Samta Foundation has adopted Risod, in Washim district, Maharashtra, under the Samta Swachhata Abhiyaan. It works with the community and municipal council and aims to transform Risod through several community development activities.
Sanitation
ACTIVITIES
- Awareness Rallies
- Counselling Drives
- Distribution of Dustbins
- Regular Waste Collection
- Regular Waste Segregation
- Regular Gutter Cleaning
IMPACT*
- 3,213 small dustbins distributed
- 150 large dustbins distributed for community places – (Government offices, schools, temples, etc.)
- Subsidised dustbins to merchants & restaurants
*Till March 2023
Process
AWARENESS
- Sanitation Awareness Drives with Local Self-Help Groups
- Weekly Education Drives through Moving Announcements on Rickshaw
- Other Awareness Measures:
- Wall Paintings
- Advertisements
- Rallies by Students
- Rallies by Warkaris
IMPLEMENTATION
- Dustbins sold @ 1/4 th of Retail Price
- Garbage Collection Vehicles for Waste Collection
- Waste Collection in Town Periphery by Foundation Team
- Strict Fines Imposed by Council for Littering Public Places
SUSTENANCE
- Collection via Planned Routes
- Covering All Houses
- Dustbins Numbered to Ensure Proper Collection
Environment
ACTIVITIES
- Tree Plantation Drive
- Town Beautification Drive
- Educating shopkeepers about importance of trees
- Inspiring shopkeepers to adopt trees outside their shops and maintain them
IMPACT*
- 16,995 trees planted
- Up to 90% plants survived (50% survival is good)
*Till March 2023
Process
AWARENESS
- Rallies
IMPLEMENTATION
- Trees Purchased by Nagarpalika and Samta Foundation
- Pits Built as per Specification
- Soil Arranged from Composting Plant of Risod Nagarpalika
- Water Tankers, Gardeners & Caretakers provided by Nagarpalika to Save Resources
SUSTENANCE
- 1,500+ Trees Planted under Owners’ Care
- Tree Guards Provided
- Name of Guardian or Adopter Mentioned on Each Tree Guard
- Other Trees in Open Space Cared for by Volunteers
- 5th March 2018
Initiative Started - 3
Year Commitment - 50,000+
Beneficiaries
* Till March 2019
Recognition
• Initiative Covered by Patrakar Sangh Risod
• Rushi Vat Award, March 2019 to Purushottam Agrawal by Risod Nagar Palika
Success Story
Making of a Revolution
Stories of Real Change
Eknathji’s account: Community Service
Samta Annachattra provides welcome relief to relatives of patients from rural regions coming to city hospitals
Harsha’s story: Vocational Course
A shy girl took steps for self-empowerment and found financial independence for herself, and her family
Janu’s story: Cataract Cure
As the elderly man’s eyesight worsened, a specialised Cataract Surgery gave him more than the ability to see
Our Initiatives
Healthcare
We collaborate with Government bodies to reach help in rural and tribal areas, where it is needed the most
Education
We set up computer labs and vocational infrastructure and provide trained teachers. Our computer curriculum has been designed by IIT, Bombay.
Prisoner Transformation
We work with prison officers to conduct regular camps, cure patients of skin and eye diseases and improve the quality of life
