NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE

DEVELOPMENT

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15

Office Sunder’ House No 560, Survey No 21 /1,

Sainikwadi Wadgaonsheri , Pune - 14 Ph. 020 – 27033020 , Fax – 020 – 27037517

E-mail – nisd@pn2.vsnl.net.in , nisdpune@nisd.org.in

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NISD’s Vision Mission ------------

NISD is registered, nonprofit, secular, voluntary organization working for rural development.

Established in 1992, NISD is working for the uplift of rural poor masses, especially the Bidi

Workers and the displaced persons due to irrigation projects. Presently NISD's project

activities are concentrated in the rural areas of Ahmednagar & Pune districts of Maharashtra.

NISD’S Vision:

"We want a world where inequality based on class, gender and religion is absent

and no person will get exploited by any one. We want a world where basic needs

become basic rights and where poverty and all forms of exploitation are

eliminated. Each person will have the opportunity to develop her or his full

potential and creativity, which will lead him/her towards sustainable

development".

NISD’S Mission:

“ To create awareness among the poor and deprived community, giving them opportunities according to their abilities, to upgrade their educational, social, health and financial status, in an atmosphere of non-violence and non-discrimination and bring sustainable development”.

As per the philosophy of NISD, this organisation is committed for upliftment of downtrodden

people, who live in remote and neglected areas. In Sangamner Block of Ahmednagar district,

NISD mainly works with the bidi rollers. Bidi industry is concentrated in this area and around

55 villages of Sangamner Tahsil, we could see bidi factories. Most of the women population

( 95 % workers are women) involved in this hazardous work. We mainly work in the areas of

organisation, pre-school education, education, health, child development, youth development,

women development, housing for the poor and income generation

In Pune district we work for the Project Affected People who are displaced due to irrigation

project. NISD mainly work with the Project Affected People of Pimpalgaon Joge, and Dimbhe

Irrigation Dams, in Junnar and Ambegaon Talukas of Pune district. Here we concentrate more

on organising people, leadership development, Land development activities, income

generation, hygiene

NISD Focus Issue On:- • The Bidi Worker’s Families in Sangamner Tehsil ,Dist – Ahmednagr.

• Project Affected Families Due to Irrigation Dams in Junnar Tehsil, Dist Pune.

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Present Trustee Members:

No. Name QUALIFICATION Address Designation

1 Mr. Prakash John Palande M.A.(Eco.) M.S.W., LL.B

560, Sunder Sainikwadi,

Wadgaonsheri Pune :14.

President

2 Dr. Chandrashekhar

Damodhar Divekar

M.B.B.S.,

D.O.M.S.

Aditya Eye Hospital

New Nagar Road,

Sangamner 422605

Secretary

3 Mr. Popatrao Vishvanath Adik B.Com., M.B.A. At post Khanapur, Tal.

Shrirampur, Dist.Ahmednagar

Treasurer

4 Dr. Kishor Parshuram Badhe M.S. (Opthomology) Sridhar Eye Hospital, canal

road, Shrirampur, Dist.

Ahmednagar

Trustee

5 Ms. Gauri Shriram Gokhale B.Com., M.S.W. Advait, Abhinav Nagar,

Sangamner : 422605

Dist. Ahmednagar

Trustee

6 Ms. Alka Anand Gharat S.S.C., Trainer-

Income

Generation.

C\505, Sahyadri, CHS,

Sadgurunagar, Devipada,

Borivali (E) Mumbai 66

Trustee

7 Mr. Bhausaheb Maruti

Mandlik

B.Com, M.S.W.

LLB. 70\5 Sangamner Khurd, Tq

Sangamner Dist Ahmednagar

Trustee

NISD’s continuous efforts, to activate the education department and coordinate with them properly,

helped us to take various activities in the schools, for SMC members and teachers. This all helped us

to create an positive atmosphere in this area, among people as well as among the teachers. All these

stake holders are coming forward to improve their school as well educational quality. NISD

succeeded, to great extent to involve local people so that they contribute financially in the school

infrastructure and keeping close contacts with the schools in all ways. On the hygiene and sanitation

front, besides the number of problems like shortage of water, shortage of sand etc. we are working

hard to complete the construction of the toilets, with the help of Govt. officers, local Panchayat,

local leaders etc. NISD is trying to complete the target as per the schedule. The employable training

programme is also popular among the youth and different courses are conducted for them. However

there is a great need to create confidence among them and support them financially to start income

generation activities. Though we worked hard, yet the local banks are very reluctant and it is difficult

to receive financial support for the SHG members from these financial institutions. However the SHG

itself is supporting their members to start small income generation units or satisfy their emergency

needs by small loans.

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1. Increased Enrolment of school age children:

NISD, with close coordination with the local schools, is keeping an eye that the enrolled children so

that they should keep continuing their schooling and not drop out due to various reasons. Our social

workers, RIP teachers etc. have convinced the children as well as their parents so that the child will

attend the school on a regular basis. If a child does not have education material or has some problem,

NISD staff tried to solve their problems. NISD also sees that children will retain interest in schooling

and for that purpose different programmes were organized in the schools such as RIP classes, library,

competitions, school health, providing play material etc.

2. Higher Completion Rate at Primary Level:

NISD has done very well in establishing contacts with all the stakeholders and due to this has got very

encouraging results. Govt. programmes, particularly in the educational field are jointly organised by

NISD and the government department and performed very well with good understanding with each

other’s support. Even financial contributions for such programs, are also done by local people,

education department and NISD. This has brought more transparency in the implementation of the

government programmes. During this quarter the following programmes were undertaken by NISD.

• Children’s Day was celebrated jointly with the Educational Department at four places, in which

158 schools of Sangamner block participated. A Total of 9673 children ( M 4875, F 4798) participated

in this program and celebrated Children’s day in very innovative ways. This activity was appreciated

by the local people, SMC members and school authorities. The children and school teachers expressed

that this is the first time we celebrated children’s day in such a grand way and the focus was mainly

on the children and their happiness.

• RIP classes are conducted in 35 schools of 25 project villages. RIP 1st part is completed and II

part has been started. RIP teachers are trained in part II syllabus so that they can conduct specific

activities for these children. In RIP I there were 653 children that were selected ( M 332, F 321). Out

of these 644 children ( M 327, F 317) were selected for RIP II classes. These children come regularly

to the RIP class and the teachers are also satisfied with the progress made by these children.

• To strengthen Child Parliament members capacities, along with the regular meetings, a special

program was organised in which 90 members ( 42 boys, 48 girls) of the 6-14 age group were present.

Different activities were conducted for them such as drawing, paper cuttings, preparing different

things from waste material, paintings etc.

• The Mobile library distributed books in the villages on regular basis and 615 children ( 263

boys, 352 girls) took benefit of this activity.

• School Management Committee members exposure cum training visit was organised to school

awarded grade I, in which 41 SMC committee members ( 34 male, 7 female) of 25 villages took part.

This not only motivated and encouraged the members in many ways but it also helped the village

schools to receive contribution from them for infrastructure development programme.

• During October to December 2014, NISD focused more on 22 school for improvement of their

infrastructure and making some of them digital. In the process SMC committee members, school

teachers, local leaders etc. took active part and contributed maximum in this effort.

• NISD finalized the schools for digitalization and infrastructure development. Survey of these

schools, their additional needs, contribution from there ends, quotations from the shops, all these

preparations are completed and the actual work has started on this line.

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• During this quarter NISD organised a number of meetings, at village level, of the SMC members,

in which 1286 SMC members (974 M, 312 F) were made aware about local contribution from villagers,

responsibilities of SMC members and what they can do in developing quality as well as school

infrastructure of their village schools so that the school will provide quality education to their

children. These local level meetings helped us to involve local leaders, SMC members and collect

maximum contribution from the villagers for school development program.

3. To improve health and improve positive hygienic practices, NISD organised variety

of activities to create awareness among poor families of this area.

• Children’s Program was celebrated in 30 pre-schools centres in which 913 ( Boys 485,

girls 428) children took part. Different competitions were organised for these children. To

create an atmosphere, small gifts like caps, balloons, masks, chocolates etc. were

distributed to children. The pre-school centre children of Sukewadi village also participated

in cultural program, organised by the villagers, and got a prize.

• Health check up was done in the pre-school centres during this three months and 445

children were screened. 10 children ( 2 boys and 8 girls) were referred to specialist doctors

for further treatment.

• 133 mal/undernourished children ( 76cboys, 57 Girls ) of grade II, III & IV were

screened by the Paediatric Surgeon and were provided medicines and Provita vitamins etc.

Out of that 2 boys and 3 girls ( Total 5) children are referred to specialist doctors.

• Special Nutrition ( Spirolina candies) were distributed to 1160 children (556 boys, 594

girls) that attend Govt. Anganwadi centres. This regular supplements helped in increasing

weight of 901 children ( 440 boys, 461 girls).

• NISD altogether runs 30 pre-school centres in which 1038 children ( M 539, F 499) are

taking benefits. These children spend their time happily here and learn basic alphabets,

different songs, play, paintings etc. and enjoy their childhood. Also NISD provided

supplementary nutrition and health check-up to these children so that they live healthy.

• Care giver program was implemented in 25 villages. In this program 683 care givers of

712 young children (362 boys and 350 girls) participate and lesson 3 and 4 are taught to them

with practical experiences and follow-up with home visits etc. This helped in creating

awareness among the care givers about the immunization, positive child care practices etc.

• In the School Health Volunteer Program lesson no. 5-8 were taught in all the schools.

2277 school children (1130 boys and 947 girls) were present. This program helped in

improving positive hygienic habits among school children.

• Against the targeted 2350 toilet construction, NISD so far is able to complete 1978

toilets. 289 toilet’s work is in progress and 83 families have not yet started construction yet.

4. Improved Livelihoods within the community through youth skill development and

women’s self-help groups:

• During this quarter 87 youth ( 67 male 20 female) took and are taking employable training in

four different courses i.e. Home Appliance Repairing, Motor Bike repairing, Motor pump rewinding

and Making cleaning ( Washing powder, liquid soap) and cosmetic items.

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• Last quarter, a total of 44 youth completed Inverter repairing and Photography course ( 40

male and 4 female). Out of that 9 male and 1 female got employment/ work opportunities.

• The students who completed Rexin Bag Making course received an order of stitching 150 school

bags during this quarter.

• During this quarter, 66 SHG’s total 437 members have been trained in documentation

preparation to link their groups with banks etc. In this programs some Bank officers were also invited

to guide the members about the paper work that is required by the bankers.

Life Stage 1 - Healthy and Secure Infants

1.Nutrition Demonstration program

Above 500 pregnant mothers participated in different Nutrition training programs in year 2014-15 In the training, the participants were trained about the reason of anemia, quality of food cooked in home, importance of vaccination and 3 ANC checkups, balanced diet, use of leafy vegetables & homemade food containing grams & grains which would help in a child’s nutrition, exclusive breast feeding/ colostrums feeding.

2. Mothers meeting about the knowledge of the atmosphere needed for child growth.(Growth Monitoring) 700 children were covered for regular growth monitoring, and sharing with parents and care giver. Every month after gradation growth monitoring meetings were conducted for under grade children and their care givers, mothers for knowing about age appropriate height and weight as well as grade of children through growth charts. Mothers got information about balanced diet, use of leafy vegetables & homemade food containing grams & grains which would help in a child’s nutrition, exclusive breast feeding/ colostrums feeding for child always in Normal grade.

3. Training of women about family planning & birth control and Gender discrimination Counseling sessions conducted for Family member. 97 Families of pregnant women and especially their husband are counseled regarding importance family planning and Reduction of birth rate .

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4. Regular sessions with the parents and caregivers according to communication strategy. Every month 15 ECD worker attended Regular monthly sessions according to the communication strategy for field care giver session. ECD workers were trained about Positive child care practices. 20 sessions of care giver education program were for Organized .

5. Facilitation of regular sessions with the parents and caregivers. 368 caregivers attended the monthly sessions regularly according to the communication strategy. Caregivers attended Regular monthly sessions according to communication strategy. The caregivers got information about balanced diet, family members involvement in child development, use of leafy vegetables & homemade food containing grams & grains which would help in a child’s nutrition, appropriate way of child care, exclusive breast feeding/ colostrums feeding, Positive child care practices and making changes in their daily life.

6. Training of AWW and Asha Worker on IYCN (Infant young child nutrition ).

1 IYCN training of ECCD workers was conducted. In the training, the participants were informed about ECD workers roles and responsibilities , job profiles, Documentation, record, effective home visits, implementation of Care giver program at field.

7. IEC material Development Printed IEC. material Such as Growth Chart, Flex of growth chart, Immunization chart ,Books of family planning. Information books Of IYCN It is bible of awareness program, Growth chart give a information about growth of child. Immunization chart is very beneficial for immunization.

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8. Counseling of mothers / caregivers about how to prepare nutritious food from locally available material. (nutrition demonstration) 55 nutrition demonstrations were conducted for 0 to 5 age groups children’s parents, caregiver, family members etc. Care givers were taught about how to prepare nutritious food from locally available material without any more expenses. Some tips while cooking, Good hygiene and sanitation practices at the time of cooking, vitamins and nutrients’ in the food.

9. Provision of Emergency Help to child and mother: Needy Children got emergency medical help.

11. Health check up camps for Crèche children 2 Health check up camps were organized for Crèche children. Total 560 Children of crèche attended Crèche Health check up camps and got Treatment, medicine.

12. Special food supplements for Grade I ,II,III Malnourished children 50 Children got supplementary food (Proto-vita) &365 Children got supplementary food(Sperolina) As per growth monitoring report of ECD and ICDS, NISD distributed Sperolina and Proto-vita for Malnourished children with the linkages with ICDS dept.

13. Special health checkup camp for Grade I ,II,III Malnourished children 2 Special health checkup camp were organized for Grade I ,II,III Malnourished children. Out of 113 malnourished children 107 children’s benefitted from Special health checkup camps for Grade I,II,III Malnourished children as well as referral services.

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14. Nutrition supplements to Crèche children. Total 560 children are receiving supplementary nutrition Every Month. Total 560 children are receiving supplementary nutrition Every Month. In the Crèche (Balwadi) and Anganwadi Centers, stimulating developmental conditions have been created through group sessions with children. Retention rate of Children and age appropriate development of children has increased.

15. Linkages with ICDS/health facilities (Primary Health Centers) to ensure adequate supply of iron tablets, Regular ANC ,PNC check ups. From 6 Visits 4 visits were done for Linkages with health facilities (Primary Health Centers) to ensure adequate

supply of iron tablets, Regular ANC,PNC checkups , 2 visits done for linkages with ICDS dept.

Life Stage 2 – Educated and Confident Children.

1. Organized Balmelava & Cultural Training camps for enrolled children.

Above 700 children participated in the Balmelava & Cultural

training.

We organized this training program in the office premises,

the basic objective of cultural training is children should be aware about different skill , they will present themselves on

stage , also Our team arranged different competitions such as

running , musical chair, games etc.

2. Teachers Training, RTE, corporal punishment, model

school 72 teachers participated in 2 programs .

teacher have understood about new teaching methods. & learnt how to create a good learning atmosphere in the class

room.

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3. Financial training and inculcating saving habits among school children& Training of School health

volunteer

Above 150 children participated in 2 trainings

school children are motivated and encouraged to do saving. In making ideal model school also children are trained about

positive hygienic practices and to follow it in school , home & community

4. Supply of educational material to needy & poor

children .

Totally 650 poor children benefited in project villages .

650 school going poor children got educational material. They are now regular in the school. Their academic

performance has also improved which has added to the children’s interest in school.

5. Organize village level study circle for improvement

of low achiever student in the class (RIP)

RIP Class are conducted in 4schools

Total 52 students participated in the RIP class .now RIP class

have 29male &23 Female students. There are improvements

in their study due to RIP class.

6. School Sanitation Campaign

Children from 8 schools participated in the school sanitation

Camp.

943 School children participated in the school sanitation camp children Now they are keep their schools environment clean &

good. Teachers also follow up well. 7. Strengthening and capacity building of SMC& Facilitating & Monitoring PTA Meeting

Strengthening and capacity building in 5 school for 55 SMC members

Totally 55 village members participated in the Training.various issues are discussed in the training about normal school going

children, dropout children ,school environment ,mid lunch etc. The memberl support the teachers for good quality of

education.

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Health Cheak up & Dental Camp

2 camps were organized .150 enrolled children attended the

health check up camp

Provided referral services to 30 children.

10. Tree plantation in various school & mobile library

- Provided saplings to 18 schools in Pimplagoan Joga area

-18 schools have planted them in the school. Children are taking care of Trees.

11. Formation & Strengthening of Balpanchayat (Child

Club) & monthly child club meeting

Formation & Strengthening of Balpanchayt (22 Balpanchayat for 550 Children’s )

Totally 22 balpanchayat formed in the field area. And various issues are discussed in the Balpnachyat Group. Now children are

aware about various activities also they participated in the sports and Balpanchyat meetings& deferent different Program.

In monthly Meeting with child club we teach children about of system, cultures , Importance of festivals etc.

12. Capacity Building: leadership training of Balpanchayat

- Capacity Building For 44 child club Children. - Conducted 2 Training For 44 Balpanchyat leaders. Totally in

22 Balpanchayat group have 22 leaders. The balpanchayat leaders give motivation to their group ,they are ideals of the

group , also in future they may become good leaders in the

community.

13. Children’s exposure visit to Bank, police station,

district Panchayat.

Total 2 Exposure visits were conducted for the 345 Childers,

one was post office , Village panchayat.Childrens got more information about the police station & panchayat .They are

aware about how to post or how to talk with Village Panchayat

members.

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Life Stage 3 – Skilled and Involved Youth

3. Formation of Youth Resource Centres (YRC) Youth Clubs. 200 youth got access to youth resource centre by 2015 200 youth attended YRC center got various knowledge for the skill devlopment such as

• Leadership • Employabilty • Cleanliness

Youth participated in various activity in village development such as sanitation , School sanitation , arranging sport computation etc .

4. Training of youth fishery & prawns Cultural

250 youth are participating in various training program We arranged office level program & exposure visit Discussed

with various resources in Dam affected areas , legal aids ,

Prawns Culture

14. Small Project undertaken by children of 22 child club - Small project was undertaken by 460 children of child club in

18 villages.

- Totally 18 villages small project was complete .460 children

participated in the project work. this project benefited the children in helping them to get detail knowledge of various

subjects Now they are very interested to participate in the child club activities.

1. Organizing vocational skill /livelihood training of boys & girls. 200 youth completed the vocational training. 40 youth (girls) completed the tailoring course. 20 youths (boys) completed motor driving course in project area. Organic Farming Training . 20 youth completed MSCIT Training

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5. Life skill education program

250 youth participated through 4 training program 2014-2015 Through this training youth are aware of different life skill such as Attitude , personality Development , group work , Study ,

time Management, money management etc.

6. Organising Counselling classes for youth to explore carrier guidance for 100 youth We organized two training of career guidance in those training youth are aware about career opportunities, how to prepare for interviews etc.

7. Youth involvement in village development

140 youth are engaged in this activity. NISD organized one

day training program at office level. Participants learnt about

how to establishment co-operative societies in villages level , resource mobilization etc.

8. Counseling for preparation for 10th & 12 Exams 650 youth of 10th & 12 standards gained from this programme. 650 youth were given special guidance to 10th & 12th Std the objectives of such coaching classes was

• Making innovative ideas of study • Different technique for writing and maintaining the

notes. • Time management of each subject • Formulation of study on each subject

9. Provide Currier Guidance to youth for 150 youth 150 youth involved in counseling about career prospectus, local job opportunities, various govt. competitive exams etc. 10. Meetings With Youths in village level to sensitise on govt program on employment. 36 participated to know about the employment scheme by 2016 80 participated to know about the employment schemes in2015. 11. Capacity Building to SHG members. 3 trainings of SHG members 400 SHG members participated in the capacity building.

Thanking you.

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