Sahyadri Foundation- Sahyadri Gramin Vikas Va Bahuuddeshiya Yuvak Kalyan Sanstha

Sahyadri Foundation collaborated with Nagpur Municipal Corporation to establish a night shelter (Ratra Niwara) for accommodating homeless individuals. The initiative was undertaken in response to a directive from the Supreme Court, compelling Nagpur Municipal Corporation to address the issue of homelessness in the city.

The Gyandeep School, located in Mahindra, MIHAN, is an initiative undertaken by Sahyadri Foundation since 2015. The school has a capacity to accommodate 30 students and operates with technical assistance from Mumbai Mobile Creche. The financial support for this project is provided by MIHAN's Biggest construction site at Mahindra Lifespaces.

FIRTE PATHAK: AN INITIATIVE BY MAHARASHTRA STATE GOVERNMENT

“A step towards securing bright future of destitute and homeless children”

Sahyadri foundation strives to work as a catalyst in bringing sustainable change in lives of underprivileged children, hence keeping its mission in view to empower underprivileged children and youth by the means of providing education, career counselling and proper guidance, the foundation has geared up to work as a part of FIRTE PATHAK.

The aim of this scheme is to escort destitute and homeless children into the mainstream of the society by the means of providing education.

The “Firte Pathak” initiative is launched by the state governments women and child development department in six districts of Maharashtra- Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Thane and Mumbai.

Under this scheme, a child-friendly bus or van will be made available in the six districts with a capacity of 25 children. These buses will be equipped with CCTV cameras and surveillance

Educational Kits Distribution to Underprivileged Children from COVID-Affected Families," aims to address the educational challenges faced by children in Nagpur District whose families have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has exacerbated disparities in education, particularly for underprivileged children. This initiative seeks to provide educational kits containing essential materials to support these children's learning and ensure they have access to quality education.
Current Socio-economic Status of the Area and Target Group:
The project will focus on Nagpur District, where many families have been severely affected by the pandemic, leading to economic hardships and educational barriers. The target group comprises children from families that have been directly impacted by COVID-19, including those who have lost income, jobs, or family members. These children are at risk of falling behind in their education due to limited resources.

One of the key factors contributing to poverty in the nation is still health problems and vice versa. Poor hygiene, low living standards, risky jobs for salaries, and other factors make the poor and the homeless more susceptible to health problems. The lack of awareness and education regarding these health issues makes them more likely to be prey to these ailments and accidents. The poor and marginalized fail to afford the high-priced treatment offered by private medical bodies. As a result, they are only left with the option of visiting a government hospital such as the Government Medical College and Hospitals in the area which provide the treatment at a very low cost and also assist the patients to avail the benefits from the appropriate schemes provided by the State and Central Government. With the introduction of the "Ayushman Bharat" Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya scheme in September 2018, the nation has made progress toward Universal Health Coverage. With almost 50% of the population

1. To ensure effective care and nutritional support to the
vulnerable TB cases
2. To reduce the number of deaths, illness, and impact from
Tuberculosis in RURAL and URBAN areas of Nagpur.
3. To reduce the stigma and discrimination around TB through
behavioral change communication and inclusion of TB
patients in main stream.
GOAL OF THE PROJECT
1.Distribution of 1500 kits to TB Patients in Nagpur district [
RURAL AND URBAN AREAS].
2. For a duration of 2 years.
RATIONAL OF THE PROJECTThe effect of nutritional interventions on nutritional, clinical,
and patient-important outcomes has been a neglected area of
TB research. According to a recent systematic review on the
effect of nutritional supplementation on outcomes in patients
with TB, there has been insufficient research in the form of
randomized trials on the effect of macronutrient and
micronutrient supplementation, to either confirm or exclude a
beneficial effect of nutritional supplementation on outcomes
in patients with TB.

Beggary can be considered one of the most serious social issues in India and need urgent attention. The proposed project aims at resolving the issue of the increased beggary in the Nagpur district of Maharashtra by establishing Rehabilitation shelter homes for the beggars. The beggars would be provided accommodation in these shelter homes for a period of 6 months. These shelter homes would provide the beggars with many choices for them which would prevent them from continuing begging and incorporate them back into society. The choices provided would be such as reunification with their family, skill training in various areas, self-employment, de-addiction, etc. The project aims at providing beggars an opportunity to become self-reliant and not live at mercy of others.
Goal of the project -
The problem of beggary, like any other social problem, is multi-dimensional. Its roots are found in the diverse patterns of its intertwined and interlocked social fabrics.

The public toilet is a necessary but often unappreciated part of our daily lives. However, when these facilities are not kept clean and well-maintained, they can pose a serious health hazard to users. Poorly maintained toilets can be breeding grounds for bacteria and viruses, which can cause a variety of illnesses, ranging from stomach flu to more serious infections. In addition, the foul odors often associated with unhygienic toilets can be extremely unpleasant and off-putting to users.
Our planet is facing a severe drought, due to water shortage and excessive pollution in the water resources. This problem is affecting all over the world especially in countries that have a hot weather for most of the year. Toilets are one of the main causes for this water pollution, especially public toilets where we do not care about its hygiene and leave it dirty after using it.
Problem Statement:
• Most of the public toilet lacks hygiene.
• Public toilets are not well maintained.

It was also found that poor & underprivileged ongoing students don’t have facility of computer practices at their home due to which they are not scoring marks in Computer subject. So it is proposed to planning to provide computer education, training and practices at Mobile Van for the betterment of their future.

There is a need to conceptualise, designed and built a VAN for Mobile Vocational Education, a computer training centre to bring. A MoVE unit is a fully functioning classroom-on-wheels. Equipped with the latest computer and communication technology, the unit typically contains 09 computers & 01 Screen, through which students are trained in computer skills covers their standard curriculum which support their syllabus. It employs Wi-Fi and a local and central database to monitor and assess student performance. Back to School
Children Drop out/ not in school ( 4-18 years)
Clustered based
Build Basic foundation
Build Interest to get education
Motivate children and parent to enroll

Based on the visits we made to various schools few observations are that teachers at the school not having needed capacity to teach the students. This leads to quality of education getting effected. Educationally children are not able to progress as they are unable to get proper learning’s form the class. Science laboratories are not available in the school. Here students are missing on important science learning’s needed. The teachers also reported that there is need for training of the teachers in the schools, the teacher trainings have not been conducted since the start of the pandemic. This makes us understand the need of quality educational content.
Lack of infrastructure continues to be a problem in government schools across the state, found a recent survey. Also condition of toilets is in misery there is no water, windows and door in the toilet damaged.
The teachers also reported that there is need for training of the teachers in the schools

The infrastructure development of Zilla Parishad schools in Nagpur District is plagued by several critical issues, hindering the delivery of quality education, and hampering the growth and development of students. The following key problem areas need to be addressed:
1. Inadequate physical infrastructure: Zilla Parishad schools in Nagpur District suffer from a severe lack of essential physical infrastructure, including classrooms and toilets. Insufficient classrooms lead to overcrowding, compromising the learning environment.
2. Poor Sanitation facilities: The absence of proper sanitation facilities, particularly clean and functional toilets, is a pressing concern in Zilla Parishad schools. This lack of basic amenities adversely affects the hygiene and health of students, leading to increased Defection and a higher risk of illness.
3. Insufficient technology integration: The integration of technology in the educational process is vital for modern learning environments.

It is an important step towards making Beggars free Nagpur City, This Beggar and homeless Shelter in the city where they will be imparted training in livelihood and skill development to make them self-reliant, In the first phase out of 1601 beggars, 450 would be brought into mainstream of the society within 6 months and 1601 within 2 years, the beggars will be kept in this shelter for 6 months. during the period, they will be given the necessary employment training to bring them in to the mainstream of the society, their counselling, healthcare treatment, Full day meals, Clothing, Medicines, makeover, Employment facilities, skill Training will be provided.

A Beggar and Homeless Rehabilitation Project, Nagpur has provided accommodation for 100 beggars in this Shelter. Also, all the basic facilities required for the beggars here have been provided. In this shelter, the beggars found begging on the streets and footpaths of Nagpur city are given shelter and brought into the mainstream

The “We Care, Green Canopy - Creating a Man-Made Forest “project comes at a crucial juncture in Maharashtra's journey to increase its green cover and enhance environmental sustainability. With the forest area currently standing at 20 per cent of the state's total area, there is a collective need for citizens to actively participate in tree plantation and conservation efforts. The State Government emphasizes the significance of this endeavor to reach a target of 33 per cent forest cover, making it essential to plan and execute a comprehensive tree plantation program. This ambitious initiative encourages tree plantation not only on forest lands but also in various diverse locations, including agriculture fields, school and college campuses, railway and State Transport Corporation lands, hillocks, and areas under the Ministry of Defence and National Highways. Regardless of the location, the State Government is committed to making this plantation drive as successful and impactful

Maharashtra experienced unprecedented rainfall, recording the second highest rains in 24 hours since 2018. This deluge caused severe flooding, significantly disrupting residents' lives. Many homes, particularly in slum areas and low-income households, have been rendered uninhabitable. The flooding spoiled essential grains and groceries stored by these families, leaving them in dire circumstances.
The flooding has rendered many homes uninhabitable, especially in the slum areas, which are home to some of the city's most vulnerable populations. These families, already grappling with poverty, have lost their essential food supplies and are now in urgent need of assistance to meet their basic nutritional requirements. The spoilage of grains and groceries stored in their homes has left them without the means to sustain themselves.
In response to this crisis, we are launching a project to provide immediate relief through the distribution of essential grocery kits to flood-affected families

Brief Introduction
In response to the pressing healthcare needs of marginalized communities, construction site workers, and laborers in the Nagpur districts, we are excited to present a transformative initiative – the Comprehensive Health Check-Up Camps using a Mobile Clinic Van. This visionary project is designed to bridge the healthcare gap among the underprivileged population by providing essential medical services directly to their doorsteps.
Healthcare inequalities persistently affect vulnerable individuals, leaving them with limited access to timely medical attention. Recognizing this critical issue, we have conceived a holistic approach to deliver healthcare services where they are needed the most. Our Mobile Clinic Van will serve as a beacon of hope, reaching remote areas and underserved communities within Nagpur districts.
Beneficiaries: Each camp is expected to serve approximately 130- 150 beneficiaries, resulting in a total of 4,000 to 4,500 beneficiaries

To enhance the sustainability and operational capabilities of Astha Beggars Rehabilitation Shelter for Beggars and Homeless in Nagpur, Maharashtra. This initiative aims to integrate three innovative technologies—solar panels and electric auto-rickshaws to the shelter's infrastructure.
The installation of solar panels will not only reduce energy costs but also significantly decrease environmental impact by providing a reliable source of clean energy.
Electric auto-rickshaws will improve transportation efficiency for shelter residents, facilitating grocery transportation, hospital visits, and staff mobility, thereby promoting sustainable mobility solutions.
• To integrate sustainable technologies—solar panels and electric auto-rickshaws into the shelter's infrastructure.
• To reduce operational costs, improve energy efficiency, and promote environmental sustainability.
• To continue providing comprehensive support to homeless individuals and beggars, fostering their rehabilitation