G I R I , M A H A R A S H T R A P I N - 4 1 5 6 0 5 .

Annual Report 2013-14

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PREFACE

Its my pleasure to present annual report of Dishantar for the fiscal year

2013-14. I remember starting point of our journey long back in 2002 with

intervention in one village and now we have intervened across three blocks of

Ratnagiri district. We have initiated our social contribution from hamlets of

Katkari community. We have been supporting them in strive for economic and

social development. Today, after 10 prolonged years, we can see some

noteworthy changes in their hamlets. For instance, Nirbade Katkari hamlet has

turned out to be an ideal Katkari Hamlet today. Not only materialistic but we can

also see the change in behavior pattern of the community. Community was

previously featured as drunkard. Today, 95% community members are free from

liquor abuse. All the children above 3.5 years go to Z.P. schools. 3 youngsters

have opted for higher education; one of them is studying software engineering

degree. 94% households have concrete houses through Indira Awas Yojana. 6%

houses are in the process of construction under schemes for Adivasi Community.

Dishantar is trying to make them technology friendly by providing low cost zero

maintenance and membrane technology based water purifier and solar lanterns.

While taking up wide range of activities like I Love My Planet, Jara Hath

Tum Badhana, Humko Manki Shakti Dena, Ek Prayas Gaon Vikas & Aadishakti,

Dishantar predominantly continued its presence in each of the activity and also

endeavoured to enable creativity and quality in each of the activity. This is one of

the several reasons for everyone who is affiliated with Dishantar would feel

proud. Institutional Donors like Goodlass Nerolac Charitable Trust, Konkan Krishi

Education & Research Institute & Sahyadri Education Institute and Programme

Support Partners like Shree Siddhivinayak Ganpati Mandir Trust & Shree

Vitthalrao Joshi Charities Trust were the pioneer partners contributed greatly in

laying foundation of Dishantar this year.

I am thankful to the Board members who commit themselves readily for

ensuring transparent and accountable governance of Dishantar. I appreciate

support of all the partners, volunteers and team of Dishantar who are

stakeholders of prestigious “Dhyas Social Excellence Award 2013” of Dhyas

Social Foundation, Pune for our contribution in social transformation for

sustainable, participatory, democratic peoples‟ development based on freedom,

equity and justice. This award is the result of the trust, confidence and

magnanimous support provided by all of them.

Rajesh P. Joshte


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Institutional Donors:

Goodlass Nerolac Charitable Trust, Lote, Khed.

Konkan Krishi Education & Research Institute, Mandki, Palvan, Chiplun.

Sahyadri Education Institute, Sawarde, Chiplun

Chiplun Nagari Co-op. Society, Chiplun

Zillah Parishad Employees Co-op. Society, Ratnagiri

Gharda Chemicals Ltd., Lote, Khed

Lioness Club, Chiplun

Lote Parshuram Indl. Co.op. Society, Lote, Khed

Programme Support Partners:

Shree Siddhivinayak Ganpati Mandir Trust

Shree Vitthalrao Joshi Charities Trust

Implementing Partners:

Motibai Thakarsi Jr. College, Rampur, Chiplun

Mata Ramai Ambedkar Jr. College, Chiplun

B.S. Patil Jr. College, Anjanvel, Guhagar

R.P. Palshetkar Jr. College, Palshet, Guhagar

Zilla Parishad Primary Schools, Guhagar

Nagar Panchayat Guhagar

Balsagar Yuva Manch, Chikhli

Sakhi Mahila Vikas Samiti, Adre, Chiplun

Nirbade Grampanchayat , Chiplun

Adre Grampanchayat, Chiplun,

Adre Primary Health Centre, Chiplun

Sanitation Campaign on Guhagar Sea Beach:

Dishantar has been

implementing Vasundhara

Samruddhi Programme. This

programme aims at every possible

action for the prosperity of our own

earth. Coastlines of Konkan have

become favorite places for the

tourists from all over nation. Many

international tourists are also seen

on these coastlines. Hence, to

promote awareness about

maintaining hygiene and

cleanliness on such tourist places,

Dishantar had organized this


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campaign on Guhagar Sea-Beach. Guhagar Nagar Panchayat, Balsagar Yuva

Manch, Chikhli, 75 volunteers, Nagar Panchayat Elected Representatives,

Revenue Officer and Staff of Revenue Dept. along with Sanitation labors

participated in this campaign. The campaign succeeded in collection of 2 tons of

garbage mounds.

Umbrella & Books Distribution to Katkari School-going Children:

Dishantar has been

implementing Helping

Hand for Underprivileged

Community Programme.

Under this programme,

umbrellas & story books

have been distributed

amongst school going

children from Dalvatne &

Nirbade Katkari hamlets.

The objective was to

diffuse the reading

culture amongst small

children as well as to

make the children

familiar with great

people & enhance their

general knowledge.

Course Books Distribution to 56 bright students from economically weaker

sections in remote areas:

Students from

remote areas of Konkan

have thirst for education.

Unfortunately, many a

times, poverty becomes

the major hurdle to

quench this thirst. To

support the bright but

poor students to overcome

this hurdle, this year we

have provided free of cost

course books to Junior

College students. Shree


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Siddhivinayak Ganpati Mandir Trust, Prabhadevi has supported this initiative by

making the books available free of cost. As a result, book banks have become

functional in 4 colleges from Guhagar & Chiplun block.

Women‟s Meet:

Adishakti initiative of

Dishantar is being

implemented to make

women aware about their

inherent power and

developing their vision for

being real stakeholders in

family as well as society. As

a part of this initiative,

Women‟s meet has been

organized in Adre village of

Chiplun block. The

facilitation was about the

rights, responsibilities, laws,

health and livelihood issues

for women. Response was

good and the meet resulted in formation of „Sakhi‟ Women Development

Committee in Adre village. This committee is formed to work for women & child

welfare and other development issues of the village.

Free S.T. Pass to bright students from economically weaker sections of

society:

As mentioned

previously, poverty is the

major hurdle for students

from economically weaker

sections. When we have

implemented free course

book distribution

programme, we were briefed

about this issue. There are

many students who travel 8-

30 kms. from remote areas

and cannot afford the

travelling cost. Many of them

were in a state to stop their

education. We have

managed to help 30 such

students from Rampur and

Anjanvel college. We have


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made provisions for their second term travel cost. For this purpose, we have

utilized Dhyas Social Excellence Award amount of Rs. 51,000/- and Konkan

Agricuture Education & Research Institute has also supported this initiative. Team

Dishantar is satisfied by this action as we have brought programme for target

group and not target group for programme.

Interface on health issues with Teenage Girls:

Adolescent girls in rural areas

live predominantly without voices,

options and opportunities to increase

their social and economic potential

which could advance themselves,

their families and their communities.

Enabling girls to be confident

decision-makers within their homes

and in society can best be identified

through the articulation of

transformations in thought and action.

This interface was first step towards

this transformation. Psychologist from

Vitthalrao Joshi Trust facilitated the

dialogue with girls. The focus was on

health, hygiene, diet and exercise for

health living.

Health & Dental Check-up camp & Iron, calcium Tonic, toothpaste &

toothbrush Distribution to primary students of Z.P. Schools from Guhagar

block:

Oral health is not only

important to your

appearance and sense of

well-being, but also to your

overall health. Cavities and

gum disease may contribute

to many serious conditions,

such as diabetes and

respiratory diseases.

Untreated cavities can also

be painful and lead to

serious infections. Studies

are also currently

examining whether there is

a link between poor oral

health and heart disease

and between poor oral

health and women delivering pre-term, low birth rate (PLBW) babies. It has also

been observed that 90% children have cavities in 70% teeth in our district.


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Hence, considering significance of physical and oral health, we have organized

health & dental check-up camp for Z.P. primary school children. Expert doctors

from Vitthalrao Joshi Trust along with Dr. Robin Davis from U.K. have examined

the children. Iron, Calcium Tonics and a gift of toothpaste and toothbrush have

fascinated the children. Children who required follow up treatment or major

surgeries were attended further through follow up services by Vitthalrao Joshi

Trust.

Distribution of Domestic Water Purifiers to Katkari Community Households

under “Pilot Project of Safe Drinking Water”:

We have been working

with Nirbade Rajawadi hamlet

of Katkari community from last

10 years. After 10 years of

prolonged intervention, we

can see the community

adopting civilization with

noteworthy developments. Still

miles to go… We have seen

that every year they suffer

from water transmitting

diseases like cholera, typhoid,

hepatitis A and dysentery

amounting to expenses around

3000-5000 per family. Being economically weaker, diseases increase the

borrowings of the community. Hence we have tried to make them technology

friendly by providing low cost zero maintenance and membrane technology

based water purifier solution on this routine problem. 19 households were given

Domestic Water Purifiers (AKRUTI model). Sahyadri Education Institute has

supported this initiative.

„General Health Camp, HB check up & guidance from Health Experts‟ for

Women:

Women are the key persons in

bringing up future generation. Shoulders

having the responsibility of shaping

empowered future generation must be

empowered. It‟s been observed that

women whether they are from urban

areas or rural areas, keep on ignoring

their own health issues although they are

very caring and sensitive about the


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health of their family members. Hence, we have organized general health camp,

HB check up for women in Adre and Moravne village. Gynecologist and

Counselor facilitated on issues like diet, exercise and also resolved the health

concerns raised by the participants. This was not a one day formal event. The

follow up consisted complete body check up for the participant women at

Walavalkar Hospital by paying nominal fees. Response was quite good. Women

also availed the follow up initiative of complete check up.

Distribution of Solar Lamps to Katkari Community Households:

Although, electricity is available

power cut is the usual trauma in remote

areas and it leads to regular

inconvenience of all family members

especially women and children. It also

results in accidents like snake-bite,

scorpion-bite, sometimes resulting in

human loss. Considering this issue, we

have distributed solar lamps to 19 Katkari

Community Households. Lioness Club,

Chiplun supported this initiative.

Outreach for 2013-14:

Intervention-viz. outreach in Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra State

Health 682 children & 222 women

Education 138 students

Community Development 132 Households

Women Empowerment 222 women

Appreciation for social contribution:

Samajik Seva Sanman:

Shivshakti Foundation, Mumbai have honored Dishantar by „Samajik Seva

Sanman for social contribution. This award was given on 22nd November 2013 at

Damodar Hall, Parel, Mumbai in presence of Member of Parliament, Mr.

Ramsheth Thakur, Hon. Minister Liladharji Dake & Secretary, Rashtriya Mill

Mazdoor Sangh, Mr. Govindrao Mohite.


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Social Excellence Award 2013:

Excellence Group, Pune had organized a Social Excellence Competition

for NGOs in Maharashtra. 33 NGOs all over Maharashtra have participated in the

competition. Dishantar has been selected in Environment Safety Category for

Dhyas Social Excellence Award 2013 for its outstanding accomplishments and

excellence. The nature of award was Trophy, Certificate and Rs. 51,000/-. This

award was given on 24th November 2013 at Symbosis International Auditorium by

Ramon Magsaysay Award Winner, Mr. Kulandei Francis & renowned celebrity

Ms. Mrunal Deo Kulkarni.

Highlights of events organized (Activities conducted) during financial year

2013-14:

S.N. Date Place Event Organized

1. 05.05.2013 Block – Guhagar Sanitation Campaign on Guhagar Sea

Beach.

2. 21.07.2013 Village – Dalvatne

Block – Chiplun

Umbrella & Books Distribution to

Katkari School-going Children.

3. 22.07.2013 Village – Nirbade

Block – Chiplun

Umbrella & Books Distribution to

Katkari School-going Children.

4. 01.08.2013 Mata Ramai Junior

College Chiplun

Course Books Distribution to 56 bright

students from economically weaker

sections in remote areas.

5. 02.08.2013 B.S. Patil Junior

College Anjanvel,

Guhagar




6. 03.08.2013 Motibai Thakarsey

Junior College,

Rampur, Chiplun




7. 04.08.2013 Smt. R. P.

Palshetkar Junior

College, Palshet,

Guhagar




In above 4 events (no. 23 to 26) 1301 books worth Rs. 100,000/- have been

distributed to 138 students.


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8. 01.10.2013 Adre

Grampanchayat,

Block - Chiplun

Women‟s Meet.


College Anjanvel,

Guhagar

Free S.T. Pass for second semester to

16 Students (Poor but bright students)

Amount – Rs. 15440/-.

10. 20.12.2013 Motibai Thakarsey

Junior College,

Rampur, Chiplun

Free S.T. Pass for second semester to

14 Students (Poor but bright students)

Amount – Rs. 16720/-.


College Anjanvel,

Guhagar

Interface on health issues with 158

Teenage Girls.

12. 17.01.2014 Guhagar Z. P.

School No. 1

Health & Dental Check-up camp & Iron,

calcium Tonic, toothpaste & toothbrush

Distribution for 254 students from 5 Z.P.

Schools from Guhagar block.

13. 24.01.2014 Asgoli Z. P. School Health & Dental Check-up camp & Iron,

calcium Tonic, toothpaste & toothbrush

Distribution for 248 students from 3 Z.

P. Schools from Guhagar block.

Health check up camps organized were not just 1 day event, follow up

process has been implemented for all the health camp events. The

community members/ students who required further more diagnosis,

treatment or even complicated surgeries were supported through

establishing links between charitable hospitals and patients.

14. 05.03.2014 Village – Nirbade,

Block - Chiplun

Distribution of Domestic Water

Purifiers to Katkari Community

Households under “Pilot Project of Safe

Drinking Water”.

15. 11.03.2014 Village Adre, Block

– Chiplun

„General Health Camp, HB check up &

guidance from Health Experts‟ for

Women. 128 women participated in the

event.


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16. 14.03.2014 Village Moravne,

Block – Chiplun

„General Health Camp, HB check up &

guidance from Health Experts‟ for

Women. 94 women participated in the

event.

17. 30.03.2014 Village – Nirbade,

Block - Chiplun

Distribution of Solar Lamps to Katkari

Community Households.

Future Initiatives:

Adishakti Project for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls.

Remote & Underprivileged Community Development.

Dnyan-Yagya Project for Bright but Poor Students from Rural Areas.

Vasundhara Samruddhi Project (Environment Protection).


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Treasurer‟s Report

We indicate below the important details of the Audited Accounts of

Dishantar for the financial year 2013-14:

(In Rs.)

Income Year ended

31.03.2014

Donation 177,581

Donation-in-kind 113,400

Dhyas Social Excellence Award 51,000

Others 2,020

Deficit 27,429

Total 371,430

Expenditure

Programme Expenses 270,365

Programme Support Expenses 46,942

Administration Expenses 47,123

Website Designing Expenses 7,000

Total 371,430

Treasurer, Dishantar


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Financial Summary, 2013-14

(In Rs.)

BALANCE SHEET As on

March, 31, 2014

Funds & Liabilities

Life Membership Fee 3,500

Unspent Grant 150,000

Rent Payable 30,000

Total 183,500

Properties & Assets

Cash & Bank Balance 156,252

Deficit 27,248

Total 183,500

Note:

Extracted from Audited Statement of Accounts 2013-14

Statutory Auditors:

M/s. Limaye Kale & Co.

Chartered Accountant

(FRN with ICAI – 127119W)

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