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Wardha is the land of prominent
personalities - Gandhiji, Vinobaji and
Jamnalalj i Bajaj. Describing my
grandfather, Gandhiji once said
“Jamnalalji is the man of the people – a
fisher of men - one who had the knack of
gathering people around him and
inspiring them with his idealism.” Very
active during India's freedom struggle,
Jamnalalji was a philanthropist who
delighted in donating most of his wealth
for worthy causes. It was the profound
conviction of my grandfather, that the
wealth of a business enterprise was
bequeathed to it in sacred trust by society. Jamnalalji was always
more involved in social and philanthropic activities than business.
Jamnalalji made Wardha the centre for Gandhiji's economic and
social development programmes. He persuaded Gandhiji to start
branch of his Satyagrah Ashram in Wardha. Gandhiji invited
Vinoba Bhave to start an Ashram in 1921.
We are not only proud of our roots in Wardha but also feel
part of the community of Wardha district. With a view to
commemorate the memory of my father Shri Kamalnayan and
grand father Shri Jamnalal, we have established Kamalnayan
Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation (KJBF) to support the cause of socio-
economic development of Wardha district, while retaining basic
human values.
Looking at the grim and deteriorating socio-economic condition
of the agrarian community in Wardha district in particular and
Vidarbha region in general, we are committed to providing
support to the rural community of Wardha district. We seek
cooperation from all the development stakeholders to work
together to really make Wardha a socio-economically developed
and a truly Gandhian district.
Shishir Bajaj
Chairman's Message
To a pure heart all hearts are pure.
Sevagram Ashram, Wardha (Maharashtra)
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Jamnalal Bajajat Wardha (Maharashtra)
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ndia is a country which has the largest number of youth in the world. The bright, foresighted and
entrepreneurial youth are our country's valuable human resources. We also have a very large natural resource Ibase which is lying under utilised. God is very kind to us and showers his love regularly in the form of rain. Yet we
face crisis of drinking water and water for irrigation. The way our agrarian community toils in the farms, we are
capable of feeding the whole planet. However, millions of hectares of land are not being cultivated because of
inadequate resources. This is an era of collaboration and partnership. The need of the hour is to work together and
establish a solid network.
Our villagers need support to strengthen our human and natural resources (i.e. land and water), input support,
technical knowledge and marketing support for agricultural commodities. Our experienced professional team has
been actively involved in identifying and prioritizing the needs of the area and providing support to the rural
community. We all at the Kamalnayan Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation (KJBF), are making sincere efforts to strengthening
the community and improving the quality of their lives through participatory approaches. Let us make Wardha a
model green district.
Kushagra Nayan Bajaj
Message from Kushagra Nayan Bajaj
Jamnalal Bajaj after his release from jail in 1941, consulting Gandhiji at Sewagram Ashram about his future activities. Jamnalal Bajaj after his release from jail in 1941, consulting Gandhiji at Sewagram Ashram about his future activities.
Give the world the best you have and the best will come back to you
Jamnalal Bajaj (1889 – 1942)
Jamnalal Bajaj was an extraordinary man living in extraordinary times. From an early age, destiny carved
out a unique role for young Jamnalal. At the age of five, he was adopted by Shri Bachhraj Bajaj, a wealthy
merchant in Wardha. Throughout his life, he was a staunch follower of Mahatma Gandhi who also inspired
Jamnalal to initiate Hindusthan Sugar Mills in 1931. Jamnalal was the founding father of the present-day Bajaj
Group of companies. His business interests were the means to a larger and holistic end. Very active during India's
freedom struggle, Jamnalal was a philanthropist who delighted in donating most of his wealth for worthy causes
and was always more involved in social and philanthropic activities rather than business. He joined in Gandhiji's
programmes and India's freedom struggle in 1915.
He was elected Treasurer of the Congress party in
1920. From the very beginning, he was in search of a
spiritual mentor he found precisely such a holistic
and spiritual philosopher and a wise counselor in
Gandhiji. Gandhiji adopted him as his own son in
1920. Jamnalal had the rare distinction of being
regarded by Gandhiji as his own protege. When
Gandhiji said that “Wealthy men should become
trustees of their wealth for the common good,” he
always had Jamnalal in his mind. As inspired by
Gandhiji, he opened the doors of his family temple,
the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir at Wardha, to all,
including Harijans in 1928. It was the very first
temple in India to welcome Harijans.
Jamnalal made Wardha the centre for
Gandhiji's economic and social development
programmes. He established the Satyagraha
Ashram in Wardha in 1921. He brought Vinoba
Bhave to the Wardha Ashram to nurture it into
national institution. Jamnalal similarly established
the Gandhi Seva Sangh in 1924 to assist families of
committed Gandhian workers who participated in
the Satyagraha movement. In 1936, Gandhiji
wanted to shift to a rural habitat. Jamnalal then
offered a large piece of his land in Segaon to built
Ashram which is known as Sevagram. Bajajwadi in
Wardha was like a home for all eminent national
leaders visiting Gandhiji. The meetings of the
aCongress Working Committee were also frequently held there. The famous Quit India resolution was adopted by
the Congress Working Committee at its meeting in Bajajwadi in July 1942. Jamnalalji was thus the main pillar of
strength to Gandhiji. Gandhi himself admitted that “It was an easy thing for me to rely on Jamnalal to carry out my
wishes. No one has identified himself so much with every one of my activities as he”. In fact, Jamnalal liberally
assisted worthy causes as a matter of duty. When Jamnalal passed away in 1942, Gandhi wrote in the newspaper
'Harijan': “Whenever I wrote of wealthy men becoming the trustees of their wealth for the common good, I always
had this merchant prince principally in mind”.
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Jawaharlal Nehru & Jamnalal Bajaj (left to right)
We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.
Jamnalal Bajaj & Mahatma GandhiJamnalal Bajaj & Mahatma Gandhi
Kamalnayan Bajaj (1915 – 1972)
Kamalnayan Bajaj, the eldest son of Jamnalal Bajaj, started shouldering family responsibilities from an
early age. After completing his education in Cambridge University in England, Kamalnayan returned to India to
assist his father Jamnalal, both in business and in social service. He was a strategist and chose not to court arrest.
His purpose was to keep himself free to help those actively engaged in the freedom movement. Keenly conscious
of the legacy of his reputed family that he had to carry forward, Kamalnayan once wrote to his father, that “It is no
joke to be the son of a big man.” Kamalnayan was a man of strict principles, which he never swerved from. He had
earmarked a large portion of the income from his family business for public causes and social service programmes,
the mantle of all of which he had inherited from his father. He always had a sense of a larger social mission,
transcending the dictates of business and the bottom line.
An astute businessman, Kamalnayan envisaged immense potential in India for manufactured textiles. But
he did not pursue the profit in that business because of the firm commitment of the Bajaj family to khadi, inspired
by Mahatma Gandhi. Clearly expounding his philosophy and his perspective, Kamalnayan observed, “The various
industries I am connected
with should generate profit.
But if any move on our part
goes against nat ional
interests, I would condemn it
and would not be party to it,
even if it meant a loss in the
bargain.” Every new business
venture that Kamalnayan got
into, eloquently testified to
his legendary business
acumen. With tremendous
foresight and a spirit of
zestful enterprise,
Kamalnayan acquired ailing
industrial units and then
miraculously turned them
around. He went on to
expand the business by
branching into manufacture
of scooter, three-wheeler,
cement, alloy casting and electricals. Besides being an insightful businessman, Kamalnayan was also a
philanthropist driven by the passion for serving society at large. He was elected thrice as a member of the Lok
Sabha between 1957–1971 from Wardha constituency in Maharashtra.
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Kamalnayan Bajaj (left) with Pandit Nehru (right) & Ramkrishna Bajaj (middle) at Bajajwadi (1954)
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. 5
BackgroundHistorically, Wardha district in the Vidarbha region in
Maharashtra was famous for being the home ground
for India's freedom struggle and the socio-political
reforms movement. Shri Jamnalal Bajaj believed that
the wealth of a business enterprise was bequeathed to
it by society to be used for social empowerment. In
1934, this forward looking philanthropist sowed the
seeds of social reconstruction in this region by inviting
Mahatma Gandhi to take up residence here. Gandhiji
persuaded Shri Vinoba Bhave to set up Pavnar Ashram
in Wardha and initiate a movement for social reforms.
However, in the recent past, Vidarbha has
gained notoriety for the alarming trend of Farmers
committing suicides. Total dependence on land based
livelihoods, uncertain monsoon, depleting ground
water, soil erosion and siltation, unsustainable
agricultural practices such as traditional cropping
pattern, inadequate irrigation sources, flood irrigation,
inadequate scientific knowledge, poor sanitation
practices and out migration of youth due to lack of
employment opportunities - are some of the major
problems plaguing the people of this region.
Following the family tradition of supporting
social-economic and philanthropic activities in
Wardha, the Bajaj family set up the Kamalnayan
Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation (KJBF) for the development
of this region in 2003. Currently KJBF is working in 100
villages of Deoli, Aarvi and Seloo blocks and planning
to extend its interventions to entire Wardha district.
KJBF's Programme office is located in the premises of
the Maharogi Sewa Samiti (MSS) in Dattapur.
Guiding PrinciplesCore values of integrity, honesty, transparency and
'working-enjoying together' are the guiding
principles of KJBF's work culture. Innovation and
creativity are of utmost importance for creating an
enabling environment based on human values for
the continuous growth of all the stakeholders
through participatory approaches
ApproachKJBF works through a Livelihoods approach to
empower the rural community to take charge of
their own development in a participatory manner
by developing and managing natural resources in a
sustainable manner. The developmental
interventions focus on enhancing the income
generated from agriculture, which is the principal
source of livelihood. KJBF also promotes alternate
agrobased livelihood opportunities such as dairy
f a r m i n g , o r g a n i c
farming, horticulture
and biogas. These
alternate livelihoods
p r o v i d e s t e a d y
additional income and
therefore improve the
quality of life of the
rural community.
A Life of sacrifice is the pinnacle of art, and is full of true joy.
Kamalnayan Jamnalal Bajaj office at Manohar Dham, Wardha (Maharashtra)
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Man becomes not the lord and master of all creation but he is its servant.
StrategyKJBF's strategy for ensuring community participation
and their ownership over the process of development
includes:
Needs Assessment: Understanding the needs of the area and the
communities is the first step towards developmental
action.
Scientific Field Studies
Since secondary data such as maps, reports etc do
not always give an accurate picture of ground
realities; KJBF undertakes scientific studies to
understand the soil and water conditions of the
project area. Development interventions are planned
in accordance with the ground realities and the needs
of the community.
Community perspective
Participatory methods such as Participatory Rural
Appraisal (PRA), small group discussions, village
meetings etc. are used to assess needs, arrive at
solutions, decide community contributions and
develop an appropriate plan of action for the
developmental interventions. Since the community is
involved in the process of decision making, there is
greater ownership over the development initiatives.
Community EmpowermentKJBF empowers the community to take charge of the
process of their own development through:
Enhancing Awareness
Personal and group interaction, Village meetings,
Gram Sabhas, field based demonstrations and
exposure visits to learn from the experience of other
farmers, are some of the
common methods of enhancing
awareness regarding develop-
ment interventions. Popular
media like films and street plays
are used to create awareness
about issues and motivate
farmers to take up new ideas.
Thematic celebrations and
popular talks by Guest Speakers
also enhance their under-
standing of developmental
issues.
Focussed Training
Special Training programmes on self development,
institution building, financial management etc are
organized to impart the necessary knowledge and
skills to the community. Training sessions on Project
cycles enables the community to understand the
implementation plan and also monitor the progress of
the process. Technical training enhances their
confidence during the implementation stage.
Training and Livelihood Resource Centre
KJBF has developed the Training and Livelihoods
Resource Centre at Manohar Dham Dattapur, Wardha
as a demonstration model for enabling the
community to comprehend the functioning and
impact of the developmental intervention. Exposure
visits to the Centre motivate farmers to adopt a
suitable model in their own farms. The Training
Centre has a well equipped Training Hall, educational
charts, and field demonstration plots such as
horticulture and improved fodder plots. KJBF has also
demonstrated the positive
impact on groundwater recharg-
ing by interlinking four percola-
tion tanks and two wells in
Dattapur. Some other models
such as Roof Rain water
harvesting structure (RRWHS),
micro irrigation devices and
biogas have also been displayed
to sensitize people about their
use.
“S.R. Halbe, Gautam Bajaj and Kushagra Nayan Bajaj (from left to right) at Pawnar Ashram”
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Community Contribution
In order that the community takes ownership over
the developmental intervention, KJBF collects
community contribution in cash, material and/or
labour (shramdaan) on the basis of previously defined
norms for common property and private resources.
The amount and mode of contribution is usually
worked out with the village community through a
participatory process. .
Networking KJBF networks with other development, government,
research and funding agencies in order to learn and
share experiences as also collaborate on certain
initiatives. Sharing of experiences is also done
through workshops, seminars and Public events.
The beavery of the non-violent is vastly superior to that of the violent.
Community Participation KJBF elicits participation from the community in
various ways.
Village Volunteers
KJBF identifies trains and provides financial incentives
to Youth from within the community to work as KJBF's
extension volunteer. A Village Volunteer (VV) is
usua l ly respons ib le for support ing the
implementation of developmental interventions in
the villages. Being locals, these VVs know the ground
realities, can connect better with the community,
motivate people and provide regular monitoring
support.
Village Committees
A group of motivated people from within the
community volunteer to be on Village Committees
(VC). These VCs are informal bodies responsible for
motivating people for taking up specific projects and
monitoring the progress. The VCs are also
responsible for collecting the cash and overseeing the
labour (shramdaan) contributions from the
community.
Community Institutions
KJBF identifies supports and revives existing, often
defunct, village level institutions. KJBF also initiates
new institutions such as separate Self Help Groups
(SHGs) for men and women and lift irrigation
societies (LIS). These formal groups support
individual members to take on income generating
enterprises and helps in providing irrigation facilities
to the farmer's land respectively. Revival of LIS is also
done by KJBF by providing financial and conceptual
support. Byelaws have been facilitated to evolve in
the LIS to lessen the chances of being defunct.
Women's SHGs have supported members to
undertake farm based alternate livelihoods such as
dairy farming, cultivating kitchen gardens,
vermicomposting and biogas. Non-farm based
alternate livelihoods are also being actively explored.
Appriciation Letter for well recharge activity
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Earning additional income : Yadavrao Godker, Kajalsera village has cultivated chilli in his patch of land.
Ground water recharge through rainwater harvestingIndiscriminate consumption of ground water and
inadequate efforts for replenishing this rapidly
depleting resource has resulted in the water table
dipping to an alarmingly low level. Therefore there is
potential to arrest surface runoff and recharge the
groundwater. In order to have water
for support irrigation and for
cultivating crops in the Rabi season
also, KJBF has initiated several
water harvesting measures in
partnersh ip wi th the loca l
community.
Recharge of existing wells through
diverting rain water
Wells are the mouth of Earth, so it is
our duty to quench the thirst of
Mother Earth. In the Deoli and Seloo
blocks of the Wardha district, KJBF
has popularized the simple and
cost-effective method of recharging wells by
harvesting rain water in a small tank near the well and
diverting the collected water for augmenting the
ground water table after filtration.
Farm Ponds
Farm Ponds were traditionally used for storage of
water for irrigation. KJBF has constructed technically
improved Farm Ponds which efficiently arrest surface
runoff and conserve rain water for support irrigation
during dry spells and periods of distress. KJBF has
constructed several Farm Ponds with average storage
capacity of 445 cubic metres.
Renovation/Construction of Percolation
Tanks
Since ancient times, Talabs or tanks have
been used as reservoirs for water. Silted
up percolation tanks are being revived and
new percolation tank is being constructed
for capturing rainwater runoff through a
watershed area. The waste weir allows
surplus water to be drained away. KJBF
has constructed percolation tanks in
wasteland areas, where there is adequate
surface runoff in the catchment area.
Natural Resource Management Soil and Water ConservationRapidly depleting water resources as also silting of
rivers and streams, which result in floods, water
logging and soil erosion in agricultural lands, are
major environmental problems that lead to poor crop
yield and low incomes for the farmers in Wardha.
KJBF promotes soil and
water conservat ion
measures such as field
b u n d i n g , c o n t o u r
bunding, nalla plugging
and construction of
Gab ion s t ruc tures .
These measures reduce
the erosion of the fertile
top layer of the soil, help
in maintaining humidity,
recharge water in the
ground and increase in
yield.
Efforts undertaken for
the development and management of water
resources include:
Development of Water resourcesTraditional agrarian practices in this region are highly
water intensive and dependant on rain and ground
water. Inadequate irrigation sources have led to total
dependence on Kharif crops. In order to enhance the
livelihood opportunities of the local communities,
there is an urgent need to augment water resources
by better management of surface water runoff,
efficient and judicious use of available ground water,
enhancement of the irrigation potential, promotion of
efficient micro irrigation
devices and improved
farming practices. The
community participates
in the planning, identifi-
cation of sites and the
e xe cu t i on o f t h e
construct ion work.
Community contribu-
tion comes in the form
of cash, material and
shramdaan for digging
pits etc.
When you want to find truth as god, the only inevitable means is love, that is non-violence.
Focus
Areas
Natural Resource
Management
(Water and Soil)
Enhancement
of Livelihood
Opportunities
Human
Resource
Development
“Farm Pond: An improved way of water harvesting. If vessels are ready unpredictable rains are
gift of God” - Farm pond filled due to rain in March.
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water holding capacity of soil and prevent its erosion.
KJBF provides needy farmers with the seed
earthworms for setting up the vermicomposting
units. They can earn additional income through
selling vermicompost, which is a high quality organic
fertilizer which not only improves crop yields, but
reduces pests and the risk of crop disease.
Improved seeds
Farmers of the Deoli and Aarvi blocks are motivated to
use improved seeds which produce greater yields,
leading to increased incomes. Farmers cultivate
improved varieties of crops such as sorghum, green
gram, maize and wheat. The newly introduced Omkar
variety of wheat gives 1.5 times greater yield than the
traditional variety, with the same input cost but
reduced seed cost.
A complete fast is a complete and literal denial of self. it is the truest prayer.
Enhancement of LivelihoodOpportunitiesAgriculture is the main source of livelihood in Wardha.
However, the traditional cropping pattern is
unsustainable as it is both ecologically and
economically unviable. KJBF motivates farmers to
adopt sustainable agricultural practices and use
improved technology. KJBF encourages marginal and
landless farmers and women especially, to undertake
dairy farming as a means of alternative livelihood.
Improved Agriculture PracticesKJBF motivates the agrarian community to adopt
integrated farming practices that promote the
cultivation of short duration, less water intensive cash
crops combined with horticulture (wadi) and dairy
farming. Taking up vermicomposting, using improved
seeds and efficient technology have also contributed
to enhancing crop yields.
Diversifying mono cropping
KJBF promotes the cultivation of vegetables, not only
because they are important as a regular source of
income for small and marginal farmers, but also
because they help in fulfilling the nutritional needs of
the families. In order to facilitate a change from the
predominant cropping pattern of cultivating cotton
and soyabean, KJBF promotes new varieties of
wheat, gram, cauliflower, fenugreek (methi), spinach
(palak), beans, brinjals, onions and okra (ladies
fingers). KJBF also provides technical guidance to the
farmers.
Organic Farming
Organic farming improves the quality of the crops and
reduces the risk of crop damage by pests without the
use of harmful chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
KJBF's Training programmes and exposure visits have
been instrumental in popularizing this practice in
Wardha. KJBF also provides the technical guidance
for the construction of compost pits. Organic
Composting is a low cost, highly efficient and
environmentally sound agricultural practice where
biological waste is allowed to decompose under
anaerobic conditions in specially constructed pits.
Vermicomposting is the process which uses
earthworms to decompose biomass such as cattle
dung and farm waste in pits or beds. The worms
enhance the decomposition of organic matter into
soil, improve the structure, texture, aeration and
vermicompost bed promoted by KJBF in chondi village
Providing technical input to the farmers on use of improved variety of seed by KJBF staff
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Horticulture
Horticulture species like mango, gooseberry (amla),
guava, orange, lemon etc. can easily return a regular
and lucrative income for the farmers. KJBF promotes
horticulture crops like gooseberries (amla), citrus
fruits, mango, etc. KJBF also provides technical
inputs.
Horticulture has been initiated in villages of Seloo and
Deoli blocks. Twenty one villages have been selected
for promoting the Wadi (horticulture and irrigation)
project in collaboration with NABARD. This project is
expected to enhance the livelihoods of 1100 tribal
families in Aarvi block of Wardha district.
Kitchen Gardens
KJBF encourages even marginal farmers to undertake
kitchen gardening in small plots of land near their
homes. Cultivation of vegetables like okra, brinjals,
drumsticks and fenugreek, spices like ginger,
coriander and garlic and fruits like papaya and are
promoted with the primary purpose of ensuring that
the families eat balanced
meals. Kitchen gardens
also bring in a steady cash
income for the family.
KJBF supports needy
farmers to take up this
activity along with a low
cost drum-kit with a drip
irrigation system.
Alternative Livelihood opportunitiesWith improved agricultural practices, crop yield is
greater, resulting in an increase in income. However,
KJBF motivates the community to also explore other
land based occupations such as dairy farming as an
alternate source of steady income. Dairy farming also
ensures better nutrition for the family. The cattle
dung is used for meeting fuel and manure needs.
Since women are usually responsible for looking after
cattle, dairy farming offers them an opportunity to be
engaged in a productive (income generating) activity.
KJBF focuses on improving the quality of milk yield
through the:
Promotion of fodder crops
In order to improve the milk yield of cattle, KJBF
demonstrated the benefits of a high yielding and
better quality fodder crops e.g Maize (African Tall).
This has been grown in the programme villages. Fifty
percent of the total seed cost is contributed by the
farmers.
Improved cattle management practices
Cattle which are stall fed and have access to adequate
and safe water to drink remain healthy and yield more
milk. KJBF provides financial and technical support to
needy farmers for the construction of mangers for
stall feeding and water troughs for the cattle.
Promotion of Indigenous Cows
Traditionally the rural community reared cows only to
fulfil their domestic need for milk. Cow dung is used
as fuel and compost for agriculture. Bullocks were
used for farming and sold for income.
KJBF motivates women from poor families to take up
d a i r y f a r m i n g . T h e
indigenous species of cows
are better suited to the local
environment and are easier
to maintain. KJBF works
with the SHGs to provide
financial and training
support to the women for
rearing these cows. With
KJBF's intervention, dairy
farming has been promoted
as a source of steady
income for the landless and
marginal farmers also. KJBF financially supports women to purchase indigenous
cows to add nutrition in their diet and also to earn additional income
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Biogas plant : Reducing drudgery and bringing grin on the woman's frace- Vaishali Dattu Chauhan, Ridhora village.
"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience"
Milk Collection Centres
Since most of the work related to the upkeep of the
animals is done by the women, KJBF works in
collaboration with the Women's Self Help Groups
(SHGs) to support them in this endeavour to generate
income from dairy farming. KJBF has helped set up
milk collection units with the necessary utensils and
fat testing equipment in a few villages of Aarvi block
of Wardha. The SHGs contribute 20% of the total
cost. Marketing of milk is collectively done by the
women.
Biogas
KJBF promotes the construction of dung based biogas
plants which not only greatly reduce the daily
drudgery and risk to health that women experience
during the collection of firewood from the forest, but
also reduces the health hazards posed by indoor air
pollution. Since cooking with biogas is more efficient,
women who use biogas are able to devote time to
other activities. Biogas is low cost and uses a non-
conventional source of energy. It is therefore
environment friendly. Slurry produced as a by product
of the biogas is either used as high quality manure in
the farmer's fields or sold for generating income.
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Milk Collection center at Jamkhuta Village (Aarvi)
Human Resource DevelopmentDeveloping and managing the existing Human
Resources is just as important as to conserve and
manage the natural resources of the region, in order
to improve the quality of life of the people by ensuring
economically gainful activities and unleashing the
hidden potential of human resources in Wardha. KJBF
recognizes the value of traditional knowledge and
practices and supports the community through
building their capacity to understand science and
technology and improve their financial and
management skills, while retaining their basic human
values. KGBF aims to enable the community to
become self-reliant in its pursuit of improving the
quality of life.
Capacity Building
As a strategy of building the capacities of the
community to take charge of their own
development, KJBF works with the members of
the community institutions, such as the SHGs.
KJBF reinforces the importance of basic human
values like honesty, integrity, mutual trust and
team spirit and community good. It provides
training in Yoga, meditation and special sessions
of the 'Art of Living' programme. A lot of emphasis
is given to imparting value education. KJBF also
provides leadership training and focuses on
building skills necessary for becoming effective
managers of developmental initiatives. Specific
skills training in the area of finance and
management, empowers the people to take
charge of their own development. Special efforts
are made to empower women through building
their capabilities to play important roles in
improving their condition and societal position.
These women's SHGs are platforms for
interaction not only between women themselves,
but also allow the group to get involved in gainful
income generating activities and interact with
Panchayat and other government offices, banks,
other developmental organizations and even
markets.
Inaguration of Wadi by Dr. K. G. Karmakar. -M.D.NABARD in Saldara Village (Aarvi-Wardha)
Project
KJBF provides institutional training to the women self help groups on leadership, accounts, bank linkage, and income generating activities
15In a day, when you don't come across any problem - you can be sure that you are travelling in a wrong path.
Farm Pond Appriciation Certificate Distribution by Apoorv Nayan Bajaj
KJBF educates and motivates farmers for the well recharge activity . Farmers are taking up well recharge activity, which they feel as quenching the thirst of mother earth
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Salient features of the area- Traditional practices in agriculture- Poorly managed plenty of natural resources- Siltation in the existing water bodies- Erratic rainfall- Inadequate Irrigation Sources- High Schedule Tribe population (Arvi-20%,Deoli-19.5%)
Programme Area