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Bhoruka Charitable Trust

Presents

Annual Report 14-15 (An Insight of BCT)

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Late Sh. Prabhu Dayal Agarwal

(1920-82)

Mission

“Bhoruka Charitable Trust is dedicated to socio-economic transformation of rural

and remote areas of India, especially the weaker and socially underprivileged groups,

through physical, social, cultural and economic development of rural people, groups

and institutions.”

Board of Trustees

Dr. Ashok Agarwal │ Shri K.J. Reddy │ Shri K.D. Garg │ Dr. S.D. Gupta │ Shri O.P. Vaishnav

Contents Page

Founder 01

Mission 01

Board of Trustees 01

From BCT Team 02

Core Areas 03

Geographical Reach 04

Development Initiatives in Rajasthan 05

Development Initiatives in South 13

Success Stories 16

General Initiatives 12

Volunteers 17

Partners 17

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Foreword… Since inception in 1962, Bhoruka Charitable Trust (BCT) is continuously serving the marginalized and underprivileged community of the society. BCT has completed its 53 years and we are glad to present our Annual Report for the year 2014-15. We are thankful to all our supporters who have helped and guided us up-till now to take forward our efforts with the community/ties.

BCT is the vision of late Shri P.D. Agarwal (a businessman and a philanthropist) who started BCT, the organization as social service institution for the upliftment of underprivileged in 1962. Later, the South India Initiative of BCT was also initiated in the year 1996 which is headed by its Bangalore office. Presently, the trust operates in 23 districts of Rajasthan and 0 9 districts of three southern states of India.

This year, along with our regular project based initiatives focusing Health, Education, Water & Sanitation, SHG & Livelihoods, Promotion of Visual Arts etc., we have successfully initiated a project that aimed at installation of LED based Street lights in 12 villages of Bharatpur distt., with the support of REC, New Delhi., Health of the Urban Poor (HUP) Project successfully completed in December 2014. The targeted slums of Jaipur under -HUP have been declared as learning sites post creating evidence based demonstrative model to assist the Government for effective implementation of NUHM approaches. To prevent avoidable blindness with the support of Sight Savers, Jaipur Urban Eye Health (JUEH) project started by BCT in Nov 2014 which aims to provide the primary eye healthcare services viz. general eye care, eye screening, correction of refractive error and spectacles etc., at subsidized rates to the targeted 100 slums of Jaipur city through 07 vision centers. We have also successfully implemented the Low Vision Programme, which aims to correct the vision of School going children in all the 33 districts of Rajasthan, in support of Rajasthan Council of Elementary Education, Jaipur under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Under initiatives linked to Rural Drinking Water Supply Schemes we are engaged with 07 initiatives through Larsen & Toubro (L&T), and 2 with Pratibha Industries that helped us reaching, more than 1826 Villages and 4000 Habitations of Rajasthan state for IEC activities. We have also been able to address the “Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya” campaign of Govt. of India, with support of Cairn India Limited (CIL) under its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, as a result of which construction of 71 (37 for girls & 34 for boys) sanitation units/toilets in 42 government schools initiated by BCT in 04 blocks of district Barmer, Rajasthan.

BCT Team

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CORE AREAS

GEOGRAPHICAL REACH

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HEALTH Health of the Urban Poor (HUP) Program, Jaipur: In support of USAID through PFI (Population Foundation of India) led Consortium, HUP was implemented by BCT with an aim to improve the health status of the urban poor and vulnerable population of urban slums focusing on Maternal Health, Child Health, Nutrition and WASH services. HUP successfully implemented in 46 slums of Jaipur city and formed a total of 130 community based women groups named as Mahila Arogya Samitti (MAS) in 46 slums catering approx. 1.3 lacs of slum population. Targeted Jaipur slums in HUP have been declared as learning sites and the project has created evidence based demonstrative model to assist the Government for effective implementation of NUHM approaches. This year an event “MAS Samelan” was organized successfully on July 14, 2015. Health of the Urban Poor Project started in July 2010 and successfully completed in Jan 2015. Handed over all the 130 MAS groups and other infrastructure developed under HUP to NUHM, Government of Rajasthan successfully in Jan 2015.

Jaipur Urban Eye Health (JUEH) Program: In order to prevent avoidable blindness Sightsavers supported JUEH project started in Nov 2014 by BCT. JUEH aims to provide the primary eye healthcare services viz. general eye care, eye screening, correction of refractive error and spectacles etc., at subsidized rates to the targeted 100 slums of Jaipur city through 07 vision centers. Further strengthening the referral mechanism for timely Cataract Surgeries at Govt. Hospitals through vision centers. Over a period of 04 years project reaches out around 04 lacs individuals. Up to March 31, 2015 following activities were performed –

A two months training of vision technicians were organized at Shri Sadguru Seva Sangh Trust, Jankikund, Chitrakoot (M.P).

1500+ Households were visited for JUEH interventions in both Shashtri Nagar & Jawahar Nagar slums.

3100+ eye patients were identified form Shastri Nagar & Jawahar Nagar slums.

Meetings and dialogues were initiated with Health Department, NUHM Team and especially with officials of NPCB & DBCS etc. for JUEH Project interventions & its advocacy.

Mobile Medical Units & Mobile Medical Vans: The health care needs of the rural poor population of the remote locations such as Hanumangarh & Aspur (Dungarpur) addressed through 03 MMUs and in Sagwara, Simalwara & Bichiwara through 03 MMVs by BCT in support of NRHM, Rajasthan. This year through 06 fully functional Mobile Medical Units and Vans, 1084 camps conducted and 62000+ patients treated and around 3000+ ANCs were registered.

DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN RAJATHAN

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Chogmal Bhoruka Hospital (CBH):

Since 1973, BCT has been serving the rural population of Bhorugram and the surrounding villages by offering medical facilities through a completely functional 30-bed Chogmal Bhoruka Hospital (CBH). CBH is well equipped with latest healthcare and diagnostic facilities like X-ray lab, Delivery Room, Surgical Suite, Completely stocked pharmacy etc. CHB has qualified and experienced Doctors and other medical support staff. This year, 2852 patients were treated at CBH.

Eye Care: In support of National Blindness Control Program (NPCB) of Govt. of India & District Blindness Control Society (DBCS), BCT has performed 1715 free cataract surgeries through rural & urban eye camps for the poor population of Hanumangarh, Churu, Dungarpur & Jaipur districts of Rajasthan. This year, 28 eye camps were organized. 3788 patients turned up for OPD out of which 1738 patients got benefited through cataract surgeries. Since 1984 to 2015, through secondary eye care services & interventions BCT has restored the vision of around 43,000 beneficiaries from cataract.

Eye Screening Program for School Children:

In the year 2014-15, with the support of National Blindness Control Program (NPCB) of Govt. of India 7254 students were screened in 02 districts (Churu & Dungarpur) of Rajasthan through 85 Schools. This year 600 free spectacles were distributed to the affected School children by BCT.

Low Vision Program for School Children under SSA:

Under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) project and in support of Rajasthan Council of Elementary Education (RCEE), the Low Vision Program was implemented by BCT to correct the vision of school children (age 06-14 years) through performing Cornea surgeries (i.e. Keratoplasty) and treating them according to their eye visual status in all the 33 districts of Rajasthan. This year, 2515 school children were screened at 33 camp sites and the vision of 87 children corrected through surgeries whereas 1449 spectacles and 207 low vision devices distributed free of cost to the children.

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Wheat Flour Fortification Project: Wheat Flour Fortification project supported by Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) implemented by BCT in two tribal block of Udaipur i.e., Salumber & Sarda with an aim to improve the micronutrient status of children, pregnant and nursing mothers using fortified wheat flour. Targeted population was distributed with wheat flour enriched with Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin A & B12 through 400 small millers/chakkies. This year various activities were performed by BCT team with 400 small millers & communities in order to sensitize and mobilize them towards the importance & consumption of fortified wheat flour, that includes Census & Registration, Re distribution of Premix to millers, 197 FDG’s & 42 Need Assessment Meetings, 168 Community & SHG Meetings, 60 School Awareness Activities, Advocacy 24 Workshops for Medical & Paramedic staff of PHC & CHC, 12 Mass Awareness Camps, 36 Street Plays & 120 Puppet Shows etc.

Association with “Avantha Nutrition Fellowship” through Avantha Foundation, Pune (wef. August 2013, for a period of 2 years): Avantha Fellow is assigned to work on Child Health & Nutrition issues exclusively targeting the fortification initiative areas of BCT in 2 tribal blocks named Sarada and Salumber of Udaipur District.

Education Bhoru Ram Jiram Das (BRJD) Public School - Bhorugram The BRJD Public School is a residential English Medium Co-educational School at Bhorugarm. Established in 1976, with a mission to offer quality, value based education to both local rural children, as well as children from various parts of the country. BRJDPS is affiliated to CBSE, offers education from LKG to standard XII & also offers vocational courses. The school provides an all-around learning experience, complete with advanced technology and great infrastructure. BRJDPS currently educating to 1100 + children, and hosts extra coaching classes for IIT, JEE, AIPMT, NDA, CPT in the school campus. In order to provide well-rounded development for the children, BRJDPS also focuses on sports, extra-curricular activities as well as competitive guidance. Major achievements for the year are:

BRJDPS awarded with a prestigious award “CBSE Sports Promotion Award” on dated 4th Sept 2014 by Sh. Vineet Joshi, IAS, Chairman, CBSE, New Delhi.

BRJDPS team has won the 59th district level Football Championship organized by federation of Government School of Rajasthan held at Amrana, Thimau near Pilani, Rajasthan.

Master Sangharsh Jaglan won the silver medal in 1400 meter race in CBSE cluster held at Birla Public School, Pilani.

Manisha Jharia of Class 11th received Tablet under UDAAN Scheme by HRD Ministry among 1000 students from all over India.

Pratibha Poonia and Sumiti secured 2nd Position at National Level English debate competition conducted by Lakshmipat Singhania Academy Bissau.

Four Students secured gold medal in boxing at district level and selected for state level.

As a part of an overseas student exchange program, 10 students with 02 teachers of Fanny-Leichst-Gymnasium, Stuttgart, Germany visited the BRJD Public School from dated Nov 19, 2014 to Dec 02, 2014.

Result of the academic session 2014-15: Class X: 100%, Class XII (Science): 100%, Class XII (Commerce): 100%.

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Total 80 students were appeared in Class X exam and all got passed with first division. 11 students of Class X have secured 10/10 CGPA and they have received a certificate of merit from CBSE as well as a letter of an appreciation from Mrs. Smriti Zubin Irani, Minister of HRD, Government of India.

Prabhu Dhan Degree College: In order to fulfill the higher education demand of rural youths, Prabhu Dhan Degree College was started on July 24, 2012 at Bhorugram, Churu, Rajasthan. PDDC is affiliated to Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner and offering undergraduate degrees in all three specialized areas of Arts, Commerce and Science. PDDC is a co-educational bilingual institution which is aimed at inspiring, empowering, enhancing students’ self–fulfillment and competitiveness levels in an increasingly global society. To encourage higher education among the financially weak, underprivileged, SC/ST rural students, PDDC offers & facilitates four types of Merit & Need based Scholarships such as BCT Merit Scholarship, SC/ST Scholarship & INSPIRE Scholarship. Students can avail these scholarship schemes based on their eligibility criteria. In session 2014-15, nearly 78% students has availed these scholarships. This year, PPDC has successfully entered into its third academic year. Result of the academic session (final year): B. Com: 100%; BA: 100% & B.Sc. (Medical & non-medical): 100% each.

SDGHSS, Dhandal Lekhu: Smt. Dhanwati Devi Girls Senior Secondary School (SDGHSS) is being managed by BCT and provides education from class VI to XII, recognized to Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE), Ajmer. It has strength of 237 students. Results of the academic session 2014-15 for both Class X & Class XII are 100%.

Residential School Program for Girls (Barmer) & Boys (Jalore): In support of SSA, and with an objective to provide and improve the education level among the children who have never enrolled in schools, belonging to SC/ST/OBC/SBC, the organization is running a special residential school program for girls and boys of age group 11-14 yrs., in remote and backward areas of Barmer & Jalore districts of Rajasthan. The students are being admitted to class VI, VII & VIII where they are getting education, food, books, dress and residential facilities etc. at no cost. Garment stitching training was also provided to the girls after the classes so that they also earn their livelihoods in the future. This year, 98 Girls in total were enrolled at Barmer and 88 Boys at Jalore Residential Schools. Similarly, SSA supported Residential School cum Hostel is being managed by BCT at Kota and imparting education to children of backward area by enrolling/admitting them to class VI, VII and VIII. Along with education, BCT is providing them free food, books, dress and residential facilities to the students. The present strength of the school is 50 boys (SC-31, ST-6, OBC-10, & General-3). Around 160+ best quality sports items like badminton rackets, skipping rope, water bottles, cricket kits, tennis bolls, football, school bags and education

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material such as handwriting improving work books, dictionaries, crayons and painting workbooks, etc., were provided by BCT free of cost, for the mental and physical development of the children at Kota Residential School. During the summer period, nearly 70 blankets were distributed to the students free of cost by BCT.

Support My School Program Phase –II:

In support of Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) India, a program named “Support My School Program Phase –II” being directly supported by Coca Cola/UN-Habitat/NDTV, was implemented by BCT for improving infrastructure (access to Water / Rainwater harvesting / Sanitation / Plantation / Landscaping / Sports) in two Government Schools of Jaipur district i.e., Chandlai in Chaksu Tehsil and Bhankrota in Phagi Tehsil of Jaipur District. Both the Schools benefitted with new facilities of rainwater harvesting structure with a storage capacity of around 26,000 liters (at Chandlai) & 24,000 liters (at Bhankrota), water purifier units to access safe drinking water, separate hygienic sanitation units (both for Boys & Girls), constructed drinking water station of 800 and 1100 liters capacity along with 4-6 tapes, landscaping and various indoor/outdoor sports items etc. Around 300 children were directly benefited under this program. The impact of the program could be observed in terms of a contribution of INR 45,000 made by the School Management Committee and Community for construction of boundary wall of the playground for Bhankrota School Children. Integrated Child Line:

In association with the Childline India Foundation, BCT is working as a sub central organization for this program at Aspur block of Dungarpur district to generate awareness on Child Rights & Child Protection Project’/ 1098 Free Helpline Number and identification of children towards ‘Child Protection’ and linking them up with Social Protection Schemes of Government. This year various activities were performed like distribution of pamphlets on Child line Services, 02 Medical Camps, Resolved 130 cases including 12 cases of child rescue, 10 Village Child & Block Child Protection committees formed, 05 GPs declared as Child Labor Free Villages, conducted 40 awareness camps, 24 open house and 288 outreach services etc. were performed in the targeted villages.

Community Managed Rural Drinking Water Supply Scheme:

Information, Education & Communication (IEC) initiatives in Rural Drinking Water Schemes of PHED, Government of Rajasthan: Water supply from Public Stand Posts (PSP) in rural (and urban) areas is free of cost. However, in Aapni Yojana, which has been declared as “Special Project” for water tariff purposes, cost recovery is being done for water being supplied through PSPs. The main objective of IEC activities is to initiate

and support Village Level Committees (VWSC)

that looks after operation & maintenance of

water supply inside the village.

This ensures project’s sustainability, revenue

collection and benefits’ maximization. Being

engaged with 7 Rural Drinking Water Supply Schemes through Larsen & Toubro (L&T), and 2 with Pratibha Industries.

This year, BCT was & presently working in more than 1826 Villages and 4000 Habitations of Rajasthan state for IEC activities

whose details as follows -

WATER & SANITATION

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1. Community Managed Water supply Scheme (PHED, Bungi, Rajgarh, Churu) - Aapni Yojana Phase-III [July 2013] - IEC activities in 188 villages (175 villages of Churu & 13 villages of Jhunjhunu) in partnership with L&T for a period of 15 months (Aug, 2013-Oct.2014).

2. IEC activities in 97 villages of Didwana-Ladnun (Nagaur) Lift Water supply Project-Phase-II - in partnership with L&T. (September 03, 2013-Sep.2016).

3. IEC activities in 256 villages of Ratangarh - Sujangarh- L&T (October, 2013).

4. IEC activities in 111 villages of Pali - Water supply Project - in partnership with L & T (November, 2013)

5. IEC activities in 258 villages of Khetri-Jhunjhunu - L&T (December, 2013).

6. Capacity building & IEC activities in 170 villages of Phagi (Jaipur) under Regional Water Supply Scheme in partnership with Pratibha Industries.

7. Capacity building & IEC activities in 178 villages of Phulera (Jaipur) under Regional Water Supply Scheme in partnership with Pratibha Industries.

8. Capacity building & IEC activities in 234 villages of Pokhran, Falsoond, Balotara & Siwan Lift Water Project in partnership with L & T.

9. Capacity building & IEC activities in 334 villages of Banswara & Pratapgarh under Regional Water Supply Scheme in partnership with L & T (Jun 10, 2014).

The above schemes aims at community ownership and thus Village Water & Sanitation Committees (VWSC) are formed and strengthened through IEC activities.

Help by Wash (DST):

In support of Department of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi Project Help by Wash on Health, Education & Livelihood Promotion by Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Awareness (WASH) was implemented in 50 villages of Rajgarh block, district Churu to benefit a population of 1.25 lacs. Project initiated in Feb 2014 which aims to improve the health and learning performance of school-aged children – and, by extension, that of their families – by reducing the incidence of water and sanitation related diseases. Every child friendly school requires appropriate WASH initiatives that keep the school environment clean and free of smells and inhibit the transmission of harmful bacteria, viruses and parasites etc. This year, awareness on WASH to achieve millennium development Goals (MGDs) created among the community by the formation of 50 Gram Jal Swachata Samitti, CBOs & focus group discussions in 50 villages and SHGs meetings in 50 villages and conducted 80 Balpanchayat workshops on WASH.

Sanitation for Schools and Education:

In order to address the “Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya” campaign launched by Govt. of India, in Jan 2015, Cairn India Limited (CIL) under its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, a construction work of 71 (37 toilets for girls & 34 toilets for boys) sanitation units/toilets in 42 government schools were assigned to BCT in 04 blocks of district Barmer, Rajasthan. This year, BCT started the construction work as per the designs & specifications laid down by CIL, and each toilet block is equipped with -

3 urinals, 1 wash cubicle, running water, 3 wash basins, mirror

Installation of ‘Incinerator’ and ‘Gated Urinals’ in each of girls’ units

Provision of Ramp

Bio-digester tanks Up to March 31, 2015 around 08 units were completed under the project.

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Promotion of Self Help Groups (SHGs) through Microfinance & Women empowerment and promotion of livelihoods activities is a major thrust area of BCT. In this context, BCT has been actively involved in formation of Self-Help-Groups in its all the target villages in Rajasthan MPOWER Project, Baitu, Barmer:

MPOWER (Mitigating Poverty in Western Rajasthan) is a poverty reduction initiative, supported by IFAD, SRTT & Govt. of Rajasthan, being implemented in 10 GP’s, covering 66 villages of Baitu block of Barmer district since September 2010. The major objectives of this project are to secure and enhance present livelihoods, to enhance the income of poor people by creating employment opportunities for a sustainable livelihood and women empowerment, linking of 5387 BPL families with 360 SHGs through the Federation attaining financial sustainability. Project progress of this year is as under- • 360 SHGs formed. • 360 SHGs detailed on Sakh Darpan. • 360 SHGs registered with BPMU. • 360 Bank Accounts opened. • 340 Linked with Bank. • 346 SHGs Graded.

10 Pashu Sakhi Trained

18 Krishi Sakhi Trained

478 Youths identified for skill training out which 239 Youths trained and trainings for remaining is going on.

Skill Training Program (Ladies Tailor Training): Trained 09 batches with a total of 254 participants and distribution of tool kits to 254 participants. MPOWER Project, Sankhra, Jaisalmer: MPOWER (Mitigating Poverty in Western Rajasthan) is a poverty reduction initiative, supported by IFAD, SRTT & Govt. of Rajasthan, being implemented in 20 GP’s covering 119 villages of Sankhra block, Tehsil Pokhran of district Jaisalmer since March 2013. The major objectives of this project are to secure and enhance present livelihoods, to enhance the income of poor people by creating employment opportunities for a sustainable livelihood and women empowerment, linking of 5623 BPL families with 380 SHGs through the Federation attaining financial sustainability. Project progress of this year is as under - • 380 SHGs formed. • 380 SHGs detailed on Sakh Darpan. • 380 SHGs registered with BPMU. • 380 Bank Accounts opened. • 157 Linked with Bank. • 303 SHGs Graded.

10 Pashu Sakhi Trained

30 Krishi Sakhi Trained

155 Youths identified & trained for skill training. Overall, around 5600 females got benefited out of which 60% females are from BPL families where as 40% females from APL families. Other activities like Agriculture & crop demonstration, Goat cluster formed and sanctioned, Health camps for animals, Water tanks constructed, Drudgery activities and Skill based trainings for youth were carried out under the MPOWER Project to improve the quality of life of the poor.

SHG Program, Bhorugram (Churu) - ICICI Bank Ltd: SHG program supported by ICICI Bank initiated in Rajgarh blocks of Churu district with a focus to develop the habit of regular savings among rural poor & to sensitize deprived community for availing bank credit linkages and its benefits for sustainable livelihoods. This year, 06 women SHGs has successfully repaid the loan of Rs. 26,900/-.

SHG & LIVELIHOODS PROMOTION

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SHG Program, Aspur, Dungarpur: The project for Promotion & Linkage of 250 SHGs started in August 2010 with the support of NABARD in Aspur block of district Dungarpur and reaching 2500 families. This year, 126 new SHGs were formed and account opened for 5 and 52 SHGs were linked to bank. 385 SHGs has re-paid their loan successfully and a request submitted to ICICI Bank for 09 SHGs and 15 SHGs with SBBJ for Credit linkages.

SHG project, NABARD & GVT – Banswara: The project on promotion of 500 SHGs in assistance of NABARD through Gramin Vikas Trust in Talwada and Gari blocks of Banswara district started in January 2013, helping the beneficiaries in income generation activities such as investment in dairy and a small grocery shop etc. and reaching 2000+ families. The progress during the FY 2014-15 is as under:

147 new SHGs formed.

95 new SHGs linked with the bank.

62 Credit linkages done so far.

39 SHGs has re-paid their loan successfully.

MGNREGS-NRLM-CFT Project: In support of State Rural Development Department, Govt. of Rajasthan and Rajasthan Gramin Aajeevika Vikas Parishad (RGAVP), Jaipur and DPMU, Churu, Rajasthan “MGNREGS-NRLM-CFT” Project started from Jan 2015 onwards for 35 GPs of Churu block covering 108 villages of Churu district. Under this project through 03 Cluster Facilitation Teams (CFTs), BCT has to cover 108 villages (i.e., 36 villages per CFT) of 35 GPs in 03 years and household survey & livelihood plan for SC, ST and for others, issue the job cards etc. link them with Employment Guarantee Scheme, Old Age Pension Scheme, Bhamashah Yojna etc., strengthening the farmers organization, watershed committees, SHGs, etc., training and capacity building of Mates, PRI and community institutions representatives, SHGs, etc. Up to March 2015, awareness meetings were conducted for 11 GPs, Adhar cards were linked with job cards for 63 persons, and one day orientation meeting was conducted for CFT staff at Panchayat Samitti, Churu.

Smart Green Energy Project: Solar Street Light: Under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Rural Electrification Corporation, India, Bhoruka Charitable Trust (BCT), Jaipur has successfully implemented and installed the White LED based Solar Street Lighting System in 12 (Sinsini, Saith, Bartai, Saharai, Barawali, Songaon, Jaya, Usrani, Therawar, Mukandpura, Sainti and Pala) Villages of Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. The project is directly benefiting a population of 22000+ persons (as per the 2001 census) through installation of 200 LED based Solar Street Lights in all the 12 targeted villages of Bharatpur district of Rajasthan, where street or road lights were not present. Amazon India’s Gift a Smile Program: A flagship program of Amazon India on Education and Child Development, in technical support of CAF India project was implemented by BCT in Schools of three remote and rural locations that includes children of Foster Care OVC project (Hubli), Dharwad in Bangalore & Dhanwati Devi Girls School (Dhandhal Lekhu), Churu and Residential School at (Nokhra), Barmer in Rajasthan. The project was implemented with an objective to provide in kind support to underprivileged children for facilitating quality education. The underprivileged children of these Schools were reached through a WISH list created on Amazon India’s website for the donors. This helped the donors to choose & donate the gifts to NGOs from their created WISH lists. Amazon delivers the donated gifts at BCT’s locations and from these locations gifts were finally distributed by BCT, to the underprivileged children who otherwise won’t have access to such costly items. This year, 467 gifts, that includes books, games, water bottles, school bags, sports items, stationary items etc were distributed among the

GENERAL INITIATIVES

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underprivileged children of targeted locations/schools. Through this program BCT team got success in creating smile on the faces of 467 underprivileged children.

HIV/AIDS Targeted Intervention Programs HIV / AIDS initiatives are one of the important targeted intervention areas of BCT in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu region. All these areas are having a high prevalence of HIV/AIDS. TI Program for Female Sex Workers (FSW): In support of KSAPS, project implemented in the Bangalore Urban Zone-V with an objective to halt & reverse the HIV/AIDS epidemics among Female Sex Workers (FSWs) in Tumkur district & to bring a behavior change in their sexual health and reducing the incidence of HIV among 3280 FSWs by providing knowledge on STI/HIV/AIDS, condom usage & promotion of female condoms via social marketing and access to services of STI. This year individuals benefited via regular contact & clinic visits, 5460 women screened for Syphilis, 1024 high risk groups tested for HIV & distributed 3,35,289 condoms in the Bangalore Urban Zone -5 (Yeshwantpur, Peenya, Dasarahalli, Hebbal, Narayanpura, Yelahanka & Jakkur). TI Program for Migrants: In partnership with KSAPS, under the targeted intervention program for Migrants from Garment & Construction Sector, project implemented in and around Yeshwantpur, Yelahanka & Nelamangala, urban areas of Bangalore, with a focus on the increased condom usage by migrant workers with their sexual partners both casual & regular and to reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted infections among the migrant workers both from the garment & construction sector. During 2014-15, various sites were covered and 1,70,000+ Migrants both from Garment & Construction sectors (I&II) were reached out. Nearly 34954+ migrants identified as High Risk Migrants were educated on STIs/HIV/AIDS. Around 1000 individuals diagnosed & treated for STIs. On an average 1000 individuals screened HIV and 2-3 cases reported positive, were linked to ART. 5390+ condoms were distributed for free.

Targeted Intervention for Truckers: In partnership with APSACS, project implemented in April, 2014 in Autonagar Stretch under Vanasthalipuram, Ranga Reddy District along with Pedamberpet of Ranga Reddy, Kothapet, Kukatpally, Kompally of Hyderabad District, Isnapur of Medak District, Shadnagar and Jadcherla of Mehebubnagar District, with a focus to arrest the spread of HIV/AIDS among the Long Distance Truckers. This year, BCT is able to reach our 1,66,281 truckers through the IPC and Mid-media activities, whereas through medical team, we are able to reach out 15,966 cases for general check-up and 1563 screened for STIs, were provided proper treatment with counseling. “Fit for the Road” a program supported with Eye, Blood Grouping, Blood Sugar screening, HIV test and general check-up including specialized services of Doctors for

Cardiology, Eye Care, Skin, Orthopedic, Physiotherapy and Diabetic care offered to the truckers of Express Road Ways for their better health. Around 165 spectacles were distributed free in eye camps with support of Lions Club, (Hyderabad South), Lions Club (Greater Anand), Lions Club (Kothapet) and Bharat Petroleum Limited. In a similar project supported by APSACS for Truckers at Warangal, (Naidu petrol Pump, Hunter Road, Fruit Market), Andhra Pradesh. This year, BCT team were able reach out 22872 truckers through IPC, 4186 truckers via Khushi Clinic, 341 truckers treated for STI, 966 truckers voluntarily tested for

DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN SIUTH INDIA

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HIV through Mobile Integrated Counseling and Testing Centre (MICTC), 6 reported HIV+, were further linked to ART for treatment & medication.

TI Truckers Program – Nelamangala: The project implemented in 8

th Mile Check post covering at a stretch of 12 km on NH4,

Nelamangala Urban area of Bangalore in partnership with KSAPS. The project aims at enhancing the knowledge about HIV among the long distance truck drivers and the helpers, whose average trip is more than 800 KMs one way. The major objectives of the program are: To promote safer sexual behavior and practices, use of condoms and to reduce the incidence of STIs among truckers through clinical interventions & to create an enabling environment by involving different stakeholders in their activities at intervention locations for the program sustainability. This year, around 114866 truckers covered & benefited by BCT-South through Health awareness camps, IPC, Street plays & games, 52 Exhibitions, 08 Film shows & Clinical interventions via Khushi clinic.

Foster Care Programme (Orphan and Vulnerable Children): Inchara Phase II Program

A social Protection Program implemented by BCT in partnership with Deshpande Foundation for people living with HIV (PLHIV) and their families in HUBLI-DHARWAD district of North Karnataka. The project aims to protect and support the HIV (infected & affected people) and further linking them with the Government schemes through creating awareness at district & taluka level, benefiting the target groups through federations of PLHIV. This year, 500+ PLHIV & Families were benefited through awareness camps and INR 20, 00, 000 leveraged from the Government schemes. An application for 216 children lodged under OVC (orphan and vulnerable children) Scheme and INR 17, 92,800 leveraged for the year. Through an advocacy program recruited successfully a PLHIV as Aaya at Anganwadi centre and this helped her in generating INR 36,000 per year.

HUMSAFAR: In partnership with SAB Miller India, BCT has been conducting awareness & counseling programs for curtailing the spread of HIV/AIDS among the contract employees of Mysore Breweries Ltd (MBL) and the trucker’s population within and outside of MBL and Charminar Breweries Ltd (CBL) premises through targeted intervention. This year, through Mid media activities such as street plays, film shows, health exhibitions, health, games, etc., enabled us to reach out 20000+ truckers & contract employees. 15 STI infected treated, 295 truckers referred at ICTC for HIV Test. Reported 03 cases of HIV+ and they were linked to pre Anti-Retroviral Therapy. Clinical services were given to the targeted population on a regular basis and distributed 8000+ free condoms by organizing health camps and through social marketing events.

WORK PLACE INTERVENTIONS

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SURAKSHA–(HPCL): In support with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd - TCIF, BCT has conducted awareness and counseling programs for the truckers at HPCL’s three junction outlets, Shoolagiri in Tamil Nadu, Dobbaspet in Bangalore & COMCO Petrol Pump - Ravulapalem in Andhra Pradesh through Khushi Clinics in the year 2014-15. The major objective is to promote the adoption of safe sexual behavior and practices by truckers and to reduce the incidence of STI/HIV/AIDS among the long distance truckers through clinical interventions. Project Suraksha, is a CSR initiative for prevention of HIV/AIDS among truckers which forms a key consumer segment for HPCL and to reduce the incidence of Sexually Transmitted Infections among long distance truckers through clinical interventions. This year, 41000+ truckers reached out through one to one sessions, health camps, IPC & clinical interactions and 430+ STI cases were treated & 10000+ condoms sold. Under different health camps, targeted people were underwent various test like Blood group, Blood Sugar, HIV and eye checkup. Humraahi: In support of Jindal Steel Works, the project was implemented with a focus to increase awareness and prevent the spread of STIs/HIV/AIDS among the truck drivers, brokers, and contract employees, transporters associated with Jindal Steel plant, at Vijayanagara, Toranagallu, and Bellary. This year, around 34343 targeted people were reached out through one to one interaction, Drop in the center, IPC sessions, health camps and focus groups. 400 + cases tested for STI & 500+ for HIV, 5810 cases referred to Govt. Hospital and 6890+ condoms distributed free of cost. Health care services including blood test, STI, TB, Malaria, Eye checkup including spectacles and counseling on HIV/AIDS were organized for the targeted people. Mission against Malnutrition: In support of JSW Steel Ltd., project “Mission against Malnutrition” implemented in Sandur Taluka of Bellary. It was a JSW CSR project that aims to reduce the malnutrition among Children, Pregnant women & Lactating mothers through a regular consumption of Spirulina. During the project period (June 2014 to March 2015) Spirulina a micronutrient was administered to the Children, Pregnant and Lactating mothers for a period of 06 months with a continuous follow up with all the beneficiaries. A total of 10730 beneficiaries (6276 Malnourished Children, 2505 Pregnant and 1949 Lactating mothers) were covered under this project and a significant improvement/increase in health as well as in the hemoglobin of children, pregnant and lactating mothers has been noticed. Chinnara Loka: It’s a Non - Formal Education program and being run for the children of Migrants in the Construction Sector through the funding of Volunteers from Corporate Sector like HP, Wild Wanderers, Exilant Group and BCT. The program delivers three fold services of education, health and nutrition new NFE Centers at two new construction sites (Indraprasta & Global Mall) with 18 & 15 children respectively. This Activity Centre runs classes for 4 hrs. / day, managed by one teacher & a helper.

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Happiest moment of life I Bhagwati Meena, lost myself in the market. By chance, I was noticed by a teacher all alone, helpless and literally crying under a tree in that remote place. He politely asked me about my family and village. Since it was an evening time so he took me to his home where he offered me some food etc. Luckily 1098 Child Help line number clicked in Teacher’s mind and he immediately called up & informed the Child line team about myself. Team came, took me at Dungarpur Child Welfare Committee, where committees has advised to keep me in an Orphanage along with other children. Parallely, the team was working hard in searching my parents at the address earlier shared by me, but it was not correct. After a hard work of five days Child line team met a person who fortunately knew the address of my village Devla Gamdi. Immediately team reached at my village there they met with my parents and finally they handed over me to my parents. It was really a happiest moment for me & my parents.

Gifting smiles In Dharwad district of North Karnataka resides Purti , a bright happy 9 year old studying in class 3rd. Purti is HIV +ve. So are her parents, who are daily wage earners. Purti has many dreams, some of which are being fulfilled through her association with Bhoruka Charitable Trust under the programme INCHARA-a foster care program for the young dependents of people vulnerable to or infected by HIV -AIDS. Purti is very happy these days -she has received crayons and cursive writing book under the Gift a Smile programme. She has begun expressing herself through drawings and has also started writing in the cursive book after regular school hours.

Improvisation in quality of life. I Anju Sharma, 15 years old student of class VII was suffering from poor vision and so was not able to perform well in studies. Fortunately, I have got checked my eyes during a camp organized by Bhoruka Charitable Trust and I was prescribed with a pair of spectacles. With the help of spectacles, eye vision got improved and my quality of life has improved using the spectacles.

Started earning for family I am Manjoo Devi, age 35 years from village Gol of Aspur block, distt,. Dungarpur, Rajasthan. I got married very early at an age of 14 years. My husband is a migrant agriculture labourer, due to seasonal employment it was very difficult for us to meet out the routine expenses of the family including three kids. Under SHG Program supported by NABARD, I along with 11 other women met with BCT staff and thereafter formed and started a Laxminarayan Self Help Group with a saving of Rs. 50 per month. In 2010, I took a loan of Rs. 20,000/- from the group and started a tailoring shop in the village. Now I am earning an extra income of Rs. 1500 to Rs.2000/- per month, this made me financially more secured as I am not only raising my family but also I have increased my saving contribution from Rs. 50 to Rs. 100 per month in the group. My total savings in the group is Rs. 6,600.00/- and I am planning to avail another loan of Rs. 50,000/- for the construction a room for my son and also to expand the bangle business. Everyone in family are happy, kids are healthy and going

to school regularly. Recently group has decided to provide an interest free loan to all its members for the construction of a toilet unit in their home.

SUCCESS STORIES

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