Shashwat Trust Junnar

Supports the welfare of tribal and displaced communities through sustainable development, skill-building, and improved access to essential services

  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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About

  • Headquarters

    Pune, Maharashtra

  • Since

    2017

Shashwat Trust is a non-profit organization committed to advancing the welfare of tribal communities and families affected by dam projects. Since its Read moreinception in 1999, the trust has concentrated on the Ambegaon, Khed, and Junnar blocks of the Pune district, Maharashtra. The organization prioritizes sustainable development, empowering displaced communities through livelihood creation, skill development for women and youth, and enhanced access to healthcare and education. Guided by the principle of 'Shashwat Vikas,' meaning sustainable grassroots progress, the trust emphasizes lasting change over immediate outcomes. Originating from an advocacy movement for dam-affected families, its initiatives now extend to 52 villages. With five major projects and several smaller programs, Shashwat Trust currently impacts approximately 3,500 families, fostering economic opportunities, strengthening community bonds, and enhancing resilience.

Impact

Through its 7 projects across 52 villages, the organisation has positively impacted 14,000 lives, empowering over 3,500 families to achieve self-reliance.

Programs

  • Livelihood Development Programme

    District

    This program focuses on introducing modern technologies and community-driven business models to enhance traditional livelihoods. Currently, three livelihood projects are underway. The fish-rearing initiative, spanning 19 villages, ensures systematic collection and direct payments to fishermen. Dairy farming helps prevent migration by linking milk producers with external dairies, offering training, and planning a processing unit for value-added products. Also, the Hirda collection remains a key economic activity, with structured trade and processing poised to improve local prosperity significantly.

  • Women Empowerment Programme

    District

    This programme empowers women through self-help groups (SHGs) based on trust and cooperation, fostering both economic and social independence. Skill-based training and access to financial support enable SHGs to gain stability through project-based opportunities. Participation in exhibitions and community initiatives enhances entrepreneurial skills, while training in mushroom cultivation, poultry farming, and food processing equips women to build sustainable livelihoods, ensuring long-term growth and self-sufficiency.

Leadership Team

  • Budhaji Damse

    Founder

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AATTS9782L

  • Registration ID

    E - 7933

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    MH/2020/0257920

  • 12A

    AATTS9782LE20198

  • 80G

    AATTS9782LF20198

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    CSR00003294

Location

  • Headquarters

    Kale Classic, Ghodegaon, Tal. Ambegaon, Pune, 412408

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust