AIM and OBJECTIVE
This project aims to design and implement techno-social interventions in the livelihood systems of the SC communities belonging to Western Rajasthan to create positive impactful solutions in enhancing their quality of life. The project focuses on four areas:
The Rope and Geotextile Manufacturing vertical focuses on training communities on making yarns using natural fibers and its value addition by converting it into products. These products include meshmats, nursery pouches, corridor mats, table mats and tea coasters.
The SSPV or subsurface porous vessel technology is used for irrigation in arid soil. This encourages vegetable cultivation within the residential premises thereby directly contributing to the health of the family.
The Water Purification vertical focuses on distributing low cost highly efficient g-filters to the villagers and simultaneously training potter communities on its manufacturing. G-filters also directly contribute to the health of the people by providing portable water.
WORKFLOW
LOCATIONS
The project focuses on 5 remote districts located in the Thar desert region of India including
Bikaner,
Barmer,
Jaisalmer,
Jodhpur and
Nagaur
TRAINING DETAILS
Conducted more than 40 training sessions in various villages of Jodhpur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer. Trained villagers mostly women in rope making, mesh mat making, ring mat making and nursery pouch making.
Clusters
Formed 3 clusters in Jodhpur with women working on different artifacts based on natural fiber
Bhawad cluster – 4-5 women
Moklawas Cluster – 3-4 women
Jheepasani Cluster – 3 women
Satellite Center
Formed a satellite center at Arna Jharna Museum.
NGO Associations
Sale Locations for STI Products
Arna Jharna Museum
Ajju Nursery, Paota
Reports