Pancham since: 2020
Savaade
Savade is a Warli tribal village in Palghar district, spread across 23 hamlets nestled in hilly terrain. The community primarily depends on rice and gavar cultivation for its livelihood. With limited employment opportunities beyond the farming season, many families migrate in search of work. The village has four primary schools and one secondary school, presenting an opportunity to strengthen education while creating sustainable livelihoods within the community.
Local Partner
PUKAR
Location
Palghar district, Maharashtra, India
Village social handle :
A Village Transforming Through Community Action
Pancham Achievements
Economic Upliftment
Promote sustainable livelihoods by supporting the cultivation of amla orchards and helping women's self-help groups develop, process, and market value-added amla products.
Safe Water
Improve access to safe drinking water by installing a Water ATM at the Gram Panchayat office and providing portable water filtration systems for all village schools.
Women Empowerment
Rebuild the community center to serve as a hub for vocational training, including sewing and tailoring classes that equip women with income-generating skills.
Health Checkups
Education
Transform Savade into a Bal-Snehi (Child-Friendly) Village by introducing activity-based learning methods that foster creativity, curiosity, and joyful learning for children.
Environment
Install solar panels at the secondary school to provide reliable, clean energy and create a more sustainable learning environment.
10
School with modernized classrooms
2300
acres of farmland have come under assured irrigation
10
Water ATMs
Installed
10
Women led FPO
(Agromillet)
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