Who We Are
Apna Sansthan is a grassroots Non-Governmental Organization committed to transforming the lives of underprivileged and tribal communities in southern Rajasthan. Founded in 1993 by a collective of passionate and socially conscious individuals, the organization addresses the multi-dimensional aspects of rural poverty and social exclusion through integrated, community-driven development initiatives.
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Program Highlights
Water Conservation & Safe Drinking Water
APNA Sansthan promotes water conservation, groundwater recharge, and efficient irrigation to address water scarcity in rural Rajasthan. The organization develops and restores anicuts, check dams, khadins, ponds, contour trenches, and rainwater harvesting structures to improve groundwater levels and ensure sustainable water availability. The organization has also installed household tap water facilities to provide rural families with clean and safe drinking water. Through community awareness and training, APNA Sansthan encourages water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and the responsible use of water resources, improving livelihoods, health, and the overall quality of life.
Agriculture & Livelihood Development
APNA Sansthan works to improve farmers' income and livelihoods by promoting awareness programmes, modern farming techniques, organic agriculture, crop diversification, and climate-smart farming practices. The organization provides farmers with training, technical guidance, and field demonstrations to increase productivity, reduce cultivation costs, and create sustainable income opportunities.Through these initiatives, farmers are improving their productivity, income, food security, and overall quality of life, while rural communities are moving towards a more sustainable and self-reliant agricultural system.
Women Empowerment & Livelihood Development
APNA Sansthan works to provide women with equal opportunities for economic, social, and leadership development. The organization promotes the formation and strengthening of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), financial inclusion, skill development, entrepreneurship training, and income-generating activities.Women are supported through tailoring and embroidery, dairy farming, handicrafts, and other small-scale enterprises, enabling them to achieve self-employment and increase their income. Through training, capacity building, market linkages, and community participation, APNA Sansthan empowers women to become self-reliant, strengthening their families' economic well-being and contributing to the sustainable development of rural communities.
Health & Nutrition
APNA Sansthan works to improve healthcare services and nutrition in rural communities by organizing health camps, mobile medical services, free health check-ups, and the distribution of essential medicines. The organization also conducts regular awareness and counselling programmes to promote hygiene, balanced nutrition, safe motherhood, and healthy lifestyles among women, children, and families.To strengthen maternal and child health, APNA Sansthan focuses on antenatal and postnatal care, immunization, breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and the prevention of malnutrition. In collaboration with ASHA, Anganwadi, and ANM workers, the organization helps identify high-risk pregnant women and children at an early stage and connects them with essential healthcare services. These efforts have contributed to continuous improvements in the health, nutrition, and overall quality of life of rural communities.
Skill Development & Employment
APNA Sansthan works to provide rural youth, women, and other community members with better opportunities for skill development, self-employment, and sustainable livelihoods. Through vocational training, entrepreneurship development, life skills, and capacity-building programmes, the organization empowers people to become self-reliant and earn a dignified livelihood.The organization provides training in tailoring and embroidery, handicrafts, agriculture-based livelihoods, and other employment-oriented trades. It also supports participants in accessing self-employment, micro-enterprises, and employment opportunities. These initiatives have significantly enhanced the income, employability, confidence, and overall quality of life of rural communities.
Child Education & Nutrition Centre
APNA Sansthan operates Child Education & Nutrition Centres for children aged 3 to 5 years to support their overall growth and development. At these centres, children are provided with nutritious milk and dry ration as nutritional support. They also receive Early Childhood Education (ECE) through basic language and mathematics, play-based learning, creative activities, and value-based education, with a focus on their cognitive, physical, and social development.The centres aim to ensure that children are healthy, well-nourished, and prepared for school. In addition, parents are regularly made aware of the importance of child nutrition, health, and early childhood education, helping to build a strong foundation for every child's holistic growth and future learning.
Empowering Rural Youth as Community Leaders
Building leadership, strengthening communities, and connecting rural families with government welfare schemes for sustainable village development.
APNA Sansthan is implementing a Youth Leadership Programme across more than 20 villages in Udaipur district. The initiative aims to strengthen leadership skills among rural youth, women, and men, promote community participation, and increase awareness of various government welfare schemes.
The programme includes training sessions, village-level meetings, and community discussions where local challenges are identified and practical solutions are explored. Participants are also informed about government schemes and encouraged to help eligible families access the benefits available to them.
Access to Clean Drinking Water in Khedachoda Villages
Through community efforts and organizational support, over 50 families in Khedachoda now have access to safe drinking water at their homes, bringing relief, better health, and renewed hope for the future.
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Empowering Farmers Through Organic Farming Awareness and Training Programs
Our organization regularly conducts extensive awareness and training programs in various villages. The primary objective of these initiatives is to motivate farmers toward organic farming and provide them with practical knowledge.
During these programs, experts teach farmers how to prepare Jeevamrit using local resources. Farmers also learn about soil fertility, water conservation, and natural farming techniques.
Agricultural kits are distributed to help farmers implement what they learn. These include seeds, organic fertilizers, and tools.
These efforts are helping farmers reduce costs, improve crop quality, and adopt sustainable practices.
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