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Pimparwadi Ambe

September 19, 2025

Project Objectives

Prepare an independent village development plan for Pimparwadi.
Build an ideal model village.
Achieve the status of a tourism village for Pimparwadi.
Get recognition as an independent Gram Sabha (village assembly).
Enhance women’s participation to increase village entrepreneurship.

Village Development Committee Meetings

31 July 2025
16 August 2025
28 August 2025

Key discussion points:

Formation of Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
Joint home ownership campaign.
Social security baseline survey.

PESA Gram Sabha (19/08/2025)

Highlights:

First-ever Gram Sabha organized.
Total participants: 45 (men and women).
Significant women’s presence.
Resolutions passed:
- Streetlight approval for the company.
- No-objection resolution on land allocation.
- Joint homeownership: nameplate expenses covered by Gram Kosh Samiti.
- Discussion on PESA fund usage at the village level.
Decision to hold Pimparwadi Gram Sabha every two months independently.
Efforts to ensure at least 2 government officers are present in the village every week.

Agriculture – Nachni (Finger Millet) Cultivation

Demo plots: 4 locations, 17 seed varieties, planted by 11 farmers.
Due to unseasonal rains:
- 8 farmers’ seedlings germinated.
- 3 farmers’ seeds failed to sprout.
Direct sowing: 8 farmers, 1.5 hectares under cultivation.

Water & Health

Water ATM started at Pimparwadi and Ambe.
Each person gets 20 liters of purified water daily.
To be officially handed over to the Village Development Committee this month.
Plans to organize training sessions on proper Water ATM usage.
Awareness Workshop on Government Schemes:
- Conducted at Integrated Tribal Development Project, Ghodgaon.
- Information shared about schemes.
- 5 women filled out forms for schemes.
Social Security Baseline Survey: 49 families covered.
Village visit by Director Reshma Tai Sabre on 16 August 2025.

Hand-Pounded Rice (Traditional Paddy Processing)

Meeting organized for hand-pounded rice enterprise.
Formation of joint producer & processing group: 8 women + 7 men.
Registration process started; application to be submitted to Agriculture Department.
Documentation work is in progress.

Leadership:

President – Balu Ghode
Secretary – Nanda Dagale
Exhibition Stall at Ghodgaon:
- 50 kg of Raibhog rice sold @ ₹100/kg.

Cluster Survey – Hand-pounded Rice:

Expected production: 78 tons.
Sold so far: 23 tons.
Still available: 23 tons.

Discussion on Labor Budget:

Total available labor in the village: 220 people.

Poverty Alleviation Programs

Upcoming programs include:
- Wild vegetable festival.
- Workshop on government schemes.
- Literacy classes on Saturdays & Sundays.
- Training sessions on Water ATM usage.
- Tourism guide search & training.
- Independent Gram Sabha fund mobilization.
- Homestay setup & awareness.
- Legal process for land transfer to producer company.
- Seed collection for Nachni (seed bank).
- Proposal submission for government subsidy schemes (e.g., Rani Durgavati Tribal Women Empowerment Scheme).

AGM

Notice for Annual General Meeting July 2025

July 14, 2025

Dear Member,

You are cordially invited to attend the Maharashtra Foundation Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) on:

Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM Eastern Time

During the AGM, we will review the Foundation’s achievements and key milestones from the 2024–2025 year.

You can review the AGM 2024 Meeting Minutes by clicking the link below

MF 2024 Annual General Body Meeting Minutes

You can review the MF 2024 Financial reports (unaudited) by clicking the link below

Maharashtra Foundation – 2024 Financial Report (2024 Balance Sheet and P&L)

Board of Directors Update

This year, Dr. Anjali Limaye will be stepping down from the Board of Directors. We sincerely thank her for her dedicated service and contributions for the past 9 years.

We are now accepting applications for the open Board of Director position. Interested and qualified candidates must meet the following criteria

Be a Patron/Life Member or General Member for the current year (2024–2025)
Demonstrate alignment with the Foundation’s mission and values
Be willing to serve a three-year term
Be able to actively participate in Board meetings, contribute to Pancham Project management, and bring complementary skills to enhance the Foundation’s governance, program impact, and community outreach in support of its mission

If you are interested in applying, please email a brief bio and expression of interest to secretary@maharashtrafoundation.org before July 11, 2025

If more than one qualified candidate applies, we will share candidate details and voting instructions with members by July 14, 2025.

We look forward to your participation in the AGM and welcome your continued engagement and feedback as we strive to further our mission of social and economic justice.

Amended & Restated Constitution Maharashtra Foundation

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Fundraiser Event May 2025 – Florida (FL)

May 15, 2025

In May 2025, Maharashtra Foundation hosted a vibrant Fundraiser Event in Florida, bringing together local supporters, cultural enthusiasts, and philanthropists united for rural and youth development in Maharashtra.

Purpose of the Event

This event aimed to support key initiatives such as:

Education & Youth Programs in rural regions
Healthcare Access for underserved communities
Livelihood Support for women entrepreneurs and farmers
Environmental Sustainability & Water Conservation Projects

Highlights of the Evening

🎶 Cultural Showcase: Performances featuring Marathi music, dance, and fusion acts created a festive and engaging evening.
🎤 Celebrity Guests & Remarks:
- Atul Kulkarni, legendary National Award-winning actor and President of the Quest Education Support Trust, spoke passionately about “transformative education.” Quest works with government schools across Maharashtra, MP, and Rajasthan—training over 3,500 teachers and reaching 95,000 students to modernize teaching practices in early and elementary education. WikipediaIndulgexpress
- His wife, Geetanjali Kulkarni, acclaimed actress and co-founder of Drama School Mumbai, has been instrumental in Quest’s outreach for over 10 years, leading literacy and reading-focused initiatives under the project Goshtarang. BookMyShow
Fundraising Drive & Auction: Attendees pledged generously and participated actively in the auction, significantly boosting fundraising totals.
Community Networking: The event fostered meaningful connections among Florida’s philanthropic and cultural communities, all rallying behind a shared purpose.

Impact & Next Steps

Funding from this evening will support:

Healthcare camps and clean drinking water solutions in rural areas
Skill-building workshops for women and youth to boost local livelihoods
Expansion of educational and livelihood projects like Pimparwadi Integrated Tribal Development
Sustainable farming initiatives promoting self-reliance and local produce

Photo Gallery

Some glimpses from the memorable evening

Thank You

A heartfelt thank you to our Florida community, volunteers, celebrity guests, and generous donors. Your support continues to drive sustainable rural development and empowerment in Maharashtra.

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MF Fundraiser 2025 – Edison (NJ)

May 10, 2025

On May 10, 2025, Maharashtra Foundation organized a heart-warming Fundraiser Event in New Jersey, bringing together supporters, well-wishers, and community members from across the tri-state area.