Palaskhede village in Sangamner Taluka, Ahilyanagar district
FLAGSHIP PROJECT SINCE 2020
Pancham
Pancham marks a major shift from pass-through donations to direct, purpose-driven impact, designed to create sustainable, long-term change through holistic village development.
Inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Pancham brings meaningful, integrated solutions directly to rural communities.
The initiative is ideated, funded, and monitored by Maharashtra Foundation, while experienced local NGO partners turn these ideas into action on the ground, ensuring that every effort is rooted in local needs and by developing customized solutions that are owned and sustained by the community itself.
Vision of Pancham
To build a sustainable progressive village model of collaborative development through agriculture allied enterprises.
It encompasses a socially just and secure community, grounded in scientific understanding and committed to the responsible stewardship of our natural resources for enduring progress.
FIVE pillars
A purpose-driven program
Pancham focuses on the following five interconnected elements to create a strong foundation for Sustainable Development at the grassroots village level.
Education
Door Step Schools, Tribal Education, Green Campuses, Environmental Education, Modernize classrooms, Adult literacy programs
Healthcare
Water ATMs, Health checkup, Preventive healthcare, Health worker training, Community healthcare
Women Empowerment
Strengthen microfinancing, Leadership & skills training, Increase participation in local governing bodies
Poverty Reduction
Creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, Empowering local governance, Agricultural development, Promotion of local produce
Environment
Water conservation, Solar energy applications, Environmental education, Combat deforestation, Rainwater harvesting
Vibrant villages
Growing Stronger, One Village at a Time
Pancham’s journey began with Kusumbi and Mutnur—two villages that reflect the diversity and unique challenges of rural Maharashtra. Since then, our mission has steadily expanded, partnering with more communities to create lasting, sustainable change.
By strengthening education, healthcare, livelihoods, women’s empowerment, and environmental stewardship, we help villages build the knowledge, confidence, and resources needed to become self-reliant. As our journey continues, we remain committed to bringing the Pancham model to many more villages across the state.
Click on a village below to explore its journey of transformation with Pancham.
Pimparwadi, located in Junnar Taluka of Pune district, is home to over 700 residents.
Satkondi is located in Ratnagiri district near Jaigad Port.
Savaade is a Warli tribal village in Palghar district, spread across 23 hamlets nestled in hilly terrain.
Mutnur is a remote Gond adivasi/tribal village in Gadchiroli district.
Located in Javali taluka, Kusumbi is a mountainous village in Satara district, spread across 12 hamlets.
how can you help?
Be a Part of Pancham's Journey
Our dream is to establish at least one Pancham village in each of Maharashtra’s 36 districts. Achieving this vision will require the support of individuals, families, corporations, and foundations who believe that lasting change begins at the grassroots.
Together, we can build a healthier, more prosperous, and more sustainable Maharashtra—one village, one district, one community at a time.
Please join us in making this vision a reality.
Tax-Efficient Giving
- Donor-Advised Fund (DAF): Establish a DAF with Maharashtra Foundation and recommend grants to support the causes you care about.
- Tax-Deductible Contributions: All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by U.S. law.
- Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD): If you are age 70½ yrs or older, you may be able to make tax-efficient gifts directly from your IRA.