Flood Relief and Rehabilitation
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Flood Relief and Rehabilitation
Flood Relief and Rehabilitation
The second wave of COVID-19 in Maharashtra was a difficult time for many people, especially those living in rural areas. To make matters worse, several regions of the state were hit by floods, leaving many villages inaccessible and in dire need of help. At BVS Satara, our team of staff members and volunteers, along with the support of many agencies, stepped up to provide relief and rehabilitation to those affected.
Our efforts included distributing food kits to the affected villages and people. These kits contained essential items such as rice, pulses, oil, and other items that were necessary for sustenance. Additionally, we distributed essential hygiene and non-food items such as sanitary napkins, soaps, cleaning agents, and other similar items to many villages and individuals in need.
To ensure access to clean drinking water, BVS also distributed water purifiers in association with several donors. This was a crucial measure as the floods had contaminated many water sources, making them unsafe for consumption. We recognized that access to clean drinking water was essential to prevent the spread of diseases and to ensure the health and well-being of the affected communities.
Our team also undertook activities to clean debris from landslide-hit areas and assisted with other measures that were needed for relief and rehabilitation work. This included repairing damaged infrastructure and helping people rebuild their homes and businesses.
At BVS Satara, we recognize the importance of working together with other agencies, volunteers, and donors to provide effective relief and rehabilitation to those affected by the floods and COVID-19. Our goal was to provide as much support as possible to those who needed it during these challenging times. Details of every event and relief work undertaken by us are mentioned below.
In collaboration with team of Tech Mahindra Foundation, Nirman, Pune our college Yashwantrao Chavan School of Social Work, Jakatwadi, Satara distributed 500 ration kits in Parmale, Jakatwadi, Ambawade, Padali, Asangaon and Kathapur villages. Ms. Kalpana Divadkar, CSR Head, TMF, Pune and her team actively participated in the drive.
We distributed around 75 dry ration kits to women from Akhegani and Jakatwadi village located in Satara Taluka. The distribution drive was conducted in collaboration with and was sponsored by Save the Children Organization from Pune.
In collaboration with Save the Children organization, CYDA, SangramSanstha, MuskanSanstha, YCSSW, Satara, distributed dry ration kits to 72 transgender from Karad city. Ration Kits were sponsored by Save the Children Organization from Pune.
BVS trust’s college YCSSW Satara, distributed dry ration kits to more than 1000 women from villages in Satara, Jaoli and Mahabaleshwar Tehsil. The drive was conducted in collaboration with Tech Mahindra Foundation, Pune; Urmee, Pune; Nirman, Pune and Grampari, a village in Panchgani. Tech Mahindra Foundation sponsored the Ration Kits. Ms. Kalpana Divadkar, CSR Head, TMF, Pune and her team were present for the drive and they actively participated in all activities.
BVS trust’s college YCSSW Satara, distributed dry ration kits to more than 100 poor families from 17 villages in Jaoli Tehsil, in collaboration with Persistent Foundation, Pune and CYDA, Pune. Ration Kits were sponsored by Persistent Foundation, Pune. Mr. Satish Buddhe (BDO Jaoli), Dr. Prataprao Gole, Mr. Amit Kadam and Mr. Yogesh Gole participated in the drive.
BVS trust’s college YCSSW Satara, distributed dry ration kits to more than 1000 poor women from Kandat Valley and Gosavi community from Medha. The drive was conducted in collaboration with Tech Mahindra Foundation Pune.
This drive covered nearly 21 villages named Gadhavli (41), Ahir (175), Gavdoshi (71), Rule and Renoshi Mura (11), Dare (36), Pimpari (36), Akalpe (87), Nivali (30), Lamaj (85), Waghavale (72), Parvat (12), Saloshi (52), Zadani and Dodani Mura (11), Kandat Ban (21), Uchat (60), Morani (14), Mhalunge (14), Arav (34), Valvan (41), Shindi (31), Chakdev (16) and Gosavi community (50) from Medha, respectively. Ms. Kalpana Diwadkar (CSR Head), team of TMF and Bel Hospital actively participated in the drive.
Mr. Satish Buddhe (BDO Jaoli), Mr. Devidas Tamhane (Disaster Management Cell, Collector Office Satara), Mr. Ajitji Sankpal (Tapola), Mr. Amitji Kadam (Jaoli), Mr. Bhaishailendra Mane, Mr. Kishor Kalokhe, Mr. Rajesh Bhosale and Ms. Samata Mane actively supported the drive.
BVS trust’s college YCSSW Satara, distributed dry ration kits to 359 poor womens from villages around backwaters of Dhom dam, TalukaWai, Dist. Satara, in collaboration with Atlas Copco Pvt. Ltd., Pune; CYDA, Pune; and Grampari, Panchgani. Ration Kits were sponsored by Atlas Copco, Pune. Mr. Abhijit Patil, CSR Head Atlas Copco, Mr. Mathew Mattam, Secretary, CYDA and Dr. Shaly Joseph participated in this drive.
BVS trust’s college YCSSW Satara, distributed dry ration kits to 317 poor women from villages around Panchgani, and Jaoli, in Satara district. This was conducted in collaboration with Atlas Copco Pvt. Ltd., Pune; CYDA, Pune; and Grampari, Panchgani. Ration Kits were sponsored by Atlas Copco, Pune. Ms. Shakuntala Pawar, HR Head, Mutha Group of Industries, Satara was the chief guest for this distribution drive.
BVS trust’s college YCSSW Satara, distributed dry ration kits to more than 474 poor women from 10 villages around back waters (Koyana Valley) of Koyana dam near Kharoshi Tapola, Taluka Mahabaleshwar, Dist. Satara. Ration Kits were sponsored by Atlas Copco, Pune, in collaboration with Atlas Copco Pvt. Ltd., Pune; CYDA, Pune; and Bel Air Hospital, Panchgani.
BVS trust’s college YCSSW Satara, distributed clothing and ready to eat kits to people affected due to landslides from villages named Ambeghar, Mirgaon, Baje and Humbarali from Patan Tehsil in Satara District, in collaboration with CYDA Pune. People from the villages were provided accommodation in temporary relief camps at patan and koynanagar. College sent 6 volunteers at the relief camp for management and counseling of people in grief.
In collaboration with Persistent Foundation, Pune and CYDA, Pune BVS trust’s college YCSSW Satara, conducted a distribution drive in Solashi valley. This particular drive was very challenging as all the volunteers had to walk for more than 6 kms in heavy rain to reach the villages. The villages included in the drive were Devsare (34), Majrewadi (18), Achali (63), YeraneKhurda (25) and YeraneBudruk (95). Reaching YeraneBudruk was very tough in particular as it was very badly affected by floods.
In collaboration with Persistent Foundation, Pune; CYDA Pune; and Bel Air Hospital Panchgani we conducted one of the toughest distribution drives. Volunteers traveled for more than 70 kms from backwaters of Koyana dam and distributed 360 kits to people affected due to heavy rainfall in Koyna Valley. 7 villages were covered in this drive, villages Rule (75), Renoshi - (69), Kharoshi (70), Shirnar (15), Dabhekar (26), Dabhemohan (35) and Devli (70). Ms. Sneha Kiswe (Deputy Collector, Collector Office, Satara), Mr Mahesh Gangatirkar (Collector Office, Satara) and Mr. Jagdale (Circle Officer) helped us in the execution of the drive.
BVS trust’s college YCSSW Satara, distributed 70 ration kits to people affected by heavy rainfall in seven villages from the Kandat Valley. The names of beneficiary villages are Shindi (33), Valavan (47), Chakdev (16), Aarav (46), Morani (14), Mahalunge (24) and Nivali (30). This drive was conducted in collaboration with Datwyler Pharma, Shirwal; CYDA, Pune; Bel Air Hospital Panchgani; and YCSSW Satara. Ms. Sneha Kiswe (Deputy Collector, Collector Office, Satara) and Mr Mahesh Gangatirkar (Collector Office, Satara) had provided 200 blankets and had helped in proper execution of the drive.
Distribution drive was conducted in the foothills of Mahabaleshwar in the backwaters of Balkawadi Dam in collaboration with Datwyler Pharma, Shirwal; CYDA, Pune; and Grampari, Panchgani. BVS trust’s YCSSW College Satara, distributed dry ration kits and Hygiene kits to 100 families affected by Landslides from Jor village. Ration Kits were sponsored by Datwyler Pharma, Shirwal.
In collaboration with Eureka Forbes, Mumbai and CYDA, Pune, BVS trust’s YCSSW College Satara distributed water purifiers to 103 flood affected families from Mukawali and Vatambe, villages of Taluka Jaoli, Dist. Satara. Water Purifiers were sponsored by Eureka Forbes, Mumbai. Mr. Satish Buddhe (BDO Jaoli) was the chief guest for this distribution drive.
In collaboration with Eureka Forbes, Mumbai, CYDA, Pune and Bel Air Hospital, Panchgani; BVS trust’s YCSSW College Satara distributed water purifiers to 150 flood affected families from Akalpe Mura, Pimpri Mura, Dare Mura, Ahir Mura, Lamaj Mura, Parvat, Morani, Mhalunge, Zadani, Dodani, Gavdoshi Mura, Rule Renoshi Mura and 16 health subcenters from Mahabaleshwar taluka. Water Purifiers were sponsored by Eureka Forbes, Mumbai.
In collaboration with Eureka Forbes, Mumbai, CYDA, Pune andBel Air Hospital, Panchgani BVS trust’s YCSSW College Satara distributed water purifiers, dry ration kits, blankets and chatai to 35 flood affected families from Ambawade and Kargaon villages. Both these villages are located in a very remote area near Vasota fort. Water Purifiers were sponsored by Eureka Forbes, Mumbai.
UNICEFCYDA and YCSSW, satara in collaboration conducted a three day drive. First drive was conducted at Devsare, Majrewadi, Achali, YerneKhurd and Budruk village from Mahabaleshwar where we distributed 95 non-food kits, 246 Hygiene kits, 33 Educational kits to kids between the age of 3 to 8 yrs, 36 Educational kits to kids between the age of 9 to 14 years and 5 Recreational kits for Aganwadi were distributed.
Second drive was conducted at Koynanagar in Mirgaon, Baje, Humbarli, Gokulnala, Dhokawale, Punavali, Riswad, Kolane, Male and Patharpunj villages. Where we distributed 581 non-food kits, 581 Hygiene kits, 146 Educational kits to kids between the age of 3 to 8 yrs, 131 Educational kits to kids between the age of 9 to 14 years and 19 Recreational kits for Aganwadi. Out of the ten villages where we conducted distribution drives, some of the villages were from the core area of chandoli wildlife sanctuary. BVS trust is very much thankful to Mr. SandipKumbhar, RFO Koynanagar and Ms. SnehalMagar for initiating and leading this entire activity.
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A distribution drive was conducted at Ambeghar village, Tal. Patan, Dist. Satara. Where we distributed 126 non-food kits, 126 Hygiene kits, 66 Educational kits to kids between the age of 3 to 8 yrs, 60 Educational kits to kids between the age of 9 to 14 years and 5 Recreational kits to Aganwadi and Primary School. This drive was conducted in collaboration between UNICEFCYDA and YCSSW, Satara.
On 14th october 2021 around 14 villages named Mhate Khurd Budruk, Vatambe, Ambeghar, Bahule, Punawadi, Dangreghar, Bondarwadi, Mukawali, Vahite, Savali, Varoshi, VeleDhen, Deor from Jaoli block were covered under distribution drive. 170 non-food kits, 470 Hygiene kits, 250 Educational kits to kids between the age of 3 to 8 yrs, 170 Educational kits to kids between the age of 9 to 14 years and 25 Recreational kits to Anganwadi Primary School with assistance and collaboration of UNICEF, CYDA and YCSSW, satara.
Many villages were troubled with the dual epidemic of Covid-19 and floods. In the aftermath of the crisis BVS, Satara as a helping hand to the people distributed non-food and hygiene kits to residents of Laghar, Rengdi, Mukhili Mura, Gadili, Ku Ralushi, Punidi, Nandgane,and Dangreghar villages.
The disaster of the flood caused a large-scale landslide as a helping hand to the people in times of crisis, the villages of waitaluka like GheraKenjal, Khavali, Renavele, Vashivali, Vadvali, Jambhli, Paratvasti, Kondhavale, Kironde, Vasola/Tupewadi, Kondavali, Paratwadi, Nandgane,Waygav, fansewadi were given Hygiene Kits, Educational Kits, and Recreational Kits.
Along with it resident sof the villages of Dare, Daremura, Pappari Mura, Lamaj, Lamaj Mura, Akalpe, Akalpe Mura, Uchat, waghvale, zadani, Dodani and Chakdi, in Mahabaleshwar Taluka were given Hygiene kit, educational kit- 3 to 8 and 9 to 14 age group, and recreational kit to pre-primary and primary schools were given.
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Residents from villages from Mahabaleshwar taluka and Pratapgarh area such as Hatlot, Dudhgaav, Chaturbet, Goroshi, Kumthe, Par, Ghogalewaddi, birmani, Jaoli, Pratapgadh, Kondoshi, Mettale, Haroshi, and Dare were given Hygiene kits, educational kits- 3 to 8 and 9 to 14 age group and recreational kits.
BVS trust’s college Yashwantrao Chavan School of Social Work, Satara received appreciation from District Administration for the flood relief activities carried in the month of July and August 2021. The felicitation was done by Hon. Shekhar Singh, District Collector, Satara. Our institute is eternally thankful to Hon. Mathew Mattam, Hon. PravinJadhav, Hon. Sneha Kiswe and team CYDA for offering their support and cooperation.