Sikar, Rajasthan

ANNUAL REVIEW

(2009-10)

ANNUAL REVIEW

(2009-10)

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Chairman's

Rajasthan is the land of warriors and my grandfather Jamnalal Bajaj was one of the warriors who

devoted his whole life for the social cause and freedom struggle. Describing him, 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, he

was a philanthropist who delighted in donating most of his wealth for worthy causes. It was the

profound conviction of him that the wealth of a business enterprise was bequeathed to it in sacred

trust by society. He was always more involved in social and philanthropic activities than business.

Jamnalalji also made Rajasthan the centre for Gandhiji's economic and social development

programmes. He was nominated as the president of Gandhi Seva Sangha, an institution of creating

a body of workers who would devote all their time to constructive work. Later he was also elected

the member of Congress Working Committee and Treasurer of Congress in 1933.

Kashi Ka Bas village is the birth place of Jamnalal Bajaj and we feel proud of our roots over there.

With a view to commemorate the memory of Jamnalal Bajaj, we have been doing development

interventions through Jamnalal Kaniram Bajaj Trust (JKBT) to support the cause of socio-economic

development of Kashi ka Bas and surrounding villages in Sikar district, while retaining basic human

values. This year JKBT has also done some of the activities in the programme area which directly

addresses the basic needs of the community such as Roof Rain Water Harvesting Structures

(RRWHS) for drinking water, biogas and smokeless chullah to reduce the toil of the women. We

have also included poor and widow women under income generating activities and it will definitely

add value in their livelihood. Horticulture being a sustainable agriculture practices has also been

focussed. Based on our long involvement with the community, this year we have defined our area

of interventions such as water harvesting, agro based livelihood and building human capital.

We seek cooperation from all the development stakeholders to work together for the upliftment of

the rural community of the Sikar district.

Shishir Bajaj

Message

Unto the Heaven be Peace, Unto the Sky and the Earth be Peace,

Peace be unto the Water, Unto the Herbs and Trees be Peace,

Unto all the Gods be Peace, Unto Brahma and unto All be Peace.

And may We realize that Peace.Om Peace Peace Peace Om

“O Lord shine and shower 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 shower your blessings to usso that we may reflect your light

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

Birth Place of Jamnalal Bajaj at Kashi Ka Bas(Sikar-Rajasthan)

Chairman's

Rajasthan is the land of warriors and my grandfather Jamnalal Bajaj was one of the warriors who

devoted his whole life for the social cause and freedom struggle. Describing him, 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, he

was a philanthropist who delighted in donating most of his wealth for worthy causes. It was the

profound conviction of him that the wealth of a business enterprise was bequeathed to it in sacred

trust by society. He was always more involved in social and philanthropic activities than business.

Jamnalalji also made Rajasthan the centre for Gandhiji's economic and social development

programmes. He was nominated as the president of Gandhi Seva Sangha, an institution of creating

a body of workers who would devote all their time to constructive work. Later he was also elected

the member of Congress Working Committee and Treasurer of Congress in 1933.

Kashi Ka Bas village is the birth place of Jamnalal Bajaj and we feel proud of our roots over there.

With a view to commemorate the memory of Jamnalal Bajaj, we have been doing development

interventions through Jamnalal Kaniram Bajaj Trust (JKBT) to support the cause of socio-economic

development of Kashi ka Bas and surrounding villages in Sikar district, while retaining basic human

values. This year JKBT has also done some of the activities in the programme area which directly

addresses the basic needs of the community such as Roof Rain Water Harvesting Structures

(RRWHS) for drinking water, biogas and smokeless chullah to reduce the toil of the women. We

have also included poor and widow women under income generating activities and it will definitely

add value in their livelihood. Horticulture being a sustainable agriculture practices has also been

focussed. Based on our long involvement with the community, this year we have defined our area

of interventions such as water harvesting, agro based livelihood and building human capital.

We seek cooperation from all the development stakeholders to work together for the upliftment of

the rural community of the Sikar district.

Shishir Bajaj

Message

Unto the Heaven be Peace, Unto the Sky and the Earth be Peace,

Peace be unto the Water, Unto the Herbs and Trees be Peace,

Unto all the Gods be Peace, Unto Brahma and unto All be Peace.

And may We realize that Peace.Om Peace Peace Peace Om

“O Lord shine and shower 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 shower your blessings to usso that we may reflect your light

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

Birth Place of Jamnalal Bajaj at Kashi Ka Bas(Sikar-Rajasthan)

Mahatma Gandhi and Jamnalal Bajaj (from right to left)

Foreword

Jamnalal Kaniram Bajaj Trust (JKBT) in Sikar district of Rajasthan has been established long

back towards fulfilling our social responsibility and gratitude through continuous efforts for

the cause of socio- economic development of the society. We keep Gandhian philosophy and

values in all our development interventions while planning and execution of rural

development programmes. We work through the participatory approaches in which community is involved in planning,

implementation and management of projects. Due to over exploitation of the natural resources, global climate and eco

system is increasingly becoming fragile. We should think of using these challenges as opportunities. Gandhiji once said that

mother earth could fulfil our needs but not our greed. Large numbers of rural people migrate in the urban areas for their

livelihood due to lack infrastructure and support systems.

Over the years, JKBT along with community has contributed for the development of programme area and hence it has

constructed senior secondary school, primary school, primary health centre, cattle hospital etc. Interventions such as

providing Drinking water, sanitation, construction of biogas plants have been carried out through our organisation. We have

also supported rural women and girls for income generating activities. The sewing machines and accessories have been

provided to the needy women after conducting training programmes. We have supported in agro based livelihood to the

farmers by providing and strengthening the sources of irrigation through deepening of wells and construction of bore wells.

Gaushalas in various villages have also been supported by constructing cowsheds and fodder storage warehouse. A library

cum information centre has been established in Kashi Ka Bas which provide regular information to the farmers and youths.

We also organise several preventive and curative health camps such as Ayurvedic, homeopathic and general diagnostic

camps along with Yoga Camps for the better health of the community.

To check migration and to make rural India self reliant and prosperous, large number of agro based sustainable livelihood

opportunities are available in the villages which needs to be explored with multi stakeholder partnership. We have defined

our core thrust areas for the future course of action and have planned to work on water conservation and agro based

livelihood focussing on dairy farming and horticulture development. This is an era of networking and partnership we seek

close collaboration with development players to work together for the better livelihood of the rural community.

I express my sincere thanks to all our villagers and development stakeholders for extending their kind support.

Kushagra Nayan Bajaj

CHAPTER PAGE

1. INTRODUCTION 2 - 6

The Genesis

JKBT's Approach

JKBT's Vision, Mission and Thrust Areas

Where JKBT Works

What JKBT Does

2. THE TORCHBEARER 7 - 10

Jamnalal Bajaj

Kamalnayan Bajaj

3. OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS (2009-10) 11 - 33

Community Empowerment

Promoting Livelihood Interventions

Enhancing Access to Drinking Water

Promoting Non-Conventional Energy Sources

Enhancing Status of Health and Hygiene

Information Dissemination

Developing Human Resources

4. MILES TO GO: JKBT's FUTURE PERSPECTIVE 34

5. THE MOVING FORCE BEHIND JKBT 36

The Board of Trustees

Staff Strength of JKBT

6. FINANCIAL REVIEW 37

CONTENTS

Mahatma Gandhi and Jamnalal Bajaj (from right to left)

Foreword

Jamnalal Kaniram Bajaj Trust (JKBT) in Sikar district of Rajasthan has been established long

back towards fulfilling our social responsibility and gratitude through continuous efforts for

the cause of socio- economic development of the society. We keep Gandhian philosophy and

values in all our development interventions while planning and execution of rural

development programmes. We work through the participatory approaches in which community is involved in planning,

implementation and management of projects. Due to over exploitation of the natural resources, global climate and eco

system is increasingly becoming fragile. We should think of using these challenges as opportunities. Gandhiji once said that

mother earth could fulfil our needs but not our greed. Large numbers of rural people migrate in the urban areas for their

livelihood due to lack infrastructure and support systems.

Over the years, JKBT along with community has contributed for the development of programme area and hence it has

constructed senior secondary school, primary school, primary health centre, cattle hospital etc. Interventions such as

providing Drinking water, sanitation, construction of biogas plants have been carried out through our organisation. We have

also supported rural women and girls for income generating activities. The sewing machines and accessories have been

provided to the needy women after conducting training programmes. We have supported in agro based livelihood to the

farmers by providing and strengthening the sources of irrigation through deepening of wells and construction of bore wells.

Gaushalas in various villages have also been supported by constructing cowsheds and fodder storage warehouse. A library

cum information centre has been established in Kashi Ka Bas which provide regular information to the farmers and youths.

We also organise several preventive and curative health camps such as Ayurvedic, homeopathic and general diagnostic

camps along with Yoga Camps for the better health of the community.

To check migration and to make rural India self reliant and prosperous, large number of agro based sustainable livelihood

opportunities are available in the villages which needs to be explored with multi stakeholder partnership. We have defined

our core thrust areas for the future course of action and have planned to work on water conservation and agro based

livelihood focussing on dairy farming and horticulture development. This is an era of networking and partnership we seek

close collaboration with development players to work together for the better livelihood of the rural community.

I express my sincere thanks to all our villagers and development stakeholders for extending their kind support.

Kushagra Nayan Bajaj

CHAPTER PAGE

1. INTRODUCTION 2 - 6

The Genesis

JKBT's Approach

JKBT's Vision, Mission and Thrust Areas

Where JKBT Works

What JKBT Does

2. THE TORCHBEARER 7 - 10

Jamnalal Bajaj

Kamalnayan Bajaj

3. OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS (2009-10) 11 - 33

Community Empowerment

Promoting Livelihood Interventions

Enhancing Access to Drinking Water

Promoting Non-Conventional Energy Sources

Enhancing Status of Health and Hygiene

Information Dissemination

Developing Human Resources

4. MILES TO GO: JKBT's FUTURE PERSPECTIVE 34

5. THE MOVING FORCE BEHIND JKBT 36

The Board of Trustees

Staff Strength of JKBT

6. FINANCIAL REVIEW 37

CONTENTS

JKBT's Vision, Mission and Major Thrust Areas

Over the years JKBT has created a niche for itself as a leading

development institute engaged in strengthening the livelihood of the

rural community and empowerment of the disadvantaged rural

communities. Its programs for women's emancipation and community

empowerment have brought about a tangible change (for the better) in

the lives of the rural community of Sikar.

VisionIntegrated development of

the society through participatory approaches that sets benchmarks and

standards for others to emulate for sustainable

development

Mission

Empowering the rural

community for efficient and

judicious use of human and

natural resources to

improve the quality of their

lives

Major Thrust Areas for 2009-2010

Community Empowerment

Livelihood Interventions

Accessibilityto Drinking

Water

Promotion of Non Conventional

Energy Sources

Improved status of Health

and Hygiene

Developing Human

Resources

InformationDissemination

Statue of Jamnalal Bajaj in Sikar (Rajasthan)

INTRODUCTION

1. INTRODUCTION

The Genesis

Jamnalal Kaniram Bajaj Trust was established in Sikar district of Rajasthan in

1963, with a view to commemorate the memory of Shri Jamnalal Bajaj and his

father Shri Kaniram Bajaj. It was the profound belief of Shri Jamnalal Bajaj

that the wealth of a business enterprise is bequeathed to it in sacred trust by

the society and the mission and mandate of the business organization thus, is

to deploy this wealth for social good. The essence of this trusteeship, a

concept firmly rooted in Gandhian philosophy, has always been the guiding

principle for JKBT. The social responsibility initiatives of the Trust are a deep-

rooted commitment to contribute for the social wellbeing of the less

privileged.

Since its inception in 1963, the Jamnalal Kaniram Bajaj Trust has been

working steadfastly for the uplift and betterment of the rural community of

Sikar district in Rajasthan. Working hand-hand with the rural community, the

Trust, is over the years gradually and surely moving towards its goal of

creating an empowered, enabled and just society where every individual

enjoys the right to progress socially and economically and at the same time

appreciates the need for judicious use of natural resources for sustainability.

JKBT's Approach

JKBT adopts an integrated approach to development, which is sustainable

and aims to improve the overall quality of life of the agrarian community and

vulnerable rural sections of the programme area. The development

interventions of the Trust focus primarily on community empowerment and

livelihood enhancement. Side by side, it also works on health, accessibility

to safe drinking water; alternative energy resources; information

dissemination and knowledge building among the rural communities.

Innovation and creativity are the guiding principals of JKBTs interventions. VDC members

in a meeting at Khori village

discussing issues

JKBT's Vision, Mission and Major Thrust Areas

Over the years JKBT has created a niche for itself as a leading

development institute engaged in strengthening the livelihood of the

rural community and empowerment of the disadvantaged rural

communities. Its programs for women's emancipation and community

empowerment have brought about a tangible change (for the better) in

the lives of the rural community of Sikar.

VisionIntegrated development of

the society through participatory approaches that sets benchmarks and

standards for others to emulate for sustainable

development

Mission

Empowering the rural

community for efficient and

judicious use of human and

natural resources to

improve the quality of their

lives

Major Thrust Areas for 2009-2010

Community Empowerment

Livelihood Interventions

Accessibilityto Drinking

Water

Promotion of Non Conventional

Energy Sources

Improved status of Health

and Hygiene

Developing Human

Resources

InformationDissemination

Statue of Jamnalal Bajaj in Sikar (Rajasthan)

INTRODUCTION

1. INTRODUCTION

The Genesis

Jamnalal Kaniram Bajaj Trust was established in Sikar district of Rajasthan in

1963, with a view to commemorate the memory of Shri Jamnalal Bajaj and his

father Shri Kaniram Bajaj. It was the profound belief of Shri Jamnalal Bajaj

that the wealth of a business enterprise is bequeathed to it in sacred trust by

the society and the mission and mandate of the business organization thus, is

to deploy this wealth for social good. The essence of this trusteeship, a

concept firmly rooted in Gandhian philosophy, has always been the guiding

principle for JKBT. The social responsibility initiatives of the Trust are a deep-

rooted commitment to contribute for the social wellbeing of the less

privileged.

Since its inception in 1963, the Jamnalal Kaniram Bajaj Trust has been

working steadfastly for the uplift and betterment of the rural community of

Sikar district in Rajasthan. Working hand-hand with the rural community, the

Trust, is over the years gradually and surely moving towards its goal of

creating an empowered, enabled and just society where every individual

enjoys the right to progress socially and economically and at the same time

appreciates the need for judicious use of natural resources for sustainability.

JKBT's Approach

JKBT adopts an integrated approach to development, which is sustainable

and aims to improve the overall quality of life of the agrarian community and

vulnerable rural sections of the programme area. The development

interventions of the Trust focus primarily on community empowerment and

livelihood enhancement. Side by side, it also works on health, accessibility

to safe drinking water; alternative energy resources; information

dissemination and knowledge building among the rural communities.

Innovation and creativity are the guiding principals of JKBTs interventions. VDC members

in a meeting at Khori village

discussing issues

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Where JKBT Works

Since 1963 JKBT has been steadily progressing towards its goal of

an empowered and efficient rural society, through its various

community based interventions in surrounding villages near Kasi Ka

Bas (Native Village of Jamnalal Bajaj) of Sikar District in Rajasthan.

Sikar, 'The Door to the Thar Desert', lies in the northeastern region

of state of Rajasthan. The district comprises 1017 villages, which fall

under 329 Panchayats. Sikar accounts for 2.26% of the total area of

the state i.e. about 7,732 Sq. km.

The district experiences an extreme climate with very hot and dry

summers and intensely cold winters. The average maximum and

minimum temperatures recorded are 46°C and 0°C respectively.

Most of the rainfall is scanty and irregular. An average annual rainfall

of merely 46.60 cm makes it one of the more water scarce districts of

Rajasthan.

Monsoon being scarce the agriculture is mainly rain-fed. The major

crops grown are pearl millet, sorghum and groundnut. Where water

is available gram is grown. Wells/bore wells are the major source of

irrigation in the district. However, rapid withdrawal of ground water

from bore wells and frequent deepening of wells has led to a drastic

reduction in the ground water resource.

The community of Sikar district is heterogeneous. Agriculture is the

mainstay of the people of the area. Dairy farming is also common

among the more progressive farmers of the district. The abundant

natural deposits of dolomite, limestone and quartz make mining an

important source of livelihood for the people. However, due to ban

on mining activities, people have started looking for alternative

livelihood sources.

The major issue of the region is scarcity of water especially potable

water. People of the area are not well conversed in water harvesting

techniques. Looking to the potential, JKBT has initiated Roof Rain

Water Harvesting Structures with people's participation. Another

major need of the area is for water conservation structures for

irrigation. The sandy soil of the area leads to silting of most of these

structures. The need is for designing such structures, which are

suitable for both the community needs and the physiographic

conditions of the area.

Programm Area of JKBT (Highlited) Surrounding Villages of Kashi Ka Bas, Sikar

Rajasthan

India

Rajasthan

Kashi Ka Bas

INTRODUCTION

What JKBT Does

The basic thrust of JKBT's interventions is on the

empowerment of the village communities to increase

their stake in development. The participatory approach

adopted by JKBT promotes ownership and

accountability among the rural stakeholders. Efficient

and judicious use of natural resources to encourage

sustainability is the key focus of all the programs

implemented by JKBT. JKBT has six main thrust areas

– community empowerment; agro based livelihood

interventions; improved accessibility to drinking water;

promoting non-conventional energy sources;

improved status of health and hygiene; and

dissemination of information. These programs are

interlinked and integrated to create the maximum

impact.

Community Empowerment

Ever since its inception JKBT has been working

closely with the rural communities of Sikar District.

During this phase, it was realized that institution

building among the rural communities was essential to

promote ownership and accountability. Village

Development Committees were promoted with the

objective to institutionalize the development process

and nurture micro leadership at village level. The VDC

are responsible for planning, implementation,

Cow beneficiary of Khori villageselling milk in the milk collection center

Sikar

collecting contribution, monitoring and supervision of

interventions. JKBT has also been instrumental in the

promotion of SHGs to provide a platform for women to

communicate and participate in the development

initiatives. Gradually these SHGs also became the

perfect medium for involving women in savings and

loan activities and thus adding a more meaningful

depth to its women's empowerment activities.

Livelihood Interventions

JKBT's inte grated development strategy aims to

enhance livelihood opportunities for the needy rural

community. The focus is thus on women and especially

on widows for whom survival is a day-to-day struggle.

The interventions, which are both farm based and non-

farm based, endeavour to integrate livelihood

promotion with the agenda of women's empowerment.

Through the promotion of institutions like the Apoorv

Mahila Kosh (a revolving fund formed to provide

financial support for the purchase local indigenous

breed of cows), JKBT has managed to create a strong

base for enhancing natural resource based livelihoods

especially agriculture and livestock. The livelihood

intervention program also focuses on the financial

empowerment of young girls through various skill

development and capacity building initiatives.

4

Where JKBT Works

Since 1963 JKBT has been steadily progressing towards its goal of

an empowered and efficient rural society, through its various

community based interventions in surrounding villages near Kasi Ka

Bas (Native Village of Jamnalal Bajaj) of Sikar District in Rajasthan.

Sikar, 'The Door to the Thar Desert', lies in the northeastern region

of state of Rajasthan. The district comprises 1017 villages, which fall

under 329 Panchayats. Sikar accounts for 2.26% of the total area of

the state i.e. about 7,732 Sq. km.

The district experiences an extreme climate with very hot and dry

summers and intensely cold winters. The average maximum and

minimum temperatures recorded are 46°C and 0°C respectively.

Most of the rainfall is scanty and irregular. An average annual rainfall

of merely 46.60 cm makes it one of the more water scarce districts of

Rajasthan.

Monsoon being scarce the agriculture is mainly rain-fed. The major

crops grown are pearl millet, sorghum and groundnut. Where water

is available gram is grown. Wells/bore wells are the major source of

irrigation in the district. However, rapid withdrawal of ground water

from bore wells and frequent deepening of wells has led to a drastic

reduction in the ground water resource.

The community of Sikar district is heterogeneous. Agriculture is the

mainstay of the people of the area. Dairy farming is also common

among the more progressive farmers of the district. The abundant

natural deposits of dolomite, limestone and quartz make mining an

important source of livelihood for the people. However, due to ban

on mining activities, people have started looking for alternative

livelihood sources.

The major issue of the region is scarcity of water especially potable

water. People of the area are not well conversed in water harvesting

techniques. Looking to the potential, JKBT has initiated Roof Rain

Water Harvesting Structures with people's participation. Another

major need of the area is for water conservation structures for

irrigation. The sandy soil of the area leads to silting of most of these

structures. The need is for designing such structures, which are

suitable for both the community needs and the physiographic

conditions of the area.

Programm Area of JKBT (Highlited) Surrounding Villages of Kashi Ka Bas, Sikar

Rajasthan

India

Rajasthan

Kashi Ka Bas

INTRODUCTION

What JKBT Does

The basic thrust of JKBT's interventions is on the

empowerment of the village communities to increase

their stake in development. The participatory approach

adopted by JKBT promotes ownership and

accountability among the rural stakeholders. Efficient

and judicious use of natural resources to encourage

sustainability is the key focus of all the programs

implemented by JKBT. JKBT has six main thrust areas

– community empowerment; agro based livelihood

interventions; improved accessibility to drinking water;

promoting non-conventional energy sources;

improved status of health and hygiene; and

dissemination of information. These programs are

interlinked and integrated to create the maximum

impact.

Community Empowerment

Ever since its inception JKBT has been working

closely with the rural communities of Sikar District.

During this phase, it was realized that institution

building among the rural communities was essential to

promote ownership and accountability. Village

Development Committees were promoted with the

objective to institutionalize the development process

and nurture micro leadership at village level. The VDC

are responsible for planning, implementation,

Cow beneficiary of Khori villageselling milk in the milk collection center

Sikar

collecting contribution, monitoring and supervision of

interventions. JKBT has also been instrumental in the

promotion of SHGs to provide a platform for women to

communicate and participate in the development

initiatives. Gradually these SHGs also became the

perfect medium for involving women in savings and

loan activities and thus adding a more meaningful

depth to its women's empowerment activities.

Livelihood Interventions

JKBT's inte grated development strategy aims to

enhance livelihood opportunities for the needy rural

community. The focus is thus on women and especially

on widows for whom survival is a day-to-day struggle.

The interventions, which are both farm based and non-

farm based, endeavour to integrate livelihood

promotion with the agenda of women's empowerment.

Through the promotion of institutions like the Apoorv

Mahila Kosh (a revolving fund formed to provide

financial support for the purchase local indigenous

breed of cows), JKBT has managed to create a strong

base for enhancing natural resource based livelihoods

especially agriculture and livestock. The livelihood

intervention program also focuses on the financial

empowerment of young girls through various skill

development and capacity building initiatives.

Jamnalal Bajaj was an extraordinary man living in extraordinary times. From an early age, destiny

carved out a unique role for young Jamnalal. The son of father Kaniram Bajaj and mother Birdibai,

Jamnalal born at Kashi Ka Bas village near Sikar in 1889. 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 counsellor in Gandhiji. Gandhiji adopted him as his

own son in 1920. Jamnalal had the rare distinction of being regarded by Gandhiji as his own

protégé. 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 Congress

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”.

Jamnalal Bajaj (1889-1942)Jamnalal Bajaj (1st in right side)Recieving Congress PresidentSubhash Chandra Bose at Wardha Railway Station along with Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel andAcharya Kriplani (1939)

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Accessibility to Drinking Water

Water is a precious resource, especially so in water scarce areas like Sikar,

where the average annual rainfall is as meagre as 450mm. Besides, the

gradual depletion of the ground water resource is further adding to the distress

of the community. JKBT has been instrumental in organizing and sensitizing

the communities on water conservation and management interventions. The

key objectives of JKBT's interventions are : (1) To promote water harvesting

techniques by constructing roof rain water harvesting structures and (2) To

enable and sensitize people to manage community resources efficiently.

Information Dissemination

JKBT works on the belief that an informed community is an empowered

community. Thus, information dissemination among the rural community of

Sikar is one of its primary thrust areas. The objective is to provide necessary

information to the community, (especially the youth), on job opportunities and

employability under various government schemes like NREGS/MGNREGA.

Improved Status of Health and Hygiene

JKBT has been instrumental in enhancing community awareness on complete

health i.e. health of both mind and body. Health camps and yoga camps are

part of its health promotion intervention. JKBT's health care interventions for

women have a three pronged approach – (1) Promoting Institutional Delivery

(2) Creating awareness among expecting mothers; and (3) Enabling better

birth planning.

Promotion of Non-Conventional Energy Sources

The key focus of JKBT's intervention is on the promotion of biogas as an

alternative fuel resource. Constant interaction and Participatory Appraisal with

the community in the programme villages revealed that one of the major

hardship faced by the women of the area was the poor availability of fuel

sources. Women had to travel great distances to gather firewood. JKBT took

the initiative to sensitize the people on the benefits of Biogas by arranging for

exposure visits for selected members. Biogas was accepted as a suitable

alternative because: (1) Biogas is fuel efficient. (2) It reduces the workload of

collecting firewood on women and children. (3) It provides a non-polluting and

renewable source of energy. (4) It is eco-friendly.

Developing Human Resources

A large part of JKBT's interventions also aims at capacity building and

knowledge enhancement of the community and the staff. The key objectives of

the interventions on Human Resource Development are:

(1) To enhance the capacity of the concerned individuals for manage-

ment of the institutions (promoted through various programs).

(2) Create a link between the community andgovernment depart-

ments to create an conducive ambience for development.

(3) To provide the perfect learning environment for foreign volunteers

to understand the culture and orientation of the rural India.

(4) To strengthen the skill, knowledge and attitude of the community

for accepting development interventions and ensure its sustainability.

Apoorv Nayan Bajaj (centre) interacting

with school children in Harsh village

on importance of planting trees thereby

to strengthen our eco-system.

INTRODUCTION

Jamnalal Bajaj was an extraordinary man living in extraordinary times. From an early age, destiny

carved out a unique role for young Jamnalal. The son of father Kaniram Bajaj and mother Birdibai,

Jamnalal born at Kashi Ka Bas village near Sikar in 1889. 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 counsellor in Gandhiji. Gandhiji adopted him as his

own son in 1920. Jamnalal had the rare distinction of being regarded by Gandhiji as his own

protégé. 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 Congress

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”.

Jamnalal Bajaj (1889-1942)Jamnalal Bajaj (1st in right side)Recieving Congress PresidentSubhash Chandra Bose at Wardha Railway Station along with Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel andAcharya Kriplani (1939)

6

Accessibility to Drinking Water

Water is a precious resource, especially so in water scarce areas like Sikar,

where the average annual rainfall is as meagre as 450mm. Besides, the

gradual depletion of the ground water resource is further adding to the distress

of the community. JKBT has been instrumental in organizing and sensitizing

the communities on water conservation and management interventions. The

key objectives of JKBT's interventions are : (1) To promote water harvesting

techniques by constructing roof rain water harvesting structures and (2) To

enable and sensitize people to manage community resources efficiently.

Information Dissemination

JKBT works on the belief that an informed community is an empowered

community. Thus, information dissemination among the rural community of

Sikar is one of its primary thrust areas. The objective is to provide necessary

information to the community, (especially the youth), on job opportunities and

employability under various government schemes like NREGS/MGNREGA.

Improved Status of Health and Hygiene

JKBT has been instrumental in enhancing community awareness on complete

health i.e. health of both mind and body. Health camps and yoga camps are

part of its health promotion intervention. JKBT's health care interventions for

women have a three pronged approach – (1) Promoting Institutional Delivery

(2) Creating awareness among expecting mothers; and (3) Enabling better

birth planning.

Promotion of Non-Conventional Energy Sources

The key focus of JKBT's intervention is on the promotion of biogas as an

alternative fuel resource. Constant interaction and Participatory Appraisal with

the community in the programme villages revealed that one of the major

hardship faced by the women of the area was the poor availability of fuel

sources. Women had to travel great distances to gather firewood. JKBT took

the initiative to sensitize the people on the benefits of Biogas by arranging for

exposure visits for selected members. Biogas was accepted as a suitable

alternative because: (1) Biogas is fuel efficient. (2) It reduces the workload of

collecting firewood on women and children. (3) It provides a non-polluting and

renewable source of energy. (4) It is eco-friendly.

Developing Human Resources

A large part of JKBT's interventions also aims at capacity building and

knowledge enhancement of the community and the staff. The key objectives of

the interventions on Human Resource Development are:

(1) To enhance the capacity of the concerned individuals for manage-

ment of the institutions (promoted through various programs).

(2) Create a link between the community andgovernment depart-

ments to create an conducive ambience for development.

(3) To provide the perfect learning environment for foreign volunteers

to understand the culture and orientation of the rural India.

(4) To strengthen the skill, knowledge and attitude of the community

for accepting development interventions and ensure its sustainability.

Apoorv Nayan Bajaj (centre) interacting

with school children in Harsh village

on importance of planting trees thereby

to strengthen our eco-system.

INTRODUCTION

Jamnalal Bajaj Successfully led the Satyagraha against derecognition of Jaipur Rajya Praja Mandalby the Jaipur State. This was the first Satyagraha in princely State. He was taken in processionafter release from Jaipur jail (1939)

Inset (right side)During Jaipur Satyagraha being taken in a procession after his release (1939)

Jamnalal Bajaj Successfully led the Satyagraha against derecognition of Jaipur Rajya Praja Mandalby the Jaipur State. This was the first Satyagraha in princely State. He was taken in processionafter release from Jaipur jail (1939)

Inset (right side)During Jaipur Satyagraha being taken in a procession after his release (1939)

3. OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS (2009-10)

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT

The Self Help Group movement in the programme villages, which

was initiated by JKBT with the aim to “enable, empower and include”

women in income generating activities and other development

interventions, has significantly contributed to the social and financial

emancipation of the women of the area.

From time to time, JKBT facilitates training programs for skill

enhancement and capacity building of the SHG leaders and

members. These trainings aim to promote awareness on financial

planning and income generation among the women. The SHG

members have become beacons for the other women, more and

more of whom are now coming forward, together, for collective

cause.

In 2009-10, 19 new SHGs (with 190 members) were promoted

taking the total number of SHGs in the area to 22. (Refer table

number-1). In 2010, JKBT organised leadership training and

exposure visits to increase competency and strengthen decision-

making power among SHG members.

The total savings by the 22 SHGs during the year 2008-2010 was

Rs. 99,200. However, the SHG members rotated Rs. 47,300 as

internal loan. All the SHGs have opened savings account in various

Banks (as shown in Table no 1).Members of Mataji Self Help Group (SHG),

Poora Badi village express their views in a group meeting.

They feel SHG is a platform of empowerment.

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 national 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.

ANNUAL REVIEW (2009-10)10

Prime Minister Nehru addressing the

members of 8.30 club, Bombay of which

Kamalnayan Bajaj was president.

3. OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS (2009-10)

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT

The Self Help Group movement in the programme villages, which

was initiated by JKBT with the aim to “enable, empower and include”

women in income generating activities and other development

interventions, has significantly contributed to the social and financial

emancipation of the women of the area.

From time to time, JKBT facilitates training programs for skill

enhancement and capacity building of the SHG leaders and

members. These trainings aim to promote awareness on financial

planning and income generation among the women. The SHG

members have become beacons for the other women, more and

more of whom are now coming forward, together, for collective

cause.

In 2009-10, 19 new SHGs (with 190 members) were promoted

taking the total number of SHGs in the area to 22. (Refer table

number-1). In 2010, JKBT organised leadership training and

exposure visits to increase competency and strengthen decision-

making power among SHG members.

The total savings by the 22 SHGs during the year 2008-2010 was

Rs. 99,200. However, the SHG members rotated Rs. 47,300 as

internal loan. All the SHGs have opened savings account in various

Banks (as shown in Table no 1).Members of Mataji Self Help Group (SHG),

Poora Badi village express their views in a group meeting.

They feel SHG is a platform of empowerment.

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 national 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.

ANNUAL REVIEW (2009-10)10

Prime Minister Nehru addressing the

members of 8.30 club, Bombay of which

Kamalnayan Bajaj was president.

Apoorv Nayan Bajaj involved in

planting saplings in all programme villages.

Large number of people involved their selves

in tree plantation.

The renovated Temple at Khori (read box in the next page)

(Inset : The condition of the temple before renovation)

Community Based Initiatives by VDCs

Mission Plantation

In 2009, local institutions and grass root leaders, carried out tree

plantation activities. JKBT facilitated the process by organizing village

meetings to create awareness on the importance of reforestation; and

made available 3500 plants of various species (Mango, Gooseberry,

Lemon and Sweet lime, Guava etc.). The saplings were planted in the

private lands of 72 farmers, three schools, temples and also on the

land provided by the Bajaj Trust in the program area.

Community initiative for Temple Renovation

An old temple in Khori village was renovated by constructing a dome on

the top in 2008. During JKBT's interaction with the village community,

the need was felt to renovate the old village temple. The village elders

showed a keen interest and took the initiative to motivate the

community. As a result, the Village Development Committee at Khori

was formed and the following plan of action laid down:

} 75% of the contribution was made by the community

} A 10 members Village Development Committee would be

responsible to plan, implement and monitor the renovation work.

} The Committee would play a major role in identifying key issues of

the area.

} The villagers would conduct daily prayers in the mornings and the

evenings in the temple premises.

} Initiatives would to be taken to ban alcoholism in the village.

V

VDCs were promoted as a forum for the rural community to address the changing needs of the community and

facilitate development initiatives. The VDCs are responsible for facilitating the following activities:

} Establishing forward and backward linkages with financial institutions and banks for loan for income

generating activities and self employment.

} Capacity building of members.

} Addressing relevant social and health issues.

} Establishing linkages and accessing Government schemes/resources for wage work guarantee under

.

During 2009-10, nine Village Development Committees (VDCs) were promoted in 9 villages.

Table No. 2 : Portfolio of activities under taken by different VDCs to manage human and natural resources.

illage Development Committees (VDCs)

National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)

Khori

Nagwa

Chokha Ka Bas

Nagwa

Poora badi

Moondwara

Badalwas

Harsh

Khori

Poora badi

Badalwas

Total

Sl

No.

Name of

the Village

No of

SHG

Year of

Promotion

Total

Members

Bank

Account

Saving

in Rs.

Internal

Loan in Rs.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

1

1

1

1

1

2

8

1

3

1

2

22

2008

2008

2008

2009

2009

2009

2009

2009

2010

2010

2010

10

10

10

10

10

20

80

10

30

10

20

220

PNB

SBBJ

GB

SBBJ

GB

PNB & CB

PNB & CB

GB

GB

CB

PNB

8,000

7,500

8,000

5,000

3,000

15,500

34,500

3,500

5,200

2,000

7,000

99,200

7,000

4,000

6,000

2,000

-

10,000

13,300

2,000

3,500

-

3,000

47,300

Apoorv Nayan Bajaj involved in

planting saplings in all programme villages.

Large number of people involved their selves

in tree plantation.

The renovated Temple at Khori (read box in the next page)

(Inset : The condition of the temple before renovation)

Community Based Initiatives by VDCs

Mission Plantation

In 2009, local institutions and grass root leaders, carried out tree

plantation activities. JKBT facilitated the process by organizing village

meetings to create awareness on the importance of reforestation; and

made available 3500 plants of various species (Mango, Gooseberry,

Lemon and Sweet lime, Guava etc.). The saplings were planted in the

private lands of 72 farmers, three schools, temples and also on the

land provided by the Bajaj Trust in the program area.

Community initiative for Temple Renovation

An old temple in Khori village was renovated by constructing a dome on

the top in 2008. During JKBT's interaction with the village community,

the need was felt to renovate the old village temple. The village elders

showed a keen interest and took the initiative to motivate the

community. As a result, the Village Development Committee at Khori

was formed and the following plan of action laid down:

} 75% of the contribution was made by the community

} A 10 members Village Development Committee would be

responsible to plan, implement and monitor the renovation work.

} The Committee would play a major role in identifying key issues of

the area.

} The villagers would conduct daily prayers in the mornings and the

evenings in the temple premises.

} Initiatives would to be taken to ban alcoholism in the village.

V

VDCs were promoted as a forum for the rural community to address the changing needs of the community and

facilitate development initiatives. The VDCs are responsible for facilitating the following activities:

} Establishing forward and backward linkages with financial institutions and banks for loan for income

generating activities and self employment.

} Capacity building of members.

} Addressing relevant social and health issues.

} Establishing linkages and accessing Government schemes/resources for wage work guarantee under

.

During 2009-10, nine Village Development Committees (VDCs) were promoted in 9 villages.

Table No. 2 : Portfolio of activities under taken by different VDCs to manage human and natural resources.

illage Development Committees (VDCs)

National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)

Khori

Nagwa

Chokha Ka Bas

Nagwa

Poora badi

Moondwara

Badalwas

Harsh

Khori

Poora badi

Badalwas

Total

Sl

No.

Name of

the Village

No of

SHG

Year of

Promotion

Total

Members

Bank

Account

Saving

in Rs.

Internal

Loan in Rs.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

1

1

1

1

1

2

8

1

3

1

2

22

2008

2008

2008

2009

2009

2009

2009

2009

2010

2010

2010

10

10

10

10

10

20

80

10

30

10

20

220

PNB

SBBJ

GB

SBBJ

GB

PNB & CB

PNB & CB

GB

GB

CB

PNB

8,000

7,500

8,000

5,000

3,000

15,500

34,500

3,500

5,200

2,000

7,000

99,200

7,000

4,000

6,000

2,000

-

10,000

13,300

2,000

3,500

-

3,000

47,300

An Initiative by Gram Vikas Samiti,

Khori for uprooting social evils

The renovation of the dome of the

temple at Khori stands out a shining

example of motivation and commitment

at community level towards the

achievement of a common goal. Today,

the temple at Khori is a centre point for

the villagers for community prayer and

meetings. These prayer meetings also

serve as a platform for the villagers to

come together on a common ground and

encourage community bonding. The

community of Khori has been successful

in routing out evils of alcoholism from

the village through their collective

action. The VDC of Khori has grown from

strength to strength and is slowly

emerging as one of the most active VDCs

in the area

The cowshed at Mandawara provides relief to

105 cows of the village in scorching Sun and biting cold.

Construction of Storage House for Cattle Feed andFodder

In 2009-10 a storage house was constructed in Poora Choti, for storing

cattle fodder. The Sri Krishna Gaushala committee at Poora Choti faced

severe fodder crisis during the summer months. Lack of proper storage

space prevented them from storing fodder during the harvest season, for

later use. Often the Gaushalla received cattle fodder form outside

sources but due to lack of storage facility, most of it went waste. Thus

when the members of the Gaushala committee expressed the need for a

storage facility, JKBT provided technical support in budgeting and

estimation. The community invested Rs. 2.78 lakh while JKBT lend its

support of Rs. 0.93 lakh towards the construction.

Facilitating Collective Cowshed for Livestock Protection

It is hard for the cattle to stand in the scorching sun in summer and biting

cold in winter. A cowshed not only provides a hygienic resting place for

cows but also discourages them from wandering around in fields and

damaging the standing crop. The Gaushala Samiti of Mandawara

village felt the need to construct a common cowshed for the cattle of

the village. The VDC took the lead and contributed 75% of the

construction cost. The rest 25% was provided by JKBT. The total cost of

construction was Rs. 6 lakh of which JKBT contributed Rs 1.5 lakh. This

activity was implemented by the Gaushala Samiti.

OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS

15

Dairy Farming: The Means to an end

Mrs. Subesh Devi of Khori village is a poor widow, who managed to eke out a living by embroidery and 'bandhani' work.

However, inspite of labouring all day she managed to earn merely Rs 750 per month. Her income was too less to even

suffice for a decent meal a day for her and her three children, leave alone pay for their education. Beat down by

circumstances, Subesh had given up her dream of providing a decent education of her children.

But things changed for Subesh since she became a member of the SHG of the village and participated in JKBT's

livelihood intervention program. With a financial support of Rs. 8000 (Rs 5000 was provided by JKBT and the rest Rs.

3000 she raised herself), she purchased a local breed cow. She also received support in the form of cattle feed and

fodder. Under her care, the cow yields 6 litres of milk per day, 4 litres of which she sells at the local dairy and 2 litres she

keeps for consumption. This has helped to enhance her monthly income by at least Rs. 1800. Now Subesh can dream

again!! Her children have resumed regular schooling for which Subesh's happiness knows no bounds. With a satisfied

smile she says " My children's future is no longer dark…I am so grateful…No wonder we regard the cow as a mother! "

PROMOTING LIVELIHOOD INTERVENTION

Under its livelihood intervention program, JKBT promotes both farm

based and non-farm based enterprises for income generation of needy

rural people. The focus of these programs is usually on women, and

especially widowed women who find it difficult to make ends meet.

Some of the major activities undertaken during the year are discussed

as follows.

Dairy Farming

As most of the poor households are landless or have very small

landholdings, income-generating activities like Dairy farming are

promoted among SHG members to add sustainability to their income.

In October 2009, 23 women received a revolving fund of Rs. 1. 37 lakh

to invest in indigenous breed of cows.

Apoorv Mahila Kosh

A revolving fund of Rs 1.5 lakh was created to support poor members of

SHGs to purchase local indigenous breed of cows. Under this, each

participant has received a loan free of interest worth Rs 5000 to Rs 7000

to purchase a cow. Further, JKBT has also provided an additional

support of Rs. 1000 – 2000 for cattle feed and fodder. Enthused by this

initiative of JKBT, Dalmia Manav Seva Trust (New Delhi) has also

supported to this endeavour by providing an additional Rs.1 Lakh.

JKBT has already recovered Rs 10,200 from the clients, which shows a

good rate of return. The amount will be rotated to reach out to more poor

women to help them purchase cows and supplement their household

income. The milk is sold by members through Saras, a government

dairy cooperative, where they get paid on every fifth day.

(Source: Apoorv – Mahila Kosh Women Member's list till 31 March 2010)

Mrs. Subesh Devi (widow) of Khori village is

earning Rs. 1800/month after getting support to

purchase an indegenous cow from JKBT

(read story below).

An Initiative by Gram Vikas Samiti,

Khori for uprooting social evils

The renovation of the dome of the

temple at Khori stands out a shining

example of motivation and commitment

at community level towards the

achievement of a common goal. Today,

the temple at Khori is a centre point for

the villagers for community prayer and

meetings. These prayer meetings also

serve as a platform for the villagers to

come together on a common ground and

encourage community bonding. The

community of Khori has been successful

in routing out evils of alcoholism from

the village through their collective

action. The VDC of Khori has grown from

strength to strength and is slowly

emerging as one of the most active VDCs

in the area

The cowshed at Mandawara provides relief to

105 cows of the village in scorching Sun and biting cold.

Construction of Storage House for Cattle Feed andFodder

In 2009-10 a storage house was constructed in Poora Choti, for storing

cattle fodder. The Sri Krishna Gaushala committee at Poora Choti faced

severe fodder crisis during the summer months. Lack of proper storage

space prevented them from storing fodder during the harvest season, for

later use. Often the Gaushalla received cattle fodder form outside

sources but due to lack of storage facility, most of it went waste. Thus

when the members of the Gaushala committee expressed the need for a

storage facility, JKBT provided technical support in budgeting and

estimation. The community invested Rs. 2.78 lakh while JKBT lend its

support of Rs. 0.93 lakh towards the construction.

Facilitating Collective Cowshed for Livestock Protection

It is hard for the cattle to stand in the scorching sun in summer and biting

cold in winter. A cowshed not only provides a hygienic resting place for

cows but also discourages them from wandering around in fields and

damaging the standing crop. The Gaushala Samiti of Mandawara

village felt the need to construct a common cowshed for the cattle of

the village. The VDC took the lead and contributed 75% of the

construction cost. The rest 25% was provided by JKBT. The total cost of

construction was Rs. 6 lakh of which JKBT contributed Rs 1.5 lakh. This

activity was implemented by the Gaushala Samiti.

OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS

15

Dairy Farming: The Means to an end

Mrs. Subesh Devi of Khori village is a poor widow, who managed to eke out a living by embroidery and 'bandhani' work.

However, inspite of labouring all day she managed to earn merely Rs 750 per month. Her income was too less to even

suffice for a decent meal a day for her and her three children, leave alone pay for their education. Beat down by

circumstances, Subesh had given up her dream of providing a decent education of her children.

But things changed for Subesh since she became a member of the SHG of the village and participated in JKBT's

livelihood intervention program. With a financial support of Rs. 8000 (Rs 5000 was provided by JKBT and the rest Rs.

3000 she raised herself), she purchased a local breed cow. She also received support in the form of cattle feed and

fodder. Under her care, the cow yields 6 litres of milk per day, 4 litres of which she sells at the local dairy and 2 litres she

keeps for consumption. This has helped to enhance her monthly income by at least Rs. 1800. Now Subesh can dream

again!! Her children have resumed regular schooling for which Subesh's happiness knows no bounds. With a satisfied

smile she says " My children's future is no longer dark…I am so grateful…No wonder we regard the cow as a mother! "

PROMOTING LIVELIHOOD INTERVENTION

Under its livelihood intervention program, JKBT promotes both farm

based and non-farm based enterprises for income generation of needy

rural people. The focus of these programs is usually on women, and

especially widowed women who find it difficult to make ends meet.

Some of the major activities undertaken during the year are discussed

as follows.

Dairy Farming

As most of the poor households are landless or have very small

landholdings, income-generating activities like Dairy farming are

promoted among SHG members to add sustainability to their income.

In October 2009, 23 women received a revolving fund of Rs. 1. 37 lakh

to invest in indigenous breed of cows.

Apoorv Mahila Kosh

A revolving fund of Rs 1.5 lakh was created to support poor members of

SHGs to purchase local indigenous breed of cows. Under this, each

participant has received a loan free of interest worth Rs 5000 to Rs 7000

to purchase a cow. Further, JKBT has also provided an additional

support of Rs. 1000 – 2000 for cattle feed and fodder. Enthused by this

initiative of JKBT, Dalmia Manav Seva Trust (New Delhi) has also

supported to this endeavour by providing an additional Rs.1 Lakh.

JKBT has already recovered Rs 10,200 from the clients, which shows a

good rate of return. The amount will be rotated to reach out to more poor

women to help them purchase cows and supplement their household

income. The milk is sold by members through Saras, a government

dairy cooperative, where they get paid on every fifth day.

(Source: Apoorv – Mahila Kosh Women Member's list till 31 March 2010)

Mrs. Subesh Devi (widow) of Khori village is

earning Rs. 1800/month after getting support to

purchase an indegenous cow from JKBT

(read story below).

Skill Enhancement for Self-Employment

During the interaction with the SHGs of Badalwas and Poora

Badi villages, JKBT found that there were a number of young girls

as members of the SHGs, who had to drop out from school at an

early age. This is not an uncommon practice in rural areas,

where, sending the girl child to school usually means losing out

on a precious helping hand for various intra-domestic chores as

well as precious labour. Many such young girls who were

members of SHGs in the above-mentioned villages expressed a

desire for some skill enhancement interventions which would

enable them to earn their living with dignity and bolster their self

confidence. Thus, the Umang Kala Kendra, Badalwas came

into existence where young girls are given the scope to hone

their skill in tailoring and stitching.

JKBT extended support to start two sewing training centres at

Badalwas and Poora Badi village. It also provided 10 sewing

machines and Rs.1000 as remuneration per month to each

centre-in-charge. In 2009-10, 39 young girls and women have

received training at the centres. The duration of the course is for

six months. Ten of these women are now gainfully employed.

st ndNeetu Kanwar (1 row, 2 from left) from Badalwas village says, "Tailoring has become the major occupation for many of us.

We got training and sewing machines. After completing the six months training schedule, I am now able to earn on my own.

I take orders, stitch clothes and deliver them... I earn about Rs 80-100 per day. "

Neetu Kanwar from Badalwas is taking

measurement of a village woman for stiching cloths.

OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS

17

Santosh Kanwar: The Moving Force behind Umang Kala Kendra

Santosh Kanwar of Badalwas village was widowed at the tender age of twenty. Since then her life has not been

easy with social restrictions and discriminating customs aimed at undermining her dignity and self-esteem. But

Santosh was not a woman to be cowed down by life's hardships. A feisty and self-willed woman, Santosh had

always dreamt of working for the cause of women to provide them with a life of dignity and self-respect. In her

maternal village, she had learnt tailoring and stitching through a NABARD aided program. Thus, when she heard

of JKBT's activities in Badalwas, she expressed a desire to do something meaningful that would improve the life

of the young girls of the village. She organized meetings with the girls along with the staff of JKBT to create

awareness on the need and importance of gainful employment for girls. Finally, fired by her enthusiasm and

with the support of JKBT, the training centre Umang Kala Kendra came into being. Girls are trained in this centre

and a number of them have already started earning on their own after completing the training program. It was

thus, that a simple village woman, through her courage and determination, became the source of inspiration

for many.

Santosh Kanwar proudly displays the appreciation certificates awarded to her

Skill Enhancement for Self-Employment

During the interaction with the SHGs of Badalwas and Poora

Badi villages, JKBT found that there were a number of young girls

as members of the SHGs, who had to drop out from school at an

early age. This is not an uncommon practice in rural areas,

where, sending the girl child to school usually means losing out

on a precious helping hand for various intra-domestic chores as

well as precious labour. Many such young girls who were

members of SHGs in the above-mentioned villages expressed a

desire for some skill enhancement interventions which would

enable them to earn their living with dignity and bolster their self

confidence. Thus, the Umang Kala Kendra, Badalwas came

into existence where young girls are given the scope to hone

their skill in tailoring and stitching.

JKBT extended support to start two sewing training centres at

Badalwas and Poora Badi village. It also provided 10 sewing

machines and Rs.1000 as remuneration per month to each

centre-in-charge. In 2009-10, 39 young girls and women have

received training at the centres. The duration of the course is for

six months. Ten of these women are now gainfully employed.

st ndNeetu Kanwar (1 row, 2 from left) from Badalwas village says, "Tailoring has become the major occupation for many of us.

We got training and sewing machines. After completing the six months training schedule, I am now able to earn on my own.

I take orders, stitch clothes and deliver them... I earn about Rs 80-100 per day. "

Neetu Kanwar from Badalwas is taking

measurement of a village woman for stiching cloths.

OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS

17

Santosh Kanwar: The Moving Force behind Umang Kala Kendra

Santosh Kanwar of Badalwas village was widowed at the tender age of twenty. Since then her life has not been

easy with social restrictions and discriminating customs aimed at undermining her dignity and self-esteem. But

Santosh was not a woman to be cowed down by life's hardships. A feisty and self-willed woman, Santosh had

always dreamt of working for the cause of women to provide them with a life of dignity and self-respect. In her

maternal village, she had learnt tailoring and stitching through a NABARD aided program. Thus, when she heard

of JKBT's activities in Badalwas, she expressed a desire to do something meaningful that would improve the life

of the young girls of the village. She organized meetings with the girls along with the staff of JKBT to create

awareness on the need and importance of gainful employment for girls. Finally, fired by her enthusiasm and

with the support of JKBT, the training centre Umang Kala Kendra came into being. Girls are trained in this centre

and a number of them have already started earning on their own after completing the training program. It was

thus, that a simple village woman, through her courage and determination, became the source of inspiration

for many.

Santosh Kanwar proudly displays the appreciation certificates awarded to her

ENHANCING ACCESS TO DRINKING WATER

One of the basic problems faced by the rural community of Sikar is the

scarcity of potable water. As the District is situated in the arid zone,

ensuring safe drinking water for the community is one of the primary

challenges faced by JKBT. The organization decided to meet this

challenge head on by introducing a hitherto unknown concept in the

area – that of Roof Rain Water Harvesting Stucture (RRWHS).

RRWHS is being looked upon as the most effective permanent

solution to the drinking water problem of the region.

In the year 2009, JKBT carried forward the discussion of introducing

RRWHS in the VDC meetings. Trainings and exposure visits were

organized to sensitize the people for construction and maintenance of

RRWHS. This helped the community to comprehend the

technicalities of the concept and its benefits. In 2009-10 eleven

RRWHS structures were constructed in the programme villages. 56%

of the cost of construction was borne by the beneficiaries. The

community contribution was Rs. 1.7 lakh while JKBT's contribution

was Rs. 1.34 lakh.

Since RRWHS were constructed after the monsoons, these

structures are currently being filled with water tankers. The

construction of these structures has provided considerable relief to

the women of the area. It is expected that in the coming monsoons

these structures will prove useful in storing and usage of rainwater.

Roof Rain Water Harvesting Structures – One

time investment which ensures permanent

solution to get pure, fresh and safe drinking

water at the door step.

The Roof Rain Water Harvesting Structure in

Kashi Ka Bas having a capacity of 15000 ltr

water. - Mrs. Jeevani Devi W/o Arjun Singh

OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS

COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY ACTION HELPS TO SOLVE WATER CRISIS

Revival of dried well through horizontal bore halls at Nagwa

In the summer of 2009 the community of Nagwa faced intense water scarcity as the common well of the village

had dried up. The VDC of Nagwa, with the help of the Sarpanch motivated the community to find a long-term

solution for the problem. Intense discussions led to the observation that the long-term solution of the problem lay

in construction of horizontal bores in all four directions of the well. The VDC next approached JKBT with their

decision. A technical team estimated the cost of construction at Rs. 4.1 lakhs. The Sarpanch along with other

village elders motivated the villager to contribute in cash or kind towards this common cause. 75% of the cost was

raised by the community of Nagwa and the rest 25% was provided by JKBT.

The well was dug up to 350 feet and 80 feet horizontal bore were drilled in all is four corners. Thus, the water crisis

of the village was solved. The villagers are happy not just because they could solve the drinking water problem of

the village, but more so because they had done it through their collective wisdom and labour. The community has

further, framed norms for distribution, operation and maintenance of the structure under the supervision the

Village Development Committee.

ENHANCING ACCESS TO DRINKING WATER

One of the basic problems faced by the rural community of Sikar is the

scarcity of potable water. As the District is situated in the arid zone,

ensuring safe drinking water for the community is one of the primary

challenges faced by JKBT. The organization decided to meet this

challenge head on by introducing a hitherto unknown concept in the

area – that of Roof Rain Water Harvesting Stucture (RRWHS).

RRWHS is being looked upon as the most effective permanent

solution to the drinking water problem of the region.

In the year 2009, JKBT carried forward the discussion of introducing

RRWHS in the VDC meetings. Trainings and exposure visits were

organized to sensitize the people for construction and maintenance of

RRWHS. This helped the community to comprehend the

technicalities of the concept and its benefits. In 2009-10 eleven

RRWHS structures were constructed in the programme villages. 56%

of the cost of construction was borne by the beneficiaries. The

community contribution was Rs. 1.7 lakh while JKBT's contribution

was Rs. 1.34 lakh.

Since RRWHS were constructed after the monsoons, these

structures are currently being filled with water tankers. The

construction of these structures has provided considerable relief to

the women of the area. It is expected that in the coming monsoons

these structures will prove useful in storing and usage of rainwater.

Roof Rain Water Harvesting Structures – One

time investment which ensures permanent

solution to get pure, fresh and safe drinking

water at the door step.

The Roof Rain Water Harvesting Structure in

Kashi Ka Bas having a capacity of 15000 ltr

water. - Mrs. Jeevani Devi W/o Arjun Singh

OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS

COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY ACTION HELPS TO SOLVE WATER CRISIS

Revival of dried well through horizontal bore halls at Nagwa

In the summer of 2009 the community of Nagwa faced intense water scarcity as the common well of the village

had dried up. The VDC of Nagwa, with the help of the Sarpanch motivated the community to find a long-term

solution for the problem. Intense discussions led to the observation that the long-term solution of the problem lay

in construction of horizontal bores in all four directions of the well. The VDC next approached JKBT with their

decision. A technical team estimated the cost of construction at Rs. 4.1 lakhs. The Sarpanch along with other

village elders motivated the villager to contribute in cash or kind towards this common cause. 75% of the cost was

raised by the community of Nagwa and the rest 25% was provided by JKBT.

The well was dug up to 350 feet and 80 feet horizontal bore were drilled in all is four corners. Thus, the water crisis

of the village was solved. The villagers are happy not just because they could solve the drinking water problem of

the village, but more so because they had done it through their collective wisdom and labour. The community has

further, framed norms for distribution, operation and maintenance of the structure under the supervision the

Village Development Committee.

Women of Sikar have to store firewood and

prepare cow dung cake for cooking.

It damages our eco-system and creates helth hazard.

PROMOTING NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES

During the PRA and need assessment study, JKBT found that women

of the area face lot of hardships in collection and storage of dry

firewood. The felt need was for an alternative fuel source that would

be easily available, inexpensive and eco-friendly. Biogas was thus,

the perfect and most suitable choice. The first step taken was to create

awareness about biogas and its uses. JKBT conducted exposure

visits to areas where people were using this technology.

Installation of Biogas Plants

JKBT has promoted 11 biogas plants in 7 villages for demonstration

purpose in 2009-10. The Trust's support in this endeavour was to

contribute 69% of the total program cost while remaining was the

contribution of beneficiaries. The demonstration proved successful

and more and more people are now coming forward to have biogas

plants constructed. The biogas plants have drastically reduced the toil

of women for collecting fire wood, storing it and cooking under smoke.

They feel that they can easily clean vessels because it is not getting

black.

Jankidevi from Khori village has to cook food for 8 members in her family. She

got a biogas plant constructed in 2010. Earlier she had to collect firewood from

long distance and store during rainy season. Since the installation, she is able to

save time, money and also able to overcome drudgery of collecting firewood.

OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS

Rameshwarlal Jangid, an innovative farmer has constructed a bio gas plant on his farm.

At the same time Rameshwarlal also invested in some horticulture plantation on his

farm. Saplings of pomegranate, papaya, mango, wood apple etc. have been planted. The

slurry form the biogas plant is used by him as organic manure in his horticulture fileds.

Supyar Kanwar of Badalwas had been using the traditional chullah for cooking. For the

past 20 years she was sweating it out in a hot smoke filled kitchen, preparing food for her

family. During the rainy season, when the wood was damp, the smoke was even worse.

Supyar recently had two interconnected smokeless chullah installed. Since then cooking

has become much easier for her. “Now I can cook two items at a time…and finish my work

at much less time…I can save firewood too”. She then adds with a grin “Now there are no

more tears in my eyes (from smoke). I have a smoke free kitchen!”

Encouraging Community for Adoption of Smokeless

Chullah

The traditional chullahs in rural villages of Sikar emit huge amount of

smoke. This is extremely hazardous to the health of women as they

lead to various lung diseases. JKBT promotes smokeless chullah

which saves time of cooking and health of the women. In 2009-10,

JKBT has promoted 47 smokeless chullahs in its programme villages,

which has drastically reduced smoke in the kitchen.

Women of Sikar have to store firewood and

prepare cow dung cake for cooking.

It damages our eco-system and creates helth hazard.

PROMOTING NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES

During the PRA and need assessment study, JKBT found that women

of the area face lot of hardships in collection and storage of dry

firewood. The felt need was for an alternative fuel source that would

be easily available, inexpensive and eco-friendly. Biogas was thus,

the perfect and most suitable choice. The first step taken was to create

awareness about biogas and its uses. JKBT conducted exposure

visits to areas where people were using this technology.

Installation of Biogas Plants

JKBT has promoted 11 biogas plants in 7 villages for demonstration

purpose in 2009-10. The Trust's support in this endeavour was to

contribute 69% of the total program cost while remaining was the

contribution of beneficiaries. The demonstration proved successful

and more and more people are now coming forward to have biogas

plants constructed. The biogas plants have drastically reduced the toil

of women for collecting fire wood, storing it and cooking under smoke.

They feel that they can easily clean vessels because it is not getting

black.

Jankidevi from Khori village has to cook food for 8 members in her family. She

got a biogas plant constructed in 2010. Earlier she had to collect firewood from

long distance and store during rainy season. Since the installation, she is able to

save time, money and also able to overcome drudgery of collecting firewood.

OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS

Rameshwarlal Jangid, an innovative farmer has constructed a bio gas plant on his farm.

At the same time Rameshwarlal also invested in some horticulture plantation on his

farm. Saplings of pomegranate, papaya, mango, wood apple etc. have been planted. The

slurry form the biogas plant is used by him as organic manure in his horticulture fileds.

Supyar Kanwar of Badalwas had been using the traditional chullah for cooking. For the

past 20 years she was sweating it out in a hot smoke filled kitchen, preparing food for her

family. During the rainy season, when the wood was damp, the smoke was even worse.

Supyar recently had two interconnected smokeless chullah installed. Since then cooking

has become much easier for her. “Now I can cook two items at a time…and finish my work

at much less time…I can save firewood too”. She then adds with a grin “Now there are no

more tears in my eyes (from smoke). I have a smoke free kitchen!”

Encouraging Community for Adoption of Smokeless

Chullah

The traditional chullahs in rural villages of Sikar emit huge amount of

smoke. This is extremely hazardous to the health of women as they

lead to various lung diseases. JKBT promotes smokeless chullah

which saves time of cooking and health of the women. In 2009-10,

JKBT has promoted 47 smokeless chullahs in its programme villages,

which has drastically reduced smoke in the kitchen.

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ENHANCING STATUS OF HEALTH AND HYGIENE

The primary focus of JKBT's health interventions is on better

facilities for pregnant and expecting mothers. One of its major

interventions for promoting health and hygiene was the construction of

a hospital in Kasi Ka Bas. In 2009-10, JKBT has extended its health

services in following ways:

Promoting Institutional Delivery

Informal interaction and focused group discussion with Aanganwadi

workers and women in the program villages revealed that majority of

would be –mothers still depend on Traditional Birth Attendants. There also

seemed to be little or no awareness regarding pre and post natal health

care; lack of expertise and information regarding complicated delivery

cases; the poor condition of roads and lack of transport facilities restrict

the accessibility of the people to health care facilities.

Having gained this insight, JKBT initiated its program of awareness

generation on importance of institutional delivery for the safety of both

mother and child. To achieve its goal JKBT has taken the help of

Anganwadi workers and Auxiliary Nurse and Midwives (ANM). People are

also being sensitised about the importance of birth preparedness plans.

JKBT runs a Maternity helpline number to help pregnant women in times

of emergencies.

Street play has been conducted in Kashi Ka Bas village to aware people about services provided by Maternity Helpline Number (MHN) andNational Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)

23

Table No. 3. : Shows the Status of MHS till Date.

Creating Awareness among Expectant

Mothers / Pregnant Women

With the help of ANM, Anganwadi Workers and

doctors, JKBT creates awareness among

pregnant women and expectant mother about all

kinds of care needed during pregnancy. It includes

precautionary measures, curative treatment and

emergency support. Information regarding

balance diet, vaccination, accidental abortion,

institutional delivery and post delivery practices is

given to the women. This year 391 women have

been given information and suggestions on the

mother and child health issues by the doctors,

ANMs and Maternity Help Line coordinator.

Better Birth Planning

Pregnant women are encouraged to prepare their

own “Birth Plan Preparedness Format”, which

captures expected date of delivery, name and

phone number of hospital, list of blood donor,

means of conveyance, credit sources etc. Through

this format women are educated about the signs of

pregnancy, balanced diet, list of vaccinations etc. A

list of 'danger sign' is also prepared by the ANM,

W

among women about any emergency during their

pregnancy. A Maternity Help Line coordinator from

JKBT maintains the register and facilitates the

whole process. In 2009-10, 200 birth plan

preparedness formats have been filled with the

rural women.

Maternity Helpline Services (MHS)

JKBT has started a Maternity Helpline Service

Centre at Kasi Ka Bas village since April 2008,

which provides its services to all the programme

villages. Through maternity helpline services

(MHSC), JKBT provides information to the needy

family during an emergency, such as, contact

number of Government and private hospitals,

doctors, ANM, Anganwadi workers, local private

conveyance, blood donors, blood banks medical

stores etc. Maternity Help Line programme has

identified some local vehicles, which are expected

to provide their services to the client family in their

vicinity, during an emergency. JKBT has provided

help to 231 women through its maternity helpline

number in the year 2009-2010. Table no.3 shows

the status of MHS till date.

ith the aim to prepare and create awareness

OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS

427

389

355

217

Sikar – 5 Local - 2 PHC

(Kashi Ka Bas & Nagwa)

47

1100

231

200

201

139

7

22

300

196

189

154

78

5

25

800

Call received for pregnant women for various purposes

Birth plan prepared and counselling with family

Deliveries admitted in hospital

Vehicle support and escorting to hospitals

No. of Hospitals ( 6 ) and doctors (8) (Govt./ Private

hospitals helping under Maternity Helpline)

No. of Vehicle listed under maternity Helpline

IEC Material published and shared in villages

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

2009-10 Total2008-09

Facts (Year Wise)ActivitiesNo.

22

ENHANCING STATUS OF HEALTH AND HYGIENE

The primary focus of JKBT's health interventions is on better

facilities for pregnant and expecting mothers. One of its major

interventions for promoting health and hygiene was the construction of

a hospital in Kasi Ka Bas. In 2009-10, JKBT has extended its health

services in following ways:

Promoting Institutional Delivery

Informal interaction and focused group discussion with Aanganwadi

workers and women in the program villages revealed that majority of

would be –mothers still depend on Traditional Birth Attendants. There also

seemed to be little or no awareness regarding pre and post natal health

care; lack of expertise and information regarding complicated delivery

cases; the poor condition of roads and lack of transport facilities restrict

the accessibility of the people to health care facilities.

Having gained this insight, JKBT initiated its program of awareness

generation on importance of institutional delivery for the safety of both

mother and child. To achieve its goal JKBT has taken the help of

Anganwadi workers and Auxiliary Nurse and Midwives (ANM). People are

also being sensitised about the importance of birth preparedness plans.

JKBT runs a Maternity helpline number to help pregnant women in times

of emergencies.

Street play has been conducted in Kashi Ka Bas village to aware people about services provided by Maternity Helpline Number (MHN) andNational Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)

23

Table No. 3. : Shows the Status of MHS till Date.

Creating Awareness among Expectant

Mothers / Pregnant Women

With the help of ANM, Anganwadi Workers and

doctors, JKBT creates awareness among

pregnant women and expectant mother about all

kinds of care needed during pregnancy. It includes

precautionary measures, curative treatment and

emergency support. Information regarding

balance diet, vaccination, accidental abortion,

institutional delivery and post delivery practices is

given to the women. This year 391 women have

been given information and suggestions on the

mother and child health issues by the doctors,

ANMs and Maternity Help Line coordinator.

Better Birth Planning

Pregnant women are encouraged to prepare their

own “Birth Plan Preparedness Format”, which

captures expected date of delivery, name and

phone number of hospital, list of blood donor,

means of conveyance, credit sources etc. Through

this format women are educated about the signs of

pregnancy, balanced diet, list of vaccinations etc. A

list of 'danger sign' is also prepared by the ANM,

W

among women about any emergency during their

pregnancy. A Maternity Help Line coordinator from

JKBT maintains the register and facilitates the

whole process. In 2009-10, 200 birth plan

preparedness formats have been filled with the

rural women.

Maternity Helpline Services (MHS)

JKBT has started a Maternity Helpline Service

Centre at Kasi Ka Bas village since April 2008,

which provides its services to all the programme

villages. Through maternity helpline services

(MHSC), JKBT provides information to the needy

family during an emergency, such as, contact

number of Government and private hospitals,

doctors, ANM, Anganwadi workers, local private

conveyance, blood donors, blood banks medical

stores etc. Maternity Help Line programme has

identified some local vehicles, which are expected

to provide their services to the client family in their

vicinity, during an emergency. JKBT has provided

help to 231 women through its maternity helpline

number in the year 2009-2010. Table no.3 shows

the status of MHS till date.

ith the aim to prepare and create awareness

OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS

427

389

355

217

Sikar – 5 Local - 2 PHC

(Kashi Ka Bas & Nagwa)

47

1100

231

200

201

139

7

22

300

196

189

154

78

5

25

800

Call received for pregnant women for various purposes

Birth plan prepared and counselling with family

Deliveries admitted in hospital

Vehicle support and escorting to hospitals

No. of Hospitals ( 6 ) and doctors (8) (Govt./ Private

hospitals helping under Maternity Helpline)

No. of Vehicle listed under maternity Helpline

IEC Material published and shared in villages

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

2009-10 Total2008-09

Facts (Year Wise)ActivitiesNo.

Organizing Health Camps Preventive and Curative Health Measures

Homeopathic Health Camps

JKBT has organized 43 homeopathic camps in its program villages.

These camps facilitated treatment and counselling regarding various

health issues. 676 patients availed of these facilities. JKBT team

along with doctors also visits patients at their houses for follow up.

People are pleased and satisfied with the health care services

provided through JKBT.

Ayurvedic Health Camps

6 Ayurvedic Health Camps in collaboration with Dalamia Seva

Sansthan (DSS) were held in the program villages. Ayurvedic Doctors

provided treatment to 468 patients for various ailments. Large number

of patients suffering with Asthma, Rheumatism diseases benefited

from these camps.

General Health Camps

Two General Health Camps were organized in which 284 patients

participated. Free health check-up and medicine were provided to the

patients.

Homeopathic camp in Chokha Ka Bas village.

Patients get preventive and curative health support.

A series of Ayurvedic camps have been conducted

in Kashi Ka Bas. A large number of patients suffering

with Diabetes, gout, respiratory disorder and various

general diseases has been checked and given medicines.

OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS

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Five Yoga Camps were conducted in collaboration with Patanjali Yoga

Samiti in 5 villages- Badalwas, Kashi Ka Bas, Moondwara,

Mandawara and Khori in which 268 villagers participated. Women

SHGs members' participation was significant. The objective of the

yoga camp is to create awareness about Yoga and motivate people for

the developmental programmes.

PROMOTING SANITATION

JKBT supports community and household sanitation through its

sanitation programme. A series of meetings were organized with SHG

members in various hamlets to discuss the status of hygiene and

sanitation in the villages. It was observed that sanitation facilities were

required at individual, family and village level. People of Kashi Ka Bas

showed an interest to address the problem of waste sewage water

flowing on streets of the village. Thus, construction of one soak pit was

done in the village, which is the sink point for the 7 waste-water

sources from households. Total cost of constructing the soak pit was

Rs. 14000, which was contributed by JKBT. The beneficiary

households are responsible for the maintenance of the structure.

Promotion of Yoga

Realising the importance of yoga, women and children of

Khori village participated in a Yoga camp for their complete health.

Organizing Health Camps Preventive and Curative Health Measures

Homeopathic Health Camps

JKBT has organized 43 homeopathic camps in its program villages.

These camps facilitated treatment and counselling regarding various

health issues. 676 patients availed of these facilities. JKBT team

along with doctors also visits patients at their houses for follow up.

People are pleased and satisfied with the health care services

provided through JKBT.

Ayurvedic Health Camps

6 Ayurvedic Health Camps in collaboration with Dalamia Seva

Sansthan (DSS) were held in the program villages. Ayurvedic Doctors

provided treatment to 468 patients for various ailments. Large number

of patients suffering with Asthma, Rheumatism diseases benefited

from these camps.

General Health Camps

Two General Health Camps were organized in which 284 patients

participated. Free health check-up and medicine were provided to the

patients.

Homeopathic camp in Chokha Ka Bas village.

Patients get preventive and curative health support.

A series of Ayurvedic camps have been conducted

in Kashi Ka Bas. A large number of patients suffering

with Diabetes, gout, respiratory disorder and various

general diseases has been checked and given medicines.

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Five Yoga Camps were conducted in collaboration with Patanjali Yoga

Samiti in 5 villages- Badalwas, Kashi Ka Bas, Moondwara,

Mandawara and Khori in which 268 villagers participated. Women

SHGs members' participation was significant. The objective of the

yoga camp is to create awareness about Yoga and motivate people for

the developmental programmes.

PROMOTING SANITATION

JKBT supports community and household sanitation through its

sanitation programme. A series of meetings were organized with SHG

members in various hamlets to discuss the status of hygiene and

sanitation in the villages. It was observed that sanitation facilities were

required at individual, family and village level. People of Kashi Ka Bas

showed an interest to address the problem of waste sewage water

flowing on streets of the village. Thus, construction of one soak pit was

done in the village, which is the sink point for the 7 waste-water

sources from households. Total cost of constructing the soak pit was

Rs. 14000, which was contributed by JKBT. The beneficiary

households are responsible for the maintenance of the structure.

Promotion of Yoga

Realising the importance of yoga, women and children of

Khori village participated in a Yoga camp for their complete health.

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INFORMATION DISSEMINATION

'An informed society is an empowered society'- based on this idea

JKBT has conceptualized its program for information dissemination

among the rural community. Through this program JKBT targets at the

local youth, farmers and students. Several steps which have been

taken by JKBT to create awareness and increase information among

the community are discussed below.

Library cum Information Centre

A library has been established at Kashi ka Bas village for information

dissemination and knowledge building among the rural youth. The

library houses about 200 books and 5 different news papers. During

the year 2009-10, more than 1500 people benefited from this library.

This is also a good source for the youth to get information on job

availability under the various government schemes. Several local

youths have availed of this facility and 10 among them have secured

employment. The records show that there were 50 regular readers in

the library in the year 2010.

Educating the Educators

JKBT interacted with school development faculties of the villages to

awaken them to the importance of science laboratories in the schools.

The school authorities were made to realise that instead of spending

unnecessarily on construction of rooms, it would be more beneficial for

the students to invest in efficient laboratory. The school development

management committee corresponded with its higher authorities to the

effect and consequently was granted permission to run a science

department, which will help to provide quality education to the students.

Library cum Information Centre :

Providing employment related infromation

to the youths and also caters villagers

with News paper Magazines and Books

Awareness Camps on National Rural

Employment Guarantee Scheme

(NREGS)

A series of awareness meetings on Right to Work

under NREGS was organized by JKBT with village

leaders and the NREGS team from both block and

District levels. People from programme villages

participated. The objective was to create

awareness among the people about the Act and

also motivate them to ask for Job Card, equal

wages and 100 days work, as assured in the

scheme. As a result of the meetings, people

realised that two gravel roads of 8 km length have

been constructed between Pura Badi to Kashi Ka

Bas village and Pura Chhoti to Nagwa village.

Chunki Devi from Khori Village

has got some support from JKBT

and planning to construct her house (read box above).

SUPPORT UNDER CRISIS

The emergency relief support of JKBT aims to provide life-saving assistance during times of crisis and distress. Support

is provided in the form of shelter, water, food and basic health care in times of need. It also facilitates reconstruction

and rehabilitation.

In 2009-10, JKBT supported one such needy family whose house caught fire in the Khori village. The victim,

Chunkidevi's who lived with her old father-in-law and 3 children, was devastated by the disaster. Being the sole brad

earner of her family she was at her wits end as how to provide shelter to her family. When she approached the Trust

with her problem, JKBT immediately provided relief in the form of grains, tin shed, cloths, blanket and mattresses. The

total cost of the support was just Rs 10000. Yet, for Chunkidevi this timely support during her hour of need was

invaluable…which, according to her “cannot be measured in monitory terms.”

Celebration of International Women's

Day

International women's day was celebrated at Bajaj

Bhawan in which 156 women from the program

villages participated. The objective of the

celebration of was to discuss the need to nurture

self help among women for their socio economic

empowerment. Different speakers from

Government Department shared their views on the

subject.

OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS

26

INFORMATION DISSEMINATION

'An informed society is an empowered society'- based on this idea

JKBT has conceptualized its program for information dissemination

among the rural community. Through this program JKBT targets at the

local youth, farmers and students. Several steps which have been

taken by JKBT to create awareness and increase information among

the community are discussed below.

Library cum Information Centre

A library has been established at Kashi ka Bas village for information

dissemination and knowledge building among the rural youth. The

library houses about 200 books and 5 different news papers. During

the year 2009-10, more than 1500 people benefited from this library.

This is also a good source for the youth to get information on job

availability under the various government schemes. Several local

youths have availed of this facility and 10 among them have secured

employment. The records show that there were 50 regular readers in

the library in the year 2010.

Educating the Educators

JKBT interacted with school development faculties of the villages to

awaken them to the importance of science laboratories in the schools.

The school authorities were made to realise that instead of spending

unnecessarily on construction of rooms, it would be more beneficial for

the students to invest in efficient laboratory. The school development

management committee corresponded with its higher authorities to the

effect and consequently was granted permission to run a science

department, which will help to provide quality education to the students.

Library cum Information Centre :

Providing employment related infromation

to the youths and also caters villagers

with News paper Magazines and Books

Awareness Camps on National Rural

Employment Guarantee Scheme

(NREGS)

A series of awareness meetings on Right to Work

under NREGS was organized by JKBT with village

leaders and the NREGS team from both block and

District levels. People from programme villages

participated. The objective was to create

awareness among the people about the Act and

also motivate them to ask for Job Card, equal

wages and 100 days work, as assured in the

scheme. As a result of the meetings, people

realised that two gravel roads of 8 km length have

been constructed between Pura Badi to Kashi Ka

Bas village and Pura Chhoti to Nagwa village.

Chunki Devi from Khori Village

has got some support from JKBT

and planning to construct her house (read box above).

SUPPORT UNDER CRISIS

The emergency relief support of JKBT aims to provide life-saving assistance during times of crisis and distress. Support

is provided in the form of shelter, water, food and basic health care in times of need. It also facilitates reconstruction

and rehabilitation.

In 2009-10, JKBT supported one such needy family whose house caught fire in the Khori village. The victim,

Chunkidevi's who lived with her old father-in-law and 3 children, was devastated by the disaster. Being the sole brad

earner of her family she was at her wits end as how to provide shelter to her family. When she approached the Trust

with her problem, JKBT immediately provided relief in the form of grains, tin shed, cloths, blanket and mattresses. The

total cost of the support was just Rs 10000. Yet, for Chunkidevi this timely support during her hour of need was

invaluable…which, according to her “cannot be measured in monitory terms.”

Celebration of International Women's

Day

International women's day was celebrated at Bajaj

Bhawan in which 156 women from the program

villages participated. The objective of the

celebration of was to discuss the need to nurture

self help among women for their socio economic

empowerment. Different speakers from

Government Department shared their views on the

subject.

OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS

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DEVELOPING HUMAN RESOURCES

Developing and managing the existing Human Resources is just as

important as to conserve and manage other resources of nature. In

order to improve the quality of life of the people, JKBT promotes

economically gainful activities for the needy community. Its primary

aim is to tap the hidden potential of human resources in Sikar. JKBT

recognizes the value of traditional knowledge and practices and

extends its support for capacity building and knowledge enhancement

of the community to enable them to better understand science,

technology and sustainable agriculture practices. JKBT's objective is

to enable the community to become self-reliant in its pursuit of

improving the quality of life. For this end, JKBT has strategically

adopted the policy of capacity building of community-based

institutions like SHGs and VDCs.

Capacity Building for Managing Institutions

12 institutional trainings on concept of SHGs, institution building and

account awareness (Opening of a bank account, depositing money in

the bank, need of book keeping in the SHGs and evolution of financial

byelaws) have been done with 196 women (leaders and members)of

all the 22 SHGs of the programme villages.

Trainings

Organic Farming & Animal Husbandry

Training on organic and dairy farming was organised at Bajaj Bhawan,

Sikar and in the programme villages. The objectives of the training

were to enhance the technical know-how of the farmers on organic

farming and dairy farming. The resource persons were - Smt. Maltiben

- an enterprising and renowned dairy farmer from Gujarat, Shri. Kapil

Shah, an expert on organic farming from JATAN TRUST, Gujarat,

Smt. Santosh Pachar, a leading woman farmer on organic farming,

Shri Motaramji -a leading farmer on Mushroom and Aloevera

cultivation and Shri Jagdish Pareek - a progressive farmer from

Ajitgarh. 137 male and 95 female farmers participated in the training

programme. The impact of the training was such that 23 (all female)

landless and marginal farmers came forward to adopt dairy farming as

an enterprise under Apoorv Mahila Kosh.

Two other training programmes on EDP and crop management under

extreme climatic conditions were also conducted. Farmers were also

given knowledge on various agricultural good practices as well as

awareness on various subsidy schemes. Three innovative farmers

from the Khori village approached the agriculture department and

availed the benefits under these schemes.

A training programme in Nagwa village on organic and dairy farming

has been conducted. The prominent resource person Mr. Kapil Shah

from Jatan Trust, Vadodara (Gujarat) provides regular guidance

to the farming community.

Awareness Camp on NREGA

A series of awareness meetings on Right to Work under NREGS was organized by JKBT with village leaders and

the NREGS team from both block and District levels. People from programme villages participated. The objective

was to create awareness among the people about the Act and also motivate them to ask for Job Card, equal

wages and 100 days work, as assured in the scheme. As a result of the meetings, people realised that two gravel

roads of 8 km length have been constructed between Pura Badi to Kashi Ka Bas village and village Pura Chhoti to

village Nagwa.

Celebration of International women's Day (IWD)

International women's day was celebrated at Bajaj Bhawan in which 156 women from the program villages

participated. The objective of the celebration of was to discuss the need to nurture self help among women for

their socio economic empowerment. Different speakers from Government Department shared their views on the

subject.

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DEVELOPING HUMAN RESOURCES

Developing and managing the existing Human Resources is just as

important as to conserve and manage other resources of nature. In

order to improve the quality of life of the people, JKBT promotes

economically gainful activities for the needy community. Its primary

aim is to tap the hidden potential of human resources in Sikar. JKBT

recognizes the value of traditional knowledge and practices and

extends its support for capacity building and knowledge enhancement

of the community to enable them to better understand science,

technology and sustainable agriculture practices. JKBT's objective is

to enable the community to become self-reliant in its pursuit of

improving the quality of life. For this end, JKBT has strategically

adopted the policy of capacity building of community-based

institutions like SHGs and VDCs.

Capacity Building for Managing Institutions

12 institutional trainings on concept of SHGs, institution building and

account awareness (Opening of a bank account, depositing money in

the bank, need of book keeping in the SHGs and evolution of financial

byelaws) have been done with 196 women (leaders and members)of

all the 22 SHGs of the programme villages.

Trainings

Organic Farming & Animal Husbandry

Training on organic and dairy farming was organised at Bajaj Bhawan,

Sikar and in the programme villages. The objectives of the training

were to enhance the technical know-how of the farmers on organic

farming and dairy farming. The resource persons were - Smt. Maltiben

- an enterprising and renowned dairy farmer from Gujarat, Shri. Kapil

Shah, an expert on organic farming from JATAN TRUST, Gujarat,

Smt. Santosh Pachar, a leading woman farmer on organic farming,

Shri Motaramji -a leading farmer on Mushroom and Aloevera

cultivation and Shri Jagdish Pareek - a progressive farmer from

Ajitgarh. 137 male and 95 female farmers participated in the training

programme. The impact of the training was such that 23 (all female)

landless and marginal farmers came forward to adopt dairy farming as

an enterprise under Apoorv Mahila Kosh.

Two other training programmes on EDP and crop management under

extreme climatic conditions were also conducted. Farmers were also

given knowledge on various agricultural good practices as well as

awareness on various subsidy schemes. Three innovative farmers

from the Khori village approached the agriculture department and

availed the benefits under these schemes.

A training programme in Nagwa village on organic and dairy farming

has been conducted. The prominent resource person Mr. Kapil Shah

from Jatan Trust, Vadodara (Gujarat) provides regular guidance

to the farming community.

Awareness Camp on NREGA

A series of awareness meetings on Right to Work under NREGS was organized by JKBT with village leaders and

the NREGS team from both block and District levels. People from programme villages participated. The objective

was to create awareness among the people about the Act and also motivate them to ask for Job Card, equal

wages and 100 days work, as assured in the scheme. As a result of the meetings, people realised that two gravel

roads of 8 km length have been constructed between Pura Badi to Kashi Ka Bas village and village Pura Chhoti to

village Nagwa.

Celebration of International women's Day (IWD)

International women's day was celebrated at Bajaj Bhawan in which 156 women from the program villages

participated. The objective of the celebration of was to discuss the need to nurture self help among women for

their socio economic empowerment. Different speakers from Government Department shared their views on the

subject.

Training on Biogas

Two training programmes on the use and advantages of biogas were

conducted in the training hall at Bajaj Bhawan to create awareness

among the community. 18 male and 15 female members participated

in the training. 11 biogas plants have been constructed in the

programme villages on demonstration basis.

Mushroom Cultivation

Two training workshops were conducted at the training centre at Bajaj

Bhawan, Sikar. 40 members were given training and motivated to

cultivate mushroom. An exposure visit was also organised to the farm

of Shri Motaram, a progressive farmer.

Skill upgradation Training on Masonry Work

Four onsite training programmes have been conducted to enhance

the skill in masonry work. Four semi skilled labourers took part in the

training program and are currently involved in the construction of the

biogas and RRWHS independently. JKBT envisage skill trannings as

one of the promissing areas in Sikar.

Village leaders have been taken on the exposure to

Ismailpur to see the water harvesting measures.

Mushroom cultivation has been piloted in the

Bajaj Bhawan, Sikar. Women of the programme

area have also been motivated to replicate the same.

OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS

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Exposure Visits

Staff

Training and exposure visit to the Jain irrigation Campus at Jalgaon

(Maharashtra) was conducted for 7 members including village

volunteers of JKBT. To see the impact of water management through

water efficiency devices and good practices of organic farming. The

impact was such that the team now plans to set up a horticulture

demonstration unit, replete with drip irrigation and sprinklers at the

campus in Kashi Ka Bas village.

Water Harvesting and Sanitation

Selected members of VDC consisting of 26 males and 5 females from

the program villages had been taken for a 3 days exposure visit to

Ismailpur and Bakhtawarpura to sensitise and motivate them for the

water harvesting interventions and sanitation work. The members of

village committee appreciated the model. VDC of Khori village was

extremely influenced and is determined to take up total sanitation

programme in the village. As a result of these exposure visits, 11

RRWHS were constructed in the programme villages.

Organic Farming

24 male and 3 female farmers of the programme villages were taken

to Moraraka Foundation, Nawalgarh to see the practices of organic

farming. The specialists of the Foundation facilitated the visit. A

progressive farmer- Mr. Sher Singh - from Khori village has agreed to

implement the best practices of organic farming on his fields.

JKBT team including volunteers of programme

villages have been taken to an exposure to see

the work done by Jain Irrigation on horticulture

and micro irrigation systems in Jalgaon.

Training on Biogas

Two training programmes on the use and advantages of biogas were

conducted in the training hall at Bajaj Bhawan to create awareness

among the community. 18 male and 15 female members participated

in the training. 11 biogas plants have been constructed in the

programme villages on demonstration basis.

Mushroom Cultivation

Two training workshops were conducted at the training centre at Bajaj

Bhawan, Sikar. 40 members were given training and motivated to

cultivate mushroom. An exposure visit was also organised to the farm

of Shri Motaram, a progressive farmer.

Skill upgradation Training on Masonry Work

Four onsite training programmes have been conducted to enhance

the skill in masonry work. Four semi skilled labourers took part in the

training program and are currently involved in the construction of the

biogas and RRWHS independently. JKBT envisage skill trannings as

one of the promissing areas in Sikar.

Village leaders have been taken on the exposure to

Ismailpur to see the water harvesting measures.

Mushroom cultivation has been piloted in the

Bajaj Bhawan, Sikar. Women of the programme

area have also been motivated to replicate the same.

OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS

31

Exposure Visits

Staff

Training and exposure visit to the Jain irrigation Campus at Jalgaon

(Maharashtra) was conducted for 7 members including village

volunteers of JKBT. To see the impact of water management through

water efficiency devices and good practices of organic farming. The

impact was such that the team now plans to set up a horticulture

demonstration unit, replete with drip irrigation and sprinklers at the

campus in Kashi Ka Bas village.

Water Harvesting and Sanitation

Selected members of VDC consisting of 26 males and 5 females from

the program villages had been taken for a 3 days exposure visit to

Ismailpur and Bakhtawarpura to sensitise and motivate them for the

water harvesting interventions and sanitation work. The members of

village committee appreciated the model. VDC of Khori village was

extremely influenced and is determined to take up total sanitation

programme in the village. As a result of these exposure visits, 11

RRWHS were constructed in the programme villages.

Organic Farming

24 male and 3 female farmers of the programme villages were taken

to Moraraka Foundation, Nawalgarh to see the practices of organic

farming. The specialists of the Foundation facilitated the visit. A

progressive farmer- Mr. Sher Singh - from Khori village has agreed to

implement the best practices of organic farming on his fields.

JKBT team including volunteers of programme

villages have been taken to an exposure to see

the work done by Jain Irrigation on horticulture

and micro irrigation systems in Jalgaon.

Networking(Activities Conducted by JKBT in Collaboration with Various Organisations)

Enhancing Indian Rural Perspective of Volunteers from

Across Countries

JKBT works in collaboration with 'Volunteering India Programme', Jaipur,

which supports volunteers from abroad for rural orientation in India. The

objective of the programme is to provide space and opportunity to people

who wish to volunteer their work in India with a view to enhance their rural

development experience and develop an understanding about rural issues

in India. JKBT- Sikar sees this as an opportunity to provide them a learning

environment about the rural India. Under this program, volunteers are

encouraged to visit JKBT programme villages and learn from the various

ongoing programs of the Trust.

In the year 2009-10, 34 volunteers from 16 countries participated in this

program and involved themselves in different program interventions like -

plantation in school of Kashi ka Bas, participation in health and yoga

camps, participation in sanitation and cleanliness programme with school

children, interaction with Self Help Group members and income generating

activities, participation in International women's day and social functions.

They also participated in training programmes and learnt techniques of

water harvesting from the exposure visits to the model villages. JKBT

provides hospitality nd accommodation to the volunteers at Bajaj Bhawan.

Need Assessment Study

A need assessment study for watershed and water resources development

planning and Natural Resources Management activities was conducted in

the 11 program villages by Gram Vikas Navyuvak Mandal, Lapodia

(GVNML). In consultation and participation of local villagers, detailed

designs, plans and estimates have been prepared by a multidisciplinary

team of experienced professionals. There are plans to implement the same

in the near future.

Joining Hand for Steady Electricity

JKBTc extended its support to the feeder renovation of the electricity

department by providing storage space for the materials such as wires and

feeder. JKBT also tried to convince the villagers to provide their support for

the same. Naked wires have been replaced with the covered wire; transfor-

mers were changed, and electricity theft has been reduced. As a result, all

the eleven programme villages now have electricity for 20 hours a day.

JKBT expanded its area of collaboration by forging linkages with several

government departments like - Agriculture Department, Education

Department, Block Development Officer, NABARD, Zila Parishad, District

Collectorate, Health Department, Jain Irrigation ltd., Krishi Vigyan Kendra

(KVK) and Agriculture University etc.

Volunteers from abroad countries are learning and sharing their views in a self help group meeting in Poora Badi village, Sikar.

OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS

Mrs. Phooli Devi w/o Shri Trilokram from Chokha Ka Bas village is earning additional income of Rs. 1200/ month. She has been financially supported under

Apoorv Mahila Kosh: A revolving fund for the poor and widow women

Mrs. Phooli Devi w/o Shri Trilokram from Chokha Ka Bas village is earning additional income of Rs. 1200/ month. She has been financially supported under

Apoorv Mahila Kosh: A revolving fund for the poor and widow women

Networking(Activities Conducted by JKBT in Collaboration with Various Organisations)

Enhancing Indian Rural Perspective of Volunteers from

Across Countries

JKBT works in collaboration with 'Volunteering India Programme', Jaipur,

which supports volunteers from abroad for rural orientation in India. The

objective of the programme is to provide space and opportunity to people

who wish to volunteer their work in India with a view to enhance their rural

development experience and develop an understanding about rural issues

in India. JKBT- Sikar sees this as an opportunity to provide them a learning

environment about the rural India. Under this program, volunteers are

encouraged to visit JKBT programme villages and learn from the various

ongoing programs of the Trust.

In the year 2009-10, 34 volunteers from 16 countries participated in this

program and involved themselves in different program interventions like -

plantation in school of Kashi ka Bas, participation in health and yoga

camps, participation in sanitation and cleanliness programme with school

children, interaction with Self Help Group members and income generating

activities, participation in International women's day and social functions.

They also participated in training programmes and learnt techniques of

water harvesting from the exposure visits to the model villages. JKBT

provides hospitality nd accommodation to the volunteers at Bajaj Bhawan.

Need Assessment Study

A need assessment study for watershed and water resources development

planning and Natural Resources Management activities was conducted in

the 11 program villages by Gram Vikas Navyuvak Mandal, Lapodia

(GVNML). In consultation and participation of local villagers, detailed

designs, plans and estimates have been prepared by a multidisciplinary

team of experienced professionals. There are plans to implement the same

in the near future.

Joining Hand for Steady Electricity

JKBTc extended its support to the feeder renovation of the electricity

department by providing storage space for the materials such as wires and

feeder. JKBT also tried to convince the villagers to provide their support for

the same. Naked wires have been replaced with the covered wire; transfor-

mers were changed, and electricity theft has been reduced. As a result, all

the eleven programme villages now have electricity for 20 hours a day.

JKBT expanded its area of collaboration by forging linkages with several

government departments like - Agriculture Department, Education

Department, Block Development Officer, NABARD, Zila Parishad, District

Collectorate, Health Department, Jain Irrigation ltd., Krishi Vigyan Kendra

(KVK) and Agriculture University etc.

Volunteers from abroad countries are learning and sharing their views in a self help group meeting in Poora Badi village, Sikar.

OVERVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS

Mrs. Phooli Devi w/o Shri Trilokram from Chokha Ka Bas village is earning additional income of Rs. 1200/ month. She has been financially supported under

Apoorv Mahila Kosh: A revolving fund for the poor and widow women

Mrs. Phooli Devi w/o Shri Trilokram from Chokha Ka Bas village is earning additional income of Rs. 1200/ month. She has been financially supported under

Apoorv Mahila Kosh: A revolving fund for the poor and widow women

4. MILES TO GO…

JKBT'S FUTURE PERSPECTIVE

Future Thrust Area

Based on its long and enriching association with the rural community

of Sikar, JKBT has gained a deep knowledge and insight of the region

and the available resources, both human and natural. Drawing from

this rich experience, JKBT has defined five major thrust areas for its

future interventions.

1. Development and Management of Water Resources

2. Agrobased Livelihood Programmes

3. Promoting and Strengthening SHGs

4. Income Generating Activities

5. Training and Capacity Building

Establishment of Training & Livelihood Centre

Training, awareness, demonstrations and exposure visits are integral

and indispensable components of the development process. JKBT is

in the process of developing a Training and Livelihood Resource

Centre at Kashi Ka Bas village. The Farm will be spread out over

18.15 acres of land owned by the JKBT. The Farm shall be the ideal

site for demonstrating various scientific techniques and indigenous

technologies related to agro based activities i.e. Dairy farming with

advance technology, nursery development, Wadi development, Farm

pond, RRWHs, Bio-gas, Crop demonstrations sites for field crops,

vegetables, medicinal plantation, vegetative live hedge fencing etc.

The Farm shall have a Community Training Hall with all required

infrastructure like organic formulations, micro irrigation systems- Drip,

Sprinkler etc. This farm would provide all kinds of technical knowledge

& information for the rural community.

Expansion of Operational Area

JKBT is currently operational in only 11 villages of Dhodh block.

Considering the positive response of the community towards the

development initiatives supported by it, the Trust plans to expand its

operational area during years to come. Initially the focus will be

primarily on strengthening and promoting community based

organizations, and skill training programs in the neighboring villages

and adjoining blocks. Gradually this will give way to a much larger and

more focused interventions in these areas.

Partnership-Collaborations

This is an era of networking and collaboration. JKBT believes that working

in partnership/ collaboration with other developmental organizations is the

need of the hour to provide sustainability to its efforts. JKBT is

already exploring possibilities of partnership with NABARD, UNDP,

RMoSL- Rajasthan Mission on Skill & Livelihoods, DIC, various

Government Line Departments, Dalmia Seva Sansthan, GVNML-

Laporiya, and Vishwa Yuvak Kendra etc. for its future interventions. Apoorv Nayan Bajaj (5th from left) sharing the future direction with JKBT team andleaders of the villages.

Apoorv Nayan Bajaj (5th from left) sharing the future direction with JKBT team andleaders of the villages.

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4. MILES TO GO…

JKBT'S FUTURE PERSPECTIVE

Future Thrust Area

Based on its long and enriching association with the rural community

of Sikar, JKBT has gained a deep knowledge and insight of the region

and the available resources, both human and natural. Drawing from

this rich experience, JKBT has defined five major thrust areas for its

future interventions.

1. Development and Management of Water Resources

2. Agrobased Livelihood Programmes

3. Promoting and Strengthening SHGs

4. Income Generating Activities

5. Training and Capacity Building

Establishment of Training & Livelihood Centre

Training, awareness, demonstrations and exposure visits are integral

and indispensable components of the development process. JKBT is

in the process of developing a Training and Livelihood Resource

Centre at Kashi Ka Bas village. The Farm will be spread out over

18.15 acres of land owned by the JKBT. The Farm shall be the ideal

site for demonstrating various scientific techniques and indigenous

technologies related to agro based activities i.e. Dairy farming with

advance technology, nursery development, Wadi development, Farm

pond, RRWHs, Bio-gas, Crop demonstrations sites for field crops,

vegetables, medicinal plantation, vegetative live hedge fencing etc.

The Farm shall have a Community Training Hall with all required

infrastructure like organic formulations, micro irrigation systems- Drip,

Sprinkler etc. This farm would provide all kinds of technical knowledge

& information for the rural community.

Expansion of Operational Area

JKBT is currently operational in only 11 villages of Dhodh block.

Considering the positive response of the community towards the

development initiatives supported by it, the Trust plans to expand its

operational area during years to come. Initially the focus will be

primarily on strengthening and promoting community based

organizations, and skill training programs in the neighboring villages

and adjoining blocks. Gradually this will give way to a much larger and

more focused interventions in these areas.

Partnership-Collaborations

This is an era of networking and collaboration. JKBT believes that working

in partnership/ collaboration with other developmental organizations is the

need of the hour to provide sustainability to its efforts. JKBT is

already exploring possibilities of partnership with NABARD, UNDP,

RMoSL- Rajasthan Mission on Skill & Livelihoods, DIC, various

Government Line Departments, Dalmia Seva Sansthan, GVNML-

Laporiya, and Vishwa Yuvak Kendra etc. for its future interventions. Apoorv Nayan Bajaj (5th from left) sharing the future direction with JKBT team andleaders of the villages.

Apoorv Nayan Bajaj (5th from left) sharing the future direction with JKBT team andleaders of the villages.

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The Board of Trustees

JKBT is greatly indebted to the Board of Trustees who have been a source of inspiration and have guided the Trust

well. JKBT is governed by a 9 member-board of Trustees headed by

Shri Shishir Bajaj founder member and Chairman of the Trust. After completing his MBA from New York

University with a major in finance, Shri Shishir Bajaj joined the Bajaj Group Company in 1974. He has been

shouldering the responsibility of Chairman cum Managing Director of Bajaj Hindusthan Ltd.

Smt. Minakshi Bajaj co-founder member of the Trust has obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from the Calcutta

University and is a director of Bajaj Trustee Company Private Limited and Roop Sugars Private Limited.

Shri Kushagra Nayan Bajaj is a Trustee and has also been shouldering responsibility as Vice Chairman of Bajaj

Group Ltd. He is Joint Managing Director of Bajaj Hindusthan Ltd., Chairman of Bajaj Energy and Baja Corp.

Mr. Bajaj is a Bachelor of Science in Economics, Political Philosophy and Finance from the Carnegie Mellon

University, Pittsburgh, USA; he earned his Master of Science in Marketing from the Northwestern University,

Chicago, USA. He is the moving force behind the social responsibility initiatives of the Trust.

Shri Apoorv Bajaj the Executive President of Bajaj Corp Ltd., is also a Trustee. He has a bachelor's degree in

commerce from the University of Mumbai. Socio economic and spiritual Development of the community is his

passion.

Mrs. Vasavadatta Bajaj has done her B.Com. in the year 1997 and additionally she has also done one year Pre

School Teachers Traning in 2001.

Shri Hargovindji Khetan, Secretary of the Trust, is actively involved in the conceptualization and promotion of

the social uplift activities of the Trust.

Shri Ramvallabh Agrawal, Secretary, Rajasthan Khadi Gramodyog Sanstha Sangh, Bajaj Nagar Jaipur and

President of Sikar Jila Khadi Gramodaya Samiti, is an active member of JKB Trust.

Mr Roshan F. Hinger is the vice chairman and whole time Director of the Company and an active Trustee of JKBT.

He holds a bachelors degree of science from the University of Udaipur.

Dr. Pushpa Porwal, with specialization in child and maternity care, a Trustee of JKBT, has been closely

associated with People's Welfare Society since 1972-73. since 1997 she has been fully devoted to Shekhawati

Zanana Hospital.

5. THE MOVING FORCE BEHIND JKBT

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S.N. PARTICULARS JKBTCONTRIBUTION

COMMUNITYCONTRIBUTION

Total Amount

Programme Cost

Fodder storage and cow shed

Drinking Water (Community Borwell)

Construction of RRWHS

Construction of Biogas Plants

Smokless Chulla

Mashroom Cultivation

Micro Irrigation Systems (Drip)

Tree Plantation

Agriculture & dairy development

Emergency Help

Skill Training Programme

Women Empowerment

Capacity Building

Staff Exposure

Farmer Traning Programe

Community Exposure

Workshops

Documentation and Survey

Vocational Training exps.

Yoga Camps exps.

Health Camps

Maternity Helpline

Library and Information Centre

Soak Pits

Video Documentation

Total

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

2,42,490

1,02,438

1,34,200

1,42,593

16,331

25,936

6,169

92,426

32,400

12,238

26,567

99,126

17,217

22,515

40,075

20,378

1,00,565

21,255

3,350

39,103

84,400

72,501

41,199

33,084

14,223

14,42,779

7,47,473

3,07,321

1,73,800

61,369

5,680

-

7,519

1,40,000

-

4,600

-

54,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3,700

11,200

-

-

-

-

15,16,662

9,89,963

4,09,759

3,08,000

2,03,962

22,011

25,936

13,688

2,32,426

32,400

16,838

26,567

1,53,126

17,217

22,515

40,075

20,378

1,00,565

21,255

3,350

42,803

95,600

72,501

41,199

33,084

14,223

29,59,441

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JKBT TEAM (SIKAR)

Rajendra Singh Khatediya

Keshri lal Malav

Yogesh Kumar

Surendra Rajyoria

Vikram Singh Rathore

CENTRAL COORDINATION TEAM

Haribhai Mori

Subodh Kumar

Staff Strength of JKBT

The strength of JKBT has been its staff, who

are from various background and have

considerable expertise in their respective

f ields. During the year, the staff

demonstrated their commitment and

dedication to the vision and strategy of JKBT

and contributed to the realization of the

same.

The Board of Trustees

JKBT is greatly indebted to the Board of Trustees who have been a source of inspiration and have guided the Trust

well. JKBT is governed by a 9 member-board of Trustees headed by

Shri Shishir Bajaj founder member and Chairman of the Trust. After completing his MBA from New York

University with a major in finance, Shri Shishir Bajaj joined the Bajaj Group Company in 1974. He has been

shouldering the responsibility of Chairman cum Managing Director of Bajaj Hindusthan Ltd.

Smt. Minakshi Bajaj co-founder member of the Trust has obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from the Calcutta

University and is a director of Bajaj Trustee Company Private Limited and Roop Sugars Private Limited.

Shri Kushagra Nayan Bajaj is a Trustee and has also been shouldering responsibility as Vice Chairman of Bajaj

Group Ltd. He is Joint Managing Director of Bajaj Hindusthan Ltd., Chairman of Bajaj Energy and Baja Corp.

Mr. Bajaj is a Bachelor of Science in Economics, Political Philosophy and Finance from the Carnegie Mellon

University, Pittsburgh, USA; he earned his Master of Science in Marketing from the Northwestern University,

Chicago, USA. He is the moving force behind the social responsibility initiatives of the Trust.

Shri Apoorv Bajaj the Executive President of Bajaj Corp Ltd., is also a Trustee. He has a bachelor's degree in

commerce from the University of Mumbai. Socio economic and spiritual Development of the community is his

passion.

Mrs. Vasavadatta Bajaj has done her B.Com. in the year 1997 and additionally she has also done one year Pre

School Teachers Traning in 2001.

Shri Hargovindji Khetan, Secretary of the Trust, is actively involved in the conceptualization and promotion of

the social uplift activities of the Trust.

Shri Ramvallabh Agrawal, Secretary, Rajasthan Khadi Gramodyog Sanstha Sangh, Bajaj Nagar Jaipur and

President of Sikar Jila Khadi Gramodaya Samiti, is an active member of JKB Trust.

Mr Roshan F. Hinger is the vice chairman and whole time Director of the Company and an active Trustee of JKBT.

He holds a bachelors degree of science from the University of Udaipur.

Dr. Pushpa Porwal, with specialization in child and maternity care, a Trustee of JKBT, has been closely

associated with People's Welfare Society since 1972-73. since 1997 she has been fully devoted to Shekhawati

Zanana Hospital.

5. THE MOVING FORCE BEHIND JKBT

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S.N. PARTICULARS JKBTCONTRIBUTION

COMMUNITYCONTRIBUTION

Total Amount

Programme Cost

Fodder storage and cow shed

Drinking Water (Community Borwell)

Construction of RRWHS

Construction of Biogas Plants

Smokless Chulla

Mashroom Cultivation

Micro Irrigation Systems (Drip)

Tree Plantation

Agriculture & dairy development

Emergency Help

Skill Training Programme

Women Empowerment

Capacity Building

Staff Exposure

Farmer Traning Programe

Community Exposure

Workshops

Documentation and Survey

Vocational Training exps.

Yoga Camps exps.

Health Camps

Maternity Helpline

Library and Information Centre

Soak Pits

Video Documentation

Total

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

2,42,490

1,02,438

1,34,200

1,42,593

16,331

25,936

6,169

92,426

32,400

12,238

26,567

99,126

17,217

22,515

40,075

20,378

1,00,565

21,255

3,350

39,103

84,400

72,501

41,199

33,084

14,223

14,42,779

7,47,473

3,07,321

1,73,800

61,369

5,680

-

7,519

1,40,000

-

4,600

-

54,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3,700

11,200

-

-

-

-

15,16,662

9,89,963

4,09,759

3,08,000

2,03,962

22,011

25,936

13,688

2,32,426

32,400

16,838

26,567

1,53,126

17,217

22,515

40,075

20,378

1,00,565

21,255

3,350

42,803

95,600

72,501

41,199

33,084

14,223

29,59,441

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JKBT TEAM (SIKAR)

Rajendra Singh Khatediya

Keshri lal Malav

Yogesh Kumar

Surendra Rajyoria

Vikram Singh Rathore

CENTRAL COORDINATION TEAM

Haribhai Mori

Subodh Kumar

Staff Strength of JKBT

The strength of JKBT has been its staff, who

are from various background and have

considerable expertise in their respective

f ields. During the year, the staff

demonstrated their commitment and

dedication to the vision and strategy of JKBT

and contributed to the realization of the

same.

Bajaj Bhavan- SikarInset : Appriciation letter has been given by Village Development Committee, Khori to Jamnalal Kaniram Bajaj Trust

Bajaj Bhavan- SikarInset : Appriciation letter has been given by Village Development Committee, Khori to Jamnalal Kaniram Bajaj Trust

May all be happy. May all be free from disabilities.May all look to the good of others. May none suffer from sorrow.

JAMNALAL KANIRAM BAJAJ TRUSTBajaj Bhawan, Bajaj Road, Sikar, Rajasthan (India) Pin - 302001 Ph. 01572-252710 E-mail : jkbajajtrust@gmail.com