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Annual Report 2016-17

F O U N D A T I O N

Empowering People... Building Resources...

Vision

Mission

AROH seeks a world where people live in dignity and security and there are equal opportunities for all. The vision is for empowerment of the underprivileged and deprived communities and to see that their development creates a productive force for the process of national development.

To provide eective assistance to the underprivileged, weak and poor people and communities, especially women, in rural and semirural areas and slums by way of developing their life-skills, economic-skills and socio cultural-skills and making them self-reliant. AROH's overarching mission is to create an equitable society where all human beings coexist with dignity.

Message from the President “India lives in villages” were the golden words of Mahatma Gandhi many decades ago. Ironically after almost 50 years the data does not seem to disagree.

Today a majority of the Indian population still live in the villages. Though there is substantial migration from rural to urban areas in India, still almost 68% of India continues to live in rural areas.

Today, after almost 7 decades of independence, the villages take a backseat in almost every aspect of socio-economic analysis. We have created an economy of rich cities and poor villages, surging urban areas and decaying rural areas.

A look at the Socio-Economic Census (2011) data regarding rural livelihood and employment is scary.

Almost three fourths of the rural households live with a monthly income of less than Rs 5000. More than half the rural households do not own land and more than half of them are casual labour.

Inequality persists in all spheres, including the all pervasive gender inequality. Despite high rates of economic growth, inequality is particularly apparent among marginalized groups. Women participate in employment and decision making much less, than men. This disparity is not likely to be eliminated soon.

India’s poor performance on women’s empowerment and gender equality is reflected in many indicators,

For the past 15 years, AROH has been working towards skill development and empowerment of youth and women, specially from rural backgrounds. In the year 2016-17, in addition to skills and enterprises, the Foundation has been working on an integrated approach for rural development. Selected villages are provided all round help and support to bring improvement to their socio economic and environmental status.

The Foundation strives to eliminate gender inequality through its various focussed programmes leading to women’s empowerment and capacity building. The Foundation has gained rich experience in running women oriented skill development programmes, specially for rural women, thereby empowering them for taking up gainful engagement, either through job placement or enterprise.

The pioneering programmes designed by AROH Foundation have been much appreciated by the stakeholders for their innovative approach and sustainability. We have received financial support from various prestigious corporates and public sector organisations, which has made our journey possible.

We shall continue to empower our people and strengthen our resources to create a better tomorrow for all those marginalised communities who have been left out from the sphere of development.

Dr Neelam Gupta Founder President & CEO

AROH

F O U N D A T I O N

Eorts Towards Sustainable Rural Development Holistic Rural Development Programmes were continued in the 24 villages of Chhattisgarh and 5 villages of Meghalaya covering a population of over 50,000.

A fresh initiative for holistic development of 18 villages in three districts of Badaun was started in 2016-17 covering more than 50,000.

A programme on Natural Resource Management and environmental improvement was taken up in 6 villages of Gautam Budh Nagar District in UP. In 2016-17, the various programmes envisage to provide better life and prosperity in a total of 63 villages in 3 states through various interventions.

‌to create a sustainable pool of resources (human, natural and others) to bring social and economic transforma on in villages

Rural Development - Key to Nation’s Progress

Training and capacity building of farmers During the year 2016-17, more than 10,000 farmers were trained in better farm and crop practices in 63 villages in the states of Chhattisgarh, UP and Meghalaya.

As a result of training and exposure to better practices, most of the farmers were able to improve the quality and quantity of their produce and subsequently earn better incomes.

The intervention also gave them nutritional support through successful cultivation in their backyards.

Non-farm practices for farmers’ sustenance During the year 2016-17, more than 1200 farmers were trained to set up their azolla and vermicompost units to improve the status of their livestock and crops.

In summers there was no fodder to feed the cows. I learnt to grow Azolla. After I fed Azolla ro my cow, it started giving 3 litre extra milk. She also looks healthier, thanks to Azolla.

- Ramvati from Chhattisgarh.

I did not know that Kechua could be used to make manure. I learnt to do vermicomposting. Not only do I use it for my crop, but I am also able to sell the extra compost produced and get an extra income.

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A village women in Uttar Pradesh harvesting Azolla to feed her cattle

A farmer in Chhattisgarh managing his vermicompost pit to boost his crop yield

350 SHGs 4,000 Women 5 States Successfully trained to run enterprises such as: Mushroom cultivation Goatry Piggery Rabbit Rearing Soap and detergent making Pickle making Badi and Papad making Bee Keeping Vermicomposting Azolla Culture Soft Toy making

Women SHG working on mushroom cultivation in Chhattisgarh

Enriching Lives through Rural Enterprises During the year 2016-17, more than 2,000 women received skills and capacity to take up an additional vocation to help them earn some extra income while being at home for their family.

Women participated in large numbers and learnt the skills to create new things and a source of income for themselves.

Women SHG working on mushroom cultivation in Chhattisgarh

Rural Innovations Women Empowerment is at the core of all programmes taken up by the Foundation.

In order to improve the lives of women by reducing drudgery and misery in their lives the Foundation continued with the deployment of innovative tools like smokeless chulhas and water wheels which started in the previous years.

In the year 2016-17, more than 3000 women in the states of Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya and Uttar Pradesh were helped in improving their lives.

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I was cooking on mud chulha and my eyes used to water all the time. My new Chulha is really good and my eyes do not water any more. I save on the fuel too.

Savita, Distt Badaun, UP

Promoting Quality in Education During the year 2016-17, initiatives were taken up to improve quality of education in more than 150 schools in the states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh through the following initiatives: Ÿ

150 school buildings repaired and repainted to make them appealing to students.

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Water facility provided for children in 250 schools.

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Toilets constructed in 328 schools in Bihar and Chhattisgarh under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

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Statewide mass awareness campaigns under CLTS.

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Swings and Slides provided in 31 schools.

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BALA Concept painted in the classrooms of 140 schools.

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School bags and bottles distributed to 4000 children.

Improving Learning Outcomes During the year 2016-17, initiatives were taken up to improve quality of education in more than 150 schools in the states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh through the following initiatives: Ÿ

150 school buildings repaired and repainted to make them appealing to students.

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Water facility provided for children in 250 schools.

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Toilets constructed in 328 schools in Bihar and Chhattisgarh under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

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Statewide mass awareness campaigns under CLTS.

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Swings and Slides provided in 31 schools.

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BALA Concept painted in the classrooms of 140 schools.

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School bags and bottles distributed to 4000 children.

Improving Natural Resources During the year 2016-17, several initiatives were taken up to improve the natural resources in villages under the integrated rural development projects in the states of Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya and Uttar Pradesh. Ÿ

35 ponds were rejuvenated in Chhattisgarh during the year.

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More than 20 rainwater harvesting ponds were created.

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12 check dams were built.

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Group borewells were created as an innovative measure to revamp lost water bodies

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Awareness was created in 63 villages about judicious use of water.

Saving our most precious resource

Working Towards Swachh Bharat In the year 2016-17, various interventions were taken up to contribute towards the national mission of Swachh Bharat. 타

Toilets with water lifting and storage units were constructed in 250 schools in Chhattisgarh and 5 schools in UP.

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Old and defunct toilets were renovated and put to good use in 140 schools in Chhattisgarh.

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Large scale awareness campaigns were taken up in the states of Chhattisgarh, UP and Meghalaya to facilitate Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in project areas.

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Bal Sansads and Swachhta Doots were created for maintenance and use of toilets constructed.

Journey towards ODF Communities With Government’s focus on Swachh bharat Abhiyan, 2016-17 gave an opportunity to work with the communities to make them open defecation free. The task included construction of household toilets, repair of defunct toilets, awareness and motivation of people for use of toilets. Ÿ

1800 individual household toilets were constructed in 24 villages in Chhattisgarh and 18 villages in UP.

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More than 2000 old and defunct household toilets were renovated.

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Large scale awareness campaigns were taken up in the states of Chhattisgarh, UP and Meghalaya to facilitate Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in project areas.

Providing Safe Drinking Water Most of the villages in India do not have access to safe drinking water as there is no water supply available in the villages.

During the year 2016-17, the Foundation took up installation of 140 solar water pumps in 5 states of India.

18 pumps were installed by the ned of the year.

The pumps provided clean and safe drinking water to a population of more than 50,000 persons in 18 villages.

Harnessing Renewable Energy During the year 2016-17, various interventions were taken up to provide solar powered infrastructure in areas receiving inadequate power supply or water supply.

850 solar street lights were installed in villages in Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya and Uttar Pradesh.

12 Solar water pumps were installed, including one in high altitude region in Meghalaya.

Solar Lanterns were distributed to more than a thousand students to help them study at night.

Solar home lighting systems were installed in 5 Panchayats in Rajasthan and 300 households in Chhattisgarh and UP.

Abridged Income & Expenditure Statement for the Year Ending 31st March 17

Financial Reports 2016-17 In the year 2016-17, the Foundation had a turnover of 20,94,97,497.70 as against the last year’s turnover of Rs. 15,77,06,825.70.

Some of the extensive programmes which contributed to the funding in 2016-17 were Sanitation and Rural Infrastructure programmes.

Particulars

Current Year F. Y 2016-17 (Rs.)

INCOME : Project Grants Bank Interset & Other Income Total EXPENDITURE : Projects Expenses Deprecation Adminstration Expenses Total Surplus/ (Deficit)

The Foundation reported a growth of nearly 25% from the previous year’s income.

Abridged Balance Sheet for the Year Ending 31st March 17

The growth trend seems to continue in the coming year as some of the programmes are long duration which would continue for three of more years.

Assets : Fixed Assets Current Assets Loans & Advances

Particulars

Liabilities : Corpus Accounts Funds Accumulated Unsecured Loan Current Liabilities Total Surplus/ (Deficit)

20,25,56,891.51 6,55,942.00 20,32,12,833.51

14,69,99,984.60 8,04,718.00 14,78,04,702.60

14,60,84,092.68 29,04,741.00 61,07,408.83 15,50,96,242.51

7,76,99,173.63 18,56,902.00 33,09,466.10 8,28,65,541.73

4,81,16,591.00

6,49,39,160.87

Current Year F. Y 2016-17 (Rs.)

Total

Previous Year F. Y 2015-16 (Rs.)

Previous Year F. Y 2015-16 (Rs.)

1,21,26,583.00 16,92,15,082.70 2,81,55,832.00 20,94,97,497.70

1,17,17,494.00 11,71,66,749.70 2,88,22,582.00 15,77,06,825.70

2,19,07,397.67 15,96,86,748.03 90,00,000.00 1,89,03,352.00

2,21,48,771.50 11,50,89,956.20 2,04,68,098.00

20,94,97,497.70 -

15,77,06,825.70 -

Project Sector

Details of major projects running in the year 2016-17 Funding Partner Projects

Duration

Integrated Village Development Programme

HDFC Bank, Uflex Ltd., Food Flex Ltd.

Integrated village development programme in states of UP, Meghalaya and Chhattisgarh with inetrventions such as Natural Resource Management, Rural Enterprises, Health and Sanitation, Agriculture and Livestock, 3 years, starting Renewable Energy etc. from 2015-16

Skills and Rural Enterprises

WAPCOS Ltd., Angelique Foundation, SAIL, BALCO, USHA International

Skilling of rural youth and women in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Bihar and preparing them for rural enterprises through creation of SHGs.

3 years starting from 2014-15

Placement Linked Skill Development

Ministry of Rural Development, PREF

Placement linked skill development and training of rural youth and women in the states of Bihar, UP and Odisha.

Continues from 2014-15

Education

Agricultural Insurance Company of India, Global Giving, HDFC Bank

Remedial Innovations in School Education in Delhi/NCR. Improvement in school infrastructure and quality of education in 3 years starting Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya and Uttar Pradesh from 2015-16

CSR Professionals Tarining

IICA

Training of young professionals in CSR domain

AROH Governing Body Members Dr. Neelam Gupta, Founder President and CEO Versha Gupta, Secretary Anupma Jain, Execu ve Member Shirley Jain, Execu ve Member Ashish Gupta, Execu ve Member Alka Jain, Execu ve Member Rita Gupta, Execu ve Member

ongoing from 2014-15

Credentials An ISO Certified 9001:2008 Organization Empanelled with National IA Hub of Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) Empanelled with TISS CSR Hub Permanent registration with MoRD Consultants for the World Bank for CSR in India National Level Monitor( NLM) for development schemes of MoRD Empanelled with Planning Commission Empanelled on Advisory Board of National CSR Foundation Certified for 'Good Governance' as per desirable norms by Credibility Alliance Member of Education Committee of PHD Chamber Institutional Member with National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD) Hyderabad

Awards and Recognition (2016-17) Best Practices in India CSR Award by India CSR India CSR Network in association with Asia-Pacific Institute of Management, New Delhi organized National Summit on Best Practices in CSR. The Project Integrated Village Development by AROH Foundation and HDFC Bank on 3rd March 2017 was being nominated as a winner as Best Practices in CSR sector for its unique holistic, sustainable and comprehensive participatory approach in the area of Rural Development. Dr Neelam Gupta, President AROH Foundation received the award.

Outstanding Achievement Award : Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs in association with National Foundation for Corporate Social Responsibility organized a certificate distribution and valedictory ceremony for second batch of IICA Certified Program (ICP) in CSR on May 17, 2017 at Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, IMT, Manesar. AROH Foundation is one of the partners of the program were recognized by the outstanding achievement awards for the exemplary work done in implementation of the program. Ms. Surabhi Yadav, Chief Mentor, AROH Foundation received the award on behalf of the organization.

Best NGO Award at CSR Leadership Summit: Mumbai AROH Foundation – a national level NGO strengthening government programmes and CSR initiatives was recognized at CSR Leadership Summit on May 26, 2017. It was awarded under the category Best NGO for exemplary work done in the area of Grass root Leadership and Social Innovation. The award was received by their president – Dr. Neelam Gupta and Mr. Surender Kumar- Senior Project Manager, Integrated Village Development received the award on behalf of the organization.

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