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Ahilya Mahila Mandal was established in 1997 with a view to
provide self employment to women so as to make them self
sufficient. For any nation to succeed, empowerment of women is
necessary. A woman grooms the child so that he or she becomes a
responsible citizen of tomorrow. Mother is the first teacher of a
child. Women empowerment holds a special importance in India whose
history is largely influenced by great women like Jhansi ki
Rani.
Earlier, the work of Ahilya Mahila Mandal began with the production
of snacks (Chakli) flour. Then the organization started provided
training in tailoring. The authorities of Hetavane Dam Project also
requested the centre to run a primary school in their colony and
thus the work started gearing up. At present, 90 members jointly
bear the responsibility of the mandal and about 40 women are the
field workers. The work of the organization is now growing by leaps
and bounds. A variety of projects are now run by the mandal such as
:
1) Mukti Vidya Mandir: Even after several years of Independence,
the tribal population is still deprived of education. In order to
enlighten the tribal masses, a primary school was started at
Hetavane village in 1997. The village is located at about 8 km
distance from Pen. At present, the school runs two kindergarten
classes and four government recognized classes from standard one to
four with a total number of 190 students. In 2004-05, one of the
students stood first in the scholarship examination in Raigad. This
itself indicates the hard work which the teachers have put in.
2) Swad Bharati: Health is wealth that depends upon good food. In
order to provide quality food to the students studying in hostels
as well as the bachelors, homely mess Swad Bharati was started in
1999. Students who come from far flung places to the town and
bachelors who come in search of work do not feel homesick now!
3) Swayamsiddha: In order to focus on all round development of
women, Swayamsiddha centre was established in 1996. The centre
provides self-employment training in the areas such as tailoring,
painting, weaving, clay-modelling, Ganapati making, etc. Till now,
over 300 vanvasi (tribal) women have received training here.
4) Maher (mother’s house): Nowadays, working women hardly get time
for preparing snacks at their home. Instead, they prefer to buy
readymade food products. At Maher centre, that was established in
1996, various food products such as pickles, snacks, sweets, etc
are manufactured. This saves a lot of time as they get quality food
at cheaper price to suit all the festival occasions.
5) Counselling Centre: This centre was established in 1997 so as to
give legal advice to women regarding marriage problems. So far,
eight couples owe their happy married life to this centre. Five
alcoholics have quit drinking. The centre has also helped poor
girls to get married.
6) Sanjeevan Ashram: In order to take care of old men, Sanjeevan
old age home was opened in 2003. Elderly people who stay here have
an immense treasure of knowledge that can be tapped and effectively
utilized for the growth of the organization.
7) Dr Ghate Health Centre: Generous relatives of Dr Gajanan Vinayak
Ghate donated his house which now also serves as the house and
office for the old. The centre was established in 2004. Poor
patients are treated by charging nominal fees. Yashoda Pathology
Lab also helps in the diagnosis.
8) Indira Sanskrit Pathshala: Sanskrit is regarded as the mother of
all languages but still it is neglected. At Indira Sanskrit
Pathshala, a special knowledge of performing various rituals is
provided in addition to the school curriculum. At present, about
100 students of various age receiving education here.
9) Nataraj Nrityalaya: At this dance academy, classes are held
once/twice a week so as to provide training in Katthak dance.
Nearly 60 women have learnt classical dance in the camps that are
arranged regularly.
10) Swanand Sanskar Varg: At this cultural training class that is
held every evening, children play, climb trees and live life to the
fullest by enjoying themselves. A proper justice is provided to
their childhood which is hardly to find nowadays. Nearly 80 kids
enjoy this activity. Snacks are also provided to them once a
week.
Apart from all these projects, an yearly get together for women is
also organized. Around 500 women take part in this programme and
about Rs 10,000 are spent to provide them with breakfast, dinner
and a small memento.
Hostel for students of Sanskrit Pathshala; expansion of Sanjeevani
Ashram; playschool for children; blood bank; ladies hostel; cottage
industry; mobile dispensary and school for the handicapped are some
of the future projects on anvil.
Contact :
1) Smt Vasantitai Deo
Dr Ghate Wada, Ziral Ali
Pen, District Raigad, Pin 402107
(Maharashtra, India)
Telephone no: 02143-256718/255172
2) Seva Sahayog Foundation
1st Floor, Pitruchaya, S. H. Paralkar Marg,
Shivaji Park, Dadar (West), Mumbai 400 028
Tel. 24446094, Fax. 24456000, Mobile: 9833994754
E-mail: [email protected]
How to reach:
By road: Pen is located approximately 80 km from Mumbai. It can be
reached from Panvel (30 km away) by the Mumbai-Goa Highway ( NH-17
) or from Mumbai-Pune Expressway by Khopoli-Pen State Highway (25
km away from Khopoli).
By railway: Pen station lies on Konkan Railway. Most long distance
trains do not stop at Pen, however a local train service running
from Diva to Ratnagiri can be used to reach Pen.
By air: Nearest air port is at Mumbai.
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