"O Lord shine and showers your blessings to usso that we may reflect your light

and deliver best of us to the rest of the World"

"O Lord shine and showers your blessings to usso that we may reflect your light

and deliver best of us to the rest of the World"

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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%)

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