Category: Projects

Livelihood enhancement of the local communities: SECURE Himalaya Project in collaboration with UNDP

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At JDEWS, we take immense pride in being a part of the SECURE Himalaya project, a collaborative initiative between the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MOEFCC), Government of India, four state governments, and UNDP. This project, funded by the Global Environment Facility, holds great promise for the sustainable development of the Govind landscape in Uttarkashi district. With a focus on strengthening the Handloom and Handicraft value chain, the project aims to uplift local communities, conserve natural resources, and secure livelihoods.

Promoting Sustainable Land and Forest Management:

We are proud to be a part of the SECURE Himalaya project in collaboration with UNDP-

“Livelihood enhancement of the local communities by strengthening Handloom & Handicraft value chain and encourage the communities towards conservation of natural resources of the Govind landscape of District Uttarkashi”

To effectively promote sustainable land and forest management in alpine pastures and forests in high range Indian Himalayan ecosystems that secures sustainable livelihood and community resilience and ensures conservation of globally significant biodiversity and threatened species. The project also aims to assess the socio-economic conditions of the people of Govind landscape and improve it by completing the project. It will assess the means of earning and livelihood through Handloom and Handicraft, train the groups of people in Handloom and Handicraft to generate incomes, and look for sustainable market linkages for better trade possibilities.

Improving Socio-Economic Conditions:

As a part of this project, we are committed to assessing the socio-economic conditions of the people residing in the Govind landscape. Through comprehensive studies and data analysis, we aim to identify areas of improvement and implement targeted interventions. By enhancing the means of earning and livelihood through Handloom and Handicraft, we empower individuals and groups to generate sustainable incomes. This, in turn, has a ripple effect on the overall socio-economic status of the community, creating opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Conclusion:

Our journey with the SECURE Himalaya project is an embodiment of our commitment to environmental conservation, community empowerment, and sustainable development. Through this initiative, we strive to improve the socio-economic conditions of the people in the Govind landscape, create opportunities for skill development, and promote the rich heritage of Handloom and Handicraft. By fostering a harmonious relationship between nature and livelihoods, we envision a brighter and more prosperous future for Uttarkashi and its communities.

Join us on this transformative journey towards sustainable development, and together, let’s create a better tomorrow.

Visit of the First Citizen Of India

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09.12.2022

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu visited Uttarakhand from December 8 to 9, 2022 for the convocation of Doon University and also attended a civic reception hosted by the Government of Uttarakhand in Dehradun during her trip.

 

With this visit of hers, she had also desired to meet those women of Uttarakhand who are contributing towards the Social Development of the State.

Kavita Chaturvedi was one amongst the notable women representing her organization- Janki Devi Educational Welfare Society.

It was an enriching experience meeting the new face of India and a riveting conversation followed.

Kavita Chaturvedi explained her journey of 13 years of empowering the rural woman of Uttarakhand and making them economically strong by developing their skills in making various handicrafts of our native state.

The president applauded her efforts and termed her as “Naari Shakti” for all to know.

It was a highly memorable day and a huge step towards taking our organisation and its vision to the next step.

Dehradun Swachhta Champions 2023

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We’re honoured to be awarded the Swatchta Champions of Dehradun by Nagar Nigam in the presence of our esteemed Mayor, Shri Sunil Gama and Commissioner Municipality.
Our organization has been working towards the betterment of our environment and this city through sustainable practices and abolishing plastic for more than a decade. It is wonderful to get acknowledged by the people.

Tree Plantation on World Environment Day

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Tree Plantation at Kalinga park

In order to promote preservation of our environment JDEWS conduct a tree plantation drive on the occasion of World Environment day on 5 june 2019. On this occasion our chief Guest Mr.Devinder Singh Mann chairman of DOON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL planted saplings with us and congratulated us on the Environment Day as well as told about the need for preserving and protecting our nature.

In this different types of plants small and big and flowers and fruit bearing plants were planted by JDEWS members, and volunteers.

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IFAD Training

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Our NGO conducted training camps in the remote upper hills of Uttarakhand to the rural women in the villages of Rudraprayag and Augustyamuni. The program was sponsored by The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) which is an international financial institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations.

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100 women were given training on making various handicraft items to boost their livelihood opportunities.

Basic Computer Training Program

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Project Background:

Keeping in mind the changing times, the need of the hour is to have basic computer education. Since, computers are becoming an integral part of our daily lives, knowing how to use one is a must these days. The basic objective of this program was to train the youth belonging to the weaker sections of the society who do not have an easy access to computer and thus find it difficult to operate one.

Project Implementation

The Basic Computer training program was conducted in association with the Samaj Kalyan Department and was conducted at the head office of Janki Devi Educational Welfare Society in Dehradun. The trainees were trained basics of computer like hardware, software, Operating system, MS Office etc. One batch of trainees comprised of 20 students and the entire course duration lasted for six months. The course module was followed as per the NIOS tailoring and stitching certificate program and the students were required to take an exam at the end of the six month course. The trainees were also given special lectures on personality development and how to work in a team environment.

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Benefit for the trainees

  • Capacity building & empowerment
  • Know how of operating computer
  • Desktop Publishing and Data Entry skill development
  • Basic mannerism and leadership skills

Tailoring and Stitching Program Mehuwala

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Conceptual background towards the need of implementing the Project

  • India has a very high number of illiterates, school drop outs and unemployed youth who are unskilled or inappropriately skilled manpower idling for need of opportunities.
  • Uttarakhand has reportedly 47.2 percent population dwelling below poverty line (BPL). There are about 130 ITIs which catered to nearly 9000 trainees only.
  • The market demands skilled manpower where as we have potential employable youth and young work force which is unskilled.

Project Implementation

The Tailoring training program was conducted in association with the Samaj Kalyan Department and was conducted in Mehuwala area of Dehradun. The trainees were trained on the nuances of stitching and cutting cloth. One batch of trainees comprised of 30 students and the entire course duration lasted for six months. The course module was followed as per the NIOS tailoring and stitching certificate program and the students were required to take an exam at the end of the six month course.

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Benefit for the trainees

Upon successful completion of the project, most of the trainees were able to start their own tailoring work from their own home, thereby, supplementing their families’ income. Some trainees also started imparting their skills to their near and dear ones.