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Shroff Foundat
Shroff Foundat
WHO WE ARE :
Mission
To assist village population in improving their productivity, affiance, creativity through services
and goodwill, with the support of industries, academic institutions, voluntary and government
agencies and with the guidance of competent and committed experts by knowledge inputs and
effective management of available resources viz., land, water, energy, livestock and people. To
upgrade the qualities of the lives of everyone in the villages, children, the youth, women, men
and aged, mainly through their own involvement, interest and initiative.
Objectives
Core Capabilities
Disaster management
1. Academic Institutions:
2. Supporting Industries
Agrocel Industries
Hydrabad Chemicals
Transmetal Ltd.
3. Voluntary Agencies
Biaf - Vasada
Chetna - Ahmedabad
Sahajivan
VRTI - Mandvi
5. Govt. Departments
6. Funding Agencies
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Project
Agri Mechanization
CHANGE Project
Drought Proofing Program- II
Agro Tool Bank - Entrepreneurship
Jute Diversification Program
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Funding Agency
Tribal Development Department
CHETNA - Ahmedabad
Kutch Nav Nirman Abhiyan
Tribal Development Department
National Jute Board, Ministry of Textile,
Kolkatta
IKEA UNICEF, Gujarat
Forest Department, Vadodara
Gujarat State AIDS Control Society and
UNICEF
CARE - India
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Project
Gyan Jyot
Jivan Jyot
Vivekanand Swasthya Sewa Prakalp
Kamdhenu
Purvi Bal Mandir
Samaj Shilpi
School Support Program
Strengthening of SHGs
Literacy Campaign
Swami Vivekanand Krushi Seva Kendra
Funding Agency
Shroffs Foundation Trust
Shroffs Foundation Trust
SFT + Ram Krishna Mission
SFT + Mumbai Gaurakshak Madali
Shroffs Foundation Trust
Shroffs Foundation Trust
Shroffs Foundation Trust
Shroffs Foundation Trust
Shroffs Foundation Trust
Shroffs Foundation Trust
WHAT WE DO
CENTRES :
Project Sunshine one of the most successful programs which is being implemented since
2009 has helped increase their income many fold.
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24,179 BPL farmers have benefited through the program by opting for maize,
tuver or cotton crops under the program.
21,179 farmers produced 2,32,96,900 kg of maize fetching Rs. 10/- per kg.
1000 farmers are estimated to produce 2.3 quintal of tuver per acre. The program
Five year Wadi project is being implemented since 2008 covering 222 farmers. It aims to
double the income, introduce inter cropping, prevent forced migration and increase general
level of education among the community. Introduction of pot irrigation system has reduced
the mortality rate of the mango plants. During the year 3400 pots were distributed in 170
wadis.
Livelihood Enhancement Team, a three year project initiated in 2011 in this area trains
and links people connected with forestry to eco-friendly income generation activities by
organizing them in to Self Help Groups. During the year 124 new SHGs were formed in 62
villages. 351 members of 33 SHGs from 22 villages were trained in capacity building and
skill training. Of these, 48 groups have already started various businesses activities. 4072
people participated in medical camps organized in 34 villages.
Jute Diversification Program funded by National Jute Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt.
of India, aims to improve economic status of rural women through skill development
resulting in economic independence. In all 120 women belonging to 12 SHGs in Chhota
Udepur block were trained.
Under Watershed Development and Group Well program, 29 Check Dams, 17 Pacca
Nalas and 405 Gully Plugs were constructed to increase water table of 73 irrigation wells.
This will make additional 209 acres of land cultivable. 40,000 saplings were planted during
monsoon. 50 Rooftop Rain Water Tanks were also constructed.
Protecting Child's Rights project funded by IKEA -UNICEF aims to stop child labor and
to ensure that all the children between the age of 3 to 14 yrs are admitted to schools. The
project is being implemented in 143 villages of Chhota Udepur. During the year, 4 layer child
protection committees were formed. Parents were made aware of importance of education
and were linked to additional income generation activities and government schemes. 38
dropout children from 6 villages were admitted to special training program.
10 entrepreneurs were trained to use modern farm equipment. under Agro Tool BankEntrepreneurs program funded by Tribal Sub Plan office Chhota Udepur. It would help in
saving time and reduce drudgery Their total income during the year, was Rs. 6,49,877/-.
Under Agri mechanization program, 7 Tribal Farmers Organizations (TFO) were formed with
705 members. One Federation was also formed with 14 members. 1707 farmers were
provided services for 2240 hours through TFOs generating income of Rs. 9,97,968/-.
Samaj Shilpi project was initiated by Shroffs Foundation Trust to train selected
individuals to become proactive in community development. This was achieved by providing
special training in dealing with the community on various aspects of development. During
the year, 20 enthusiastic young men from Chhota Udepur block were selected and trained for
this purpose.
School Vikas Samitis were formed in 10 schools of Chhota Udepur, under School
Support Program. Various extracurricular activities were organized to emphasize on
importance of festivals, sports and cleanliness. Elocution competitions were organized for
the children. Children and teachers were motivated to attend the schools regularly. Under
Literacy Campaign, 200 women from 7 villages were made literate.
IKEA-UNICEF funded project to prevent child labor, protect children's right to education
in cotton fields and to ensure schooling for all the children under the age of 14 was
implemented in 20 villages of Padra taluka. During the year, 20 children's groups were
formed with 169 members of whom 42 were trained for leadership. Child protection
committees were formed in 10 villages. 27 participants were trained through 2 programs.
During CRC week 20 awareness programs were organized and 287 families were linked with
government schemes for benefits.
Link workers program is being implemented since 2010 in 21 villages of Padra taluka, to
create HIV/AIDS awareness. Various aspects of HIV/AIDS like transmission, risky behavior,
prevention are included in the program. Wide use of condom is being promoted as well as
compassionate behavior towards affected people is being advocated. All pregnant women are
being tested for HIV. Through Youth Information Centers, the program has received impetus.
With a view of supporting Pani Samitis in completing the unfinished work under Safe
Drinking Water program and supporting schools to improve the quality of education, it was
decided to intervene in five villages through Ekalbara Center. The aim was also to ensure
100% attendance of school going children. This was done by conducting 15 meetings with
111 members of 4 Pani Samitis and work was completed in coordination with water
department. 155 children were admitted to schools bringing the total to 100% attendance.
This was achieved through 13 parent teacher meetings where leaders of the villages were
also present. Children were also exposed to scientific methods of procuring clean drinking
water, various methods of rain water harvesting and importance of saving environment.
During the year, Breed Conservation Program for Surti buffaloes was initiated in 19
villages of Padra block, with the support of Gujarat Livestock Development Board. 237
buffaloes were provided with artificial insemination under the project.
PRODUCTS
1. VIVEKA JUTE PRODUCTS
2. VIVEKA PRODUCTS