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Our Impact & Milestones
Over the years, we have made a profound impact on communities by rescuing vulnerable children, empowering women through self-help groups, supporting livelihoods, and promoting sustainable agriculture. Our initiatives have transformed lives by providing shelter, education, employment, and environmental conservation, fostering long-term social and economic growth.
Child Welfare & Protection
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Rescued over 52 infants (1 day to 3 years old) from streets, dustbins, and hospitals in the past three years.
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25 children placed for adoption as per legal procedures.
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21 babies reunited with their families.
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6 infants currently under our care in the Adoption Centre.
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Our child helpline received 3165 cases over five years, providing shelter, medical aid, education, and emotional support.
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Rescued 1259 children from child marriage, begging, child labor, sexual abuse, and corporal punishment.
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Women Empowerment & Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
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Established 3000+ Self-Help Groups (SHGs), enabling women to transition from savings to entrepreneurship in areas such as:
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Dairy farming
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Retail and vending
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Vegetable cultivation
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Mini garment production
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Industry-based outsourcing
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Facilitated the formation of Shakthi Souhardha Women Self-Help Group Cooperative in Mandya District (2006), now independently operational.
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Spearheaded the creation of Karnataka’s only 100% women-led Gram Panchayat in Gopalapura, Mandya Taluk (2005-2010).
Livelihood & Economic Development
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Formed 1600+ Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) under the Rajeev Gandhi Chaitanya Yojane (NRLM) self-employment scheme.
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Benefitted 7800+ rural youths through skill training, bank coordination, and financial aid.
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Conducted 6-day Entrepreneurial Development Programs (EDP) to empower young entrepreneurs.
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Vikasana secured 2nd place in Karnataka for effective implementation of this program.
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Assisted 83 SHG members from BPL and slum areas in purchasing 3.5 acres of land for constructing homes.
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Ensured land approvals and grants of ₹1.5 lakh per house from Mandya Urban Development Authority.
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Housing & Shelter Initiatives
Supported 100 SHGs of Beedi-rolling women in Mandya Town, enabling them to secure 1500 houses under the Rajeev Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation.
Sustainable Agriculture & Environmental Conservation
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Rehabilitated 20,000+ hectares of dry and degraded land through community-driven watershed programs in collaboration with NABARD, ITC, and government agencies.
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Implemented organic farming practices across six villages for over five years, helping farmers obtain organic certification.
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Established the Janadhanya Desi Seed Bank in Malligehalli, Malavalli Taluk, Mandya District.
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Home to 300+ members, preserving 120+ varieties of paddy, 60+ varieties of Ragi, and various vegetable seeds.
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Formed 30+ WEBSAP (Women-Based Sustainable Agriculture Practice) groups, fostering mutual farming through shared infrastructure.