Updates

Shashwat’s Sustainable Solutions for Water Management (At Ambegaon taluka in Pune district) Shashwat Trust was founded by Mr. Anand Kapoor and Ms. Kusum Karnik in the year 1996. Trust helps to resolve various problems faced by locals, tribals and underprivileged communities in Ambegaon taluka in Pune district, by undertaking many ...

Eco-tourism The Eco-Tourism Project at Mhatarbachiwadi and Ahupe in the Bhimashankar Sanctuary area was launched to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities. Located near the sacred Bhimashankar Temple, the project attracts numerous tourists and devotees throughout the year. Two self-managed groups comprising 60 local residents have been formed and ...

Tribal Water Conservation and Water Availability Initiative Water scarcity has long been a major challenge in tribal areas, particularly during summer, affecting drinking water availability, livestock health, and community well-being. To address this issue, the organization implemented a comprehensive water conservation initiative focused on improving water storage and ensuring sustainable ...

Soil and Water conservation Godre village in Junnar taluka has a population of about 2,500 people. The village lies at an altitude of 1,500 to 2,000 meters above sea level, which results in low rainfall. Due to this, water scarcity made farming difficult, forcing farmers, women, and youth to migrate ...

Rolling Water Drum Distribution Initiative With support from Rotary Club Nigdi, Kelkar Auto Parts Pune, Mercedes-Benz, Morde Foods Manchar, ARAI Pune, and Shashwat Organization, 500 tribal families in Khed and Ambegaon talukas received rolling water drums. The initiative aimed to reduce the burden of water collection on women who traditionally ...

Government Schemes and Documentation Camps for Tribal Empowerment Shashwat Trust, Manchar, in partnership with the Azim Premji Foundation, Bengaluru, implemented the “Government Schemes and Documentation Camps for Tribal Empowerment” initiative in tribal villages of Ambegaon Taluka, Pune District. The project aimed to improve access to government welfare schemes and essential ...