Sanjeevani Institute For Empowerment And Development (Sied)

Aims to implement projects for tribals, backward castes, and women in degraded environments.

  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Aurangabad, Maharashtra

  • Since

    2007

The Sanjeevani Institute of Empowerment and Development (SIED) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) established in May 2007 with a focus on implem Read moreenting projects in rural Maharashtra. The organization prioritizes support for tribal communities, Scheduled Castes, backward castes, and landless regions, particularly in areas where the environment has been degraded. Special attention is given to women, both in watershed projects and the promotion of Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Key Activities: Natural Resource Management Poverty Reduction Livelihood Development Community & Institutional Development As its name suggests, the Sanjeevani Institute of Empowerment and Development (SIED) aims to empower individuals to overcome poverty on a large scale. Its specific objectives are: Organizing Self-Help Groups (SHGs): To empower individuals by forming SHGs, enabling them to make meaningful changes in their own lives and in the institutions and structures that impact them. Providing Resources and Support: To offer capacity building and material support to these groups and their facilitators, helping them achieve their hopes and aspirations in a sustainable way. Networking and Mainstreaming: To integrate these groups into the local developmental framework, ensuring they can access long-term opportunities and resources. Promoting Gender Equality: To foster changes in gender relationships, creating space for gender-balanced development within families, communities, and institutions. Advocating for Pro-Poor Policies: To influence policy and institutional environments in favor of equitable and sustainable development that benefits the poor.

Demographies Served

Programs

  • Direct Implementation of Watersheds

    SIED is actively overseeing the implementation of 115 watershed and village development projects across Maharashtra. These initiatives are primarily funded by NABARD through the Integrated Watershed Management Program (IGWDP) and National Watershed Development Program (NHWDP). Additionally, they receive support from the Maharashtra Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MREGS) and the Watershed Organization Trust (WOTR). The projects aim to enhance sustainable water management, improve agricultural productivity, and boost rural livelihoods. By focusing on watershed management, soil conservation, and community empowerment, these efforts contribute to the long-term ecological and economic well-being of the region.

  • Trainings, Exposure Visits, Workshops, and Gatherings for Villagers

    SIED organizes a variety of community-focused programs designed to enhance knowledge and foster collaboration in rural development. These include exposure visits, training sessions, and experience-sharing gatherings aimed at empowering village communities, Village Watershed Committees (VWCs), women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Samyukt Mahila Samitis, and Watershed Volunteers (Panlot Sevaks). Through these initiatives, participants gain valuable insights into watershed management and sustainable rural development practices. The program facilitates learning, networking, and capacity-building, ultimately contributing to the betterment of rural communities and their active involvement in environmental and socio-economic development projects.

  • Women’s Development Activities

    SIED is committed to women's development and empowerment through the formation of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) that promote savings and credit. These groups play a pivotal role in fostering developmental and income-generating activities. SIED's initiatives aim to improve the quality of life by introducing social and drudgery-reducing solutions, such as smokeless chulhas, safe drinking water systems, kitchen gardens, LPG connections, and toilet construction. By providing women with the resources and support they need, SIED empowers them to lead healthier, more sustainable lives while contributing to their communities' growth and well-being.

Leadership Team

  • Crispino Lobo

    Managing Trustee

  • J R Pawar

    Executive Director

  • Harish Daware

    Trustee

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    21-50

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

  • Registration ID

    E-855

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    MH/2017/0158199

  • 12A

    AAGTS7385AE20118

  • 80G

    AAGTS7385AF20082

  • FCRA

    083750140

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust