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Improving Lives Across Maharashtra Through Social Initiatives
Janseva Foundation is dedicated to improving communities across Maharashtra through various social welfare initiatives. Their Community Programs focus on uplifting underserved populations, providing support for education, healthcare, and vocational training. With a commitment to Rural Development Maharashtra, they aim to bridge the gap between urban and rural areas by offering resources and programs tailored to local needs. The foundation also runs significant Women Empowerment Maharashtra projects, helping women gain skills, confidence, and financial independence. Environmental Sustainability Projects Maharashtra focus on raising awareness and implementing eco-friendly practices. Volunteer Opportunities Maharashtra allow individuals to contribute to these i…
”Sahyog Seva Samarpan”
JANASEVA FOUNDATION, PUNE
Help during Covid 19 Pandemic
Janaseva Foundation had continuously worked during covid period and beyond to provide help to the needy and elderly as follows;
- 11,40,000 people from Pune and also from rural villages were served prepared food over 6 months which was continued for the Street Children till today
- 2,500 families, slum dwellers and homeless in Pune city were provided Grocery kits of 10 Kgs.
- 1,000 families from villages from Velhe Taluka were provided Grocery kits of 10 kgs. each.
- 7,000 Masks and 4000 Sanitizers were distributed among people in urban and rural areas.
- 1,200 Soaps and cleaning items were provided to maintain hygiene and cleanliness.
- Foundation distributed 5 O2 concentrators, BIPAP and 2 Ventilators to Sassoon General Hospital and spent Rs. 2.5 lacs.
- Foundation provided O2 concentrators to the poor families on the basis of “use and return”
During 2nd wave covid pandemic, Disaster Management Authority (DMA) of Government of Maharashtra declared this hospital as Covid Care Centre to take care of the entire rural population from this region and more than 1000 Covid infected people got benefitted.
Development of rural villages
Janaseva Foundation has adopted rural villages to be developed as Adarsh Gram. The population here subsists on meager income derived from small piece of farm land. As the income is insufficient to meet the families needs youngsters either migrate to Pune city or obtain work here. To help these villagers foundation has undertaken following activities :
Construction of toilets
In Block Velhe, Dist. Pune foundation has constructed more than 2700 toilets for families and few schools from 30 villages since 2007. The major donors for the construction of toilets are Rotary Club of Pune Riverside, Rotary Club of Pimpri Pune, Philanthropist Shri Anil Deshpande.
Distribution of Water Filters and Installation of RO Water Purification Plants.
To eliminate health problems related to contaminated and polluted water foundation has distributed 1500 water filters to the families from various villages Foundation has installed 11 RO Water Purification Plants in the villages from Blocks Bhor & Velhe and 1 in a school in Block Haveli
Distribution of saplings of fruit bearing trees
Foundation has distributed 6000 saplings of fruit bearing plants to 500 families from 10 peripheral remote villages in order to either augment their income or to provide fruits for the families specially the elderly.
Tree Plantation
The foundation had taken up Green Valley Project in cooperation with Sufalam Nursery (Shri Raman Khinvansara) and Lions International. Under the project, nearly 1000 trees including medicinal plants have been planted on 2.5 acres of land at Ambi and Katraj. Every year employees and volunteers from various IT companies e.g Accenture, Sinsan Pharma etc. participate in tree plantation drives in various villages.
Information imparted
Elderly are imparted information on how to open bank accounts, agriculture and associated occupations. NSS students sent to the foundation to get the experience of social work. Visit these villages, stay there, listen to the grievances, arrange meetings with the concerned authorities, impart information on various issues etc. 700 students from MIT College had stayed in these villages for 2 days and imparted them information on various issues.
Helping victims of natural disasters
Helping victims of natural disasters is an important part of the Foundation’s activities. For instance, the Foundation raised Rs. 13 lac on its own for the flood victims in the Mahad area during 2005 and added another Rs. 2 lac donated by philanthropic organizations like Maharashtra Foundation and Share and Care. The trustees of the Janaseva Foundation made it a point to visit the affected areas and conveyed them help in the form of foodgrains, clothes, medicines and money. Recently foundation collected Rs. 10 lakhs and handed over the cheque to Hon’ble Devendra Phadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra towards Chief Ministers Draught Relief Fund.
Kitchen garden
Foundation has built a kitchen garden around the Oldage Homes. Here Senior Citizens spend their time in doing various works as per their capacity which keeps them engaged and physically active. Now with the help of Sakal Social Foundation and Rajmata Jijau Health & Nutrition Mission of Maharashtra State planned for Parasbag (kitchen garden) in 5 villages e.g. Ambi, Pabe, Kuran, Kadve & Varasgaon.
Dairy project – Cow shed
Taking into account the need of milk for the elderly and the patients, foundation’s well wisher Rotarian Ishwar Uttamchandani and Mrs. Minoo Uttamchandani, Rotary Club Pune Riverside, gave donations for dairy project and every year they are giving some maintenance. This project will be renovated. Gobar gas plant and kitchen garden are run on this project.
CSR Activities
The concept of CSR was introduced in FY 2014-15 by the Indian government to involve corporates in social development. Recognizing its importance, the foundation established a CSR department, headed by Mr. Surender Kumar, who has relevant education and extensive experience. The foundation obtained a CSR Certificate from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to receive donations under CSR. Under Mr. Kumar’s leadership and guidance from Dr. Vinod Shah, the foundation has secured grants exceeding Rs. 10 crores and continues to pursue new collaborations. Regular interactions with corporates and proper grant utilization have built trust and credibility. This has attracted fresh inquiries from other companies, further expanding the foundation’s reach.
With the help from various CSR Donors following eco-friendly units have been installed to prevent pollution and conserve energy.
Thyssenkrupp Industries
Sewage Treatment Plant, Ambi
Equipment for Ophthalmic Dept. at Rural Hospital, Ambi
Solar Power Plant, Ambi
The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. has sponsored meals for 50 destitute children residing at Destitute Rehabilitation Centre, Bhilarewadi, Katraj, for 1 year, along with transportation for the children during this timeline.
Additionally, a healthy diet for the residents at the Old Age Homes in Ambi has been provided for a duration of four months. Janaseva Foundation Pune has also contributed significantly for an A-Scan machine, offering support for cataract surgeries.
DSM India Pvt. Ltd.
Sponsored total expenses of 50 street children adopted by Janaseva Foundation Pune for 1 year.
Vision Foundation of India
Sponsored more than 500 Cataract Surgeries
Sanghvi Movers
Physiotherapy equipment for Day Care Centre
Charities Aid Foundation
Care and School Education of Street Children
Malhotra Weikfield Foundation (Weikfield Industries)
Skill Development Project.
Desai Brothers
Construction of Kitchen at Desai Old age home
Bhratbhai Sanghvi
Renovation of up-gradation of sanitation
Force Motors Ltd.
Trump- 40, small size 4 wheeler delivery van.