Lath : A success story

The Indo German Watershed Development Project supported by NABARD, at the village Lath(K) is successfully implemented for 5 years and reached the phase of accomplishment. As per the norms, the NABARD insists that a 5 per cent of the total grant of funds must be spent on village development.

Prosperity through Dairy Development

The Gram sabha in a resolution decided to spend 40 per cent of the amount for women empowerment and the rest on village development. SSM has been able to endeavor multitasks in the Rural Development with careful management of the funds and resources. After a thorough screening, 30 women beneficiaries from 15 SHGs were given the financial assistance to purchase buffaloes, through which they could earn their livelihood. The National Dairy Development Board, Nanded came forward to run a milk collection center at the village itself. These developments enabled 30 families in the village live a life of dignity and financial sustenance “The women empowerment initiative is a boon to our community.  Now we are no more parasites,” say Mrs. Lalita Ghorband and Mrs. Anasuya Ingole, both are the members of village Self Help Groups.

Self Help Groups – A life line

The Watershed Development Projects run by SSM integrate the women empowerment in the jurisdiction. Apart from constituting 22 Self Help Groups for women, the project executives helped them develop a welfare fund through savings. The fund is used to extend financial assistance to the identified beneficiaries. In addition, training and demos in the relevant fields of self employment are also arranged to help them develop vocational skills. The ‘Laxmi’ Self Help Group, financed to One of its members, Mrs. Jayasri to set up a machine that stitches Leaf-plates and Leaf-bowls. This day she comfortably earns around Rs. 7500/- a month. She is Happy and independent now!!

Solar lamps brighten the village streets

Gone are the days, when the samiti of Village Lath(K) would desperately await the power supply even after the long 18hrs of power cut a day! For whatever reasons, the power distribution agency in Maharashtra consistently failed to provide electricity supply for at least a few hours a day. Everybody seemed helpless but not now!!

The villagers have learnt to explore new ways instead of crying over the spilt milk. The Unanimous resolution taken by the Gram Sabha, made it possible to spend 60% of the village development fund granted by the NABARD for the erection of solar lamp posts, panels and the batteries. This day 13 sets of solar lamps shed the gloomy darkness in the village streets that ruled for years. Thanks to NABARD.

SSM mourns the passing of a true friend

Shri Mukundrao Kirloskar, a boon companion of Babasaheb Deshmukh passed away on the 28^th of February.

Though the ‘Journalist’ in him had introduced Shri Kriloskar to SSM in 1959, his association there after turned into an inseparable bond.  As a guide and well wished, the Kirloskar had been a great asset to SSM.  He stood by the organization at every hour of need.  He has a lion’s share in bringing the activities of SSM into the lime light through out Maharashtra.

               
In a condolence meeting Shri Pramod Deshmukh paid homage to the great soul.

A Vision Document for SSM:

SSM on its relentless pursuit of perfection embarks on another tool of technology, a Vision Document.  In an effort to streamline the multifarious activities of SSM and establish an objective oriented organization, a workshop was conducted to bring out a flawless Vision Document for the SSM on the whole.

The participants including all the HODs and Senior Volunteers were guided by Shri Subhash Inamdar and Shri Balkrishna Bokil.  A Vision Document based on SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat) Analysis will be brought out shortly.

KVK, Sagroli conducted training for Agricultural Assistants:

The KVK, Sagroli organized a 18 day training for 40 Agricultural Assistants from 7^th Feb to 25^th Feb.

                

The training focused on the measures for practicing the conservation of soil fertility and soil strengthening.  The resource persons reiterated the advantages of organic farming and discussed the impact of chemical fertilizers on the crop production.

The trainees were educated on various agricultural practices, soil testing, use of I.T., role of live stock, the concept of Agricultural school and so on……

Mayuri Maharaj wins the Elocution Competition on “ Swachhata Mitra”

Ms. Mayuri, a student from S.C.S.High school, Sagroli presented her elocution on” The cleanliness and water literacy” conducted by the Department of Water supply and sanitation, Govt. of Maharashtra and the “Nirmal Bharat campaign cell” Z.P. Nanded.

In her 10 minutes of spell binding speech, Ms. Mayuri made an impressive attempt to show case the need of water conservation, maintenance of cleanliness, civic responsibilities and the role of the youth in building, “ Nirmal Bharat”. She stood first at the competition and will take part at the State level event shortly.

Collective Surya Namaskaras, the mass P.T. session :-

‘The Surya Namaskaras’ is a way to worship the rising sun.  Being the prominent part of overall development, Suryanamaskara has an exceptional importance in Indian culture.  It also helps in the healthy growth of ones body, mind and spirit. A day started with this yogic move, keeps one full of spirit and energetic throughout the day.

The Institution has nourished the incessant tradition of collective Suryanamaskara. On the day of Rath Saptami, an auspicious day in the month of February.

On 17^th February, all the students, staff and many villagers were present for the occasion at 6 am at the playground. Accompanied by a musical rhythm, three thousand students executed twelve Suryanamaskaras. This panoramic view was illuminated when the early sunrays were spread over. 

Equine Welfare CAMP AT Malegaon Fair from 10th to 15th January:

S.S.M.’s team of Equine Welfare project conducted a camp at Malegaon this year.  Malegaon is a very well known religious site in Nanded District. Every year grand celebrations are arranged that continue for some days. 

This place is also renowned for animal trading, Many traders of animals from various places come for the purpose.

Since last five years, SSM has been offering its services in animal welfare’s through EQUINE Welfare Project in collaboration with Brooke India Foundation, New Delhi.  Hence, the institution considers Malegaon as a strong platform to impart services of the project for animals like Donkeys and horses; So far, the project has spread awareness and treat animals in around 110 villages in the surroundings.

There were approximately 2000 donkeys and horses transported to Malegaon for trading this year. The EQUINE Welfare project team extended various services.

Self Help Group Women’s meet on 19th January:

The open auditorium at the SSM’s head quarters witnessed a lively women’s meet with a huge gathering of Self Help Groups, Anganwadi Sevikas and Farm laborers.

The guest speaker, Mrs. Vishala Patnam, monitored wide discussion on the social, cultural and economical status and development.

The enthusiastic participation of women aroused a sense of women empowerment.

Mumbai Marathon Won Again!

‘Sky is the limit’ sounds true for the rural gems of Sagroli Sunrise Sports Project of SSM. The youth of the project proved their mettle at the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon held on 20^th January.  This is the  sixth consecutive event, they have won the top places in the dream run, Men and Women’s categories.  All the winners were congratulated.

Centre for Cultural Research and Training, New Delhi. :-

CCRT, Ministry of cultural affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi is a renowned organization promoting the spirit and cultural integration of India over decades.  It provides unique opportunity for the teachers to attend the events, where a platform is offered to represent the culture and uniqueness of the state they belong to.

            

Lately, Mr. Kadam Pandurang, Teacher, S.C.S.High School, Sagroli had participated a session conducted at New Delhi, between 30^th January to 19^th February this year.  196 teachers from all the states of India showed the knowledge and the unique features, adopted in the field of education and other related spheres

Training on Goat Farming

The KVK Sagroli conducted a bi-day training on Goat farming for women on the 27^th and 28^th of January.

The residential training was attended by more than 60 women representing 6 taluquas of Nanded dist. The participants were given a comprehensive training on rearing of goats; commercial-innovative-scientific practices etc. The trg. Was inaugurated by Shri Bhalchandra Degloorkar, SSM and was monitored by The Director, KVK-Sagroli.

Hostel Day celebrated:

All the hostels in the campus observed 25^th, 26^th and 27^th January as self Governance Days.  During these days the routine was managed by the inmates on their own.  A series of cultural programmes were organized in the evenings.  The experiences gave them exposure as well as entertainment.

64th Republic Day celebrated:

The 64^th Republic Day was celebrated by all the students and staff of SSM.

The day began with the traditional Nationalistic fervor spilling out through the slogans on independence, sovereignty and Integration at the Prabhat Pheri, through the streets of the village.

The National tri colour was unfurled at many places in the village and then at the SSM’s Head Quarters.

The guest on the occasion, Shri Sudhakar Doiphode, senior journalist and the editor, Marathi daily ‘Prajawani’ was presented the guard of honour.

Cricket matches were conducted in the afternoon and the winners were rewarded.

Swami Ramanad Tirth Marathawada Research Institute Rewards SSM:

           

SRTMRI, Aurangabad, striving in the promotion of human values and cultural heritage in Maharashtra announced its 5^th V.V. Desai Memorial Award to SSM in recognition of the work done in the Rural Development.

The award ceremony was held on 3^rd February at Aurangabad.