Pragati - IRHDP प्रगती प्रकल्प

Pragati - IRHDP प्रगती प्रकल्प Pragati, the Integrated Rural Health and Development Project (IRHDP)

🌱 Building Stronger Villages, Together! 🤝💚For lasting change, strong communities come first. 💪On 14 & 15 July 2026, Prag...
23/07/2026

🌱 Building Stronger Villages, Together! 🤝💚

For lasting change, strong communities come first. 💪

On 14 & 15 July 2026, Pragati IRHDP conducted a Capacity Building Workshop on the Village Health, Nutrition, Sanitation & Water Supply Committee (VHNSWC) (ग्राम आरोग्य, पोषण, स्वच्छता व पाणी पुरवठा समिती) at Aghai. 🏡

Over two enriching days, Gram Panchayat representatives, Gram Sevaks, MPWs, ASHA Workers, and the Pragati IRHDP team came together to learn, share, and strengthen the committee's role in creating healthier villages. 🌿

✨ What we explored:
🩺 Strengthening village health systems
🍎 Improving nutrition awareness
🚿 Promoting sanitation and hygiene
💧 Ensuring safe water supply
👥 Encouraging active community participation
📋 Building leadership and accountability within VHNSWC

Our expert facilitators are from the Arogya Bhan Team—Dr. Mohan Des, Ms. Anjali, and Ms. Renuka —guided participants through practical discussions, interactive sessions, and real-life approaches to make VHNSWCs more effective and community-driven. 🙌

👏 A special thanks to Ms. Ujjawala (Sarpanch, Mohili) & Mr. Ganesh Jadhav (Sarpanch, Vandre) , Gram Sevaks from Aghai & Vandre, MPWs, ASHA Workers, and everyone who participated with enthusiasm and commitment.

🌍 When communities lead, villages thrive. Together, we are creating healthier, cleaner, and stronger futures—one village at a time.💚

PublicHealth Nutrition Sanitation WaterSupply CommunityLeadership CapacityBuilding ASHA GramPanchayat VillageDevelopment HealthForAll Aghai

🧵💜 Empowering Women Through Skills, Health & Dignity 🌸✨📍 Palichapada, Shahapur Block📅 5–6 July 2026🤝 Over two inspiring ...
07/07/2026

🧵💜 Empowering Women Through Skills, Health & Dignity 🌸✨

📍 Palichapada, Shahapur Block
📅 5–6 July 2026

🤝 Over two inspiring days, 35 women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) came together at Palichapada to learn, share, and build new skills through a training program on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) and reusable cloth sanitary pad making.

👩‍🏫 The training was conducted in two batches and was facilitated by the dedicated resource team from Samajbandh, Pune.

🌿 Beyond learning how to make reusable cloth sanitary pads, the sessions created a safe and welcoming space to openly discuss menstrual health, break long-held myths, and promote healthy hygiene practices. 💬💜

🪡 For many participants, this was much more than a skill-building workshop. It was an opportunity to:
✨ Gain confidence
🩺 Improve family health and hygiene
♻️ Reduce menstrual waste by using reusable cloth pads
💼 Explore sustainable livelihood opportunities through cloth sanitary pad production

💚 At Pragati IRHDP, we believe that empowering women with knowledge and practical skills creates stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures.

🌼 When women learn, communities grow.
🌱 When women lead, change becomes lasting.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to the Samajbandh, Pune resource team for their valuable guidance and to every SHG member whose enthusiasm, curiosity, and determination made these two days truly meaningful. ❤️

📸 Every stitch sewn during this training represents confidence, dignity, sustainability, and hope for a healthier tomorrow. 🌍✨

💜 🤝 🩺 ClothSanitaryPads 🪡 SkillDevelopment 📚 SustainableLivelihoods 🌱 CommunityDevelopment 🌿 RuralWomen 👩‍🌾 HealthAndHygiene ❤️ Palichapada Shahapur EmpowerHer HealthyCommunities SustainableFuture ♻️

07/07/2026

🌿 Where the road ends, our work begins. ❤️

📍 Borala Village, Shahapur Block
📅 3 July 2026

Some villages are so remote that reaching them is a challenge in itself. Borala is one of them.

With the monsoon in full swing, there were no motorable roads to the village. But that didn't stop us.

👣 The Pragati IRHDP team walked nearly 19 km (to and fro) along the banks of Tansa Lake, carrying medicines, hope, and a shared commitment to ensure that no child is left behind.

🩺 Alongside the team was Dr. Amit Nikumbh, Pediatrician, who himself walked 7–8 km through the rain and difficult terrain to reach the camp. Despite the weather and the long journey, he stayed until every child had been examined. His dedication inspired all of us.

👶 Together, we conducted health check-ups for 35 children (0–2 years) and provided essential medicines to those who needed them.

For us, this wasn't just another health camp. It was a reminder that healthcare should reach every child—no matter how far, how difficult, or how inaccessible the journey may be.

💚 At Pragati IRHDP, we are committed to walking the extra mile—sometimes literally—to bring quality healthcare to remote tribal communities.

✨ Because every child deserves care, even where the road doesn't reach.

TribalCommunities CommunityHealth HealthcareForAll EveryChildMatters ServeWithCompassion LeaveNoOneBehind

*222 Families • 222 Seed Kits • 4 Villages • One Mission – Healthy Families Through Organic Kitchen Gardens ...
02/06/2026

*222 Families • 222 Seed Kits • 4 Villages • One Mission – Healthy Families Through Organic Kitchen Gardens 🌱 Healthy Family, Healthy Lifestyle 🌱*

☘️A small seed today can create a healthier tomorrow🌱🌿

On 21 & 22 May 2026 at Palicha Pada and Ravate Pada , and on 28 & 29 May 2026 at Parela and Thakur Pada , Pragati successfully organized Organic Kitchen Garden Training 🌾 and Seed Kit Distribution Programs for tribal communities.

A total of 222 Adivasi community members participated in these interactive training sessions and 222 organic kitchen garden seed kits were distributed to 222 families to encourage household-level cultivation of nutritious🌾, chemical-free vegetables🧪🚫🍃

The training focused on organic farming practices, seed sowing techniques, soil preparation, garden maintenance, and the nutritional benefits of home-grown vegetables🌿. Participants received seeds of Palak, Methi, Coriander, Gavar, Bhendi, Karali, Ghosali, Bottle Gourd, and Ash Gourd to start their own kitchen gardens.

🏡 One Kitchen Garden = One Healthier Family 🌿

Together, we are nurturing healthier families, stronger communities, and a greener future.

utritionForAll SustainableLiving CommunityDevelopment FoodSecurity HealthyCommunities SeedToPlate KitchenGarden Pragati TribalDevelopment GreenFuture OrganicVegetables

🏆 A Proud Moment for Pragati – IRHDP! 🏆We’re so happy to share that Garelpada School has achieved 🥇 1st Rank at the Talu...
08/04/2026

🏆 A Proud Moment for Pragati – IRHDP! 🏆

We’re so happy to share that Garelpada School has achieved 🥇 1st Rank at the Taluka Level and 🥉 3rd Rank in Thane District in the School Kitchen Garden Competition!

This achievement truly shows what can happen when everyone comes together. The hard work of students, teachers, parents, and the Pragati – IRHDP team has made this possible.

✨ Our contribution at Pragati – IRHDP included: Spreading awareness about the scheme among parents and teachers, conducting training sessions to build skills and knowledge, providing seeds (4 times) for continuous gardening, supporting irrigation systems like drip and sprinkler, helping with fencing to protect the garden, giving continuous guidance and support throughout.

Through the PM POSHAN Scheme, this initiative is not just about gardening—it’s about better nutrition, learning by doing, and building a sustainable future for children.

The results are out, and we are now looking forward to the award ceremony!

👏 Heartfelt congratulations to everyone who contributed to this success. This is just the beginning—we will keep growing, learning, and making a difference together.

21/03/2026

Beads, Bonds & Inclusive Skills
At Koshimbde.

women came together—caregivers and mental health users—not just to learn, but to share laughter, creativity, and quiet moments of healing.

Through traditional jewellery-making—Nath, Rings, Earrings, Bugadi, Invisible Necklace, U-Pin, and Mangalsutra Pendants—guided by Mrs. Janhvi Mali.

every bead became a thread of connection, confidence, and joy. Because inclusive spaces don’t just build skills—they nurture belonging, well-being, and growth.

This is a collaborative initiative of Pragati and The Banyan

✨ Empowering Frontline Health Workers for Better Maternal & Child Health 👶🤱The Pragati Project (TISS) successfully organ...
20/03/2026

✨ Empowering Frontline Health Workers for Better Maternal & Child Health 👶🤱

The Pragati Project (TISS) successfully organized a series of two intensive training workshops on Effective Breastfeeding Practices for ASHA workers of Aghai PHC, aiming to strengthen grassroots healthcare delivery and promote healthy early childhood development.

📍 Batch 1: Aghai
12 & 13 March 2026
Venue: Aghai
Participants: 20 ASHA workers from 4 sub-centres
📍 Batch 2: Shahapur
17 & 18 March 2026
Venue: Shahapur
Participants: 21 ASHA workers & 4 ASHA supervisors from the remaining 3 sub-centres

These workshops were designed to enhance the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills of frontline health workers in promoting optimal breastfeeding and infant care practices at the community level.

Key Highlights of the Training:
Importance of early initiation of breastfeeding, Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, Correct positioning and latching techniques, Addressing common breastfeeding challenges, Infant care during the critical first 1000 days, Role plays and hands-on practical demonstrations.

The sessions were facilitated by expert trainers from Nourish 1000 Days, including:
Dr. Pooja Singhania
Dr. Simran Bagwan
Dr. Shilpi Malhotra
Ms. Vaishnavi Sunildev

The second batch training was conducted under the valuable guidance and presence of: TMO – Mrs. Bhagyashree Sonpimpale
Medical Officer – Mrs. Rupali Shendge
Health Assistant – Mr. Shivaji Pagar
Taluka Nursing Officer – Mrs. Jyoti Pawar
The workshops were highly interactive, engaging participants through discussions, practical sessions, and experience sharing, ensuring effective learning and real-world application.
With the successful completion of both batches, all 7 sub-centres of Aghai PHC have been covered, marking an important milestone in strengthening community health systems. These trained ASHA workers will play a vital role in improving breastfeeding practices, reducing infant health risks, and promoting the overall well-being of mothers and children.

On World Social Work Day, in the spirit of Harambee—pulling together—we honour the extraordinary strength of women whose...
18/03/2026

On World Social Work Day, in the spirit of Harambee—pulling together—we honour the extraordinary strength of women whose journeys speak of courage, persistence, and transformation.

They may be called “simple,” but their lives reflect powerful change and quiet determination.

Rajeshvari Katkar—an engineer turned grassroots social worker—brings clarity, tireless energy, and a deep sense of dignity to everything she does. She continues to grow while supporting other women to find their own paths.

Ranjana Tai and Janvi Tai, embody journeys of transformation that inspire.

Ranjana Tai completing her 10th standard in her mid-40s is not just a milestone—it is a reminder that learning and growth have no age. Today, she brings women together, strengthening community bonds.

Janvi Tai’s journey reflects the power of sharing skills and building confidence. She works closely with women in padas and young girls, opening up spaces for learning, self-belief, and new possibilities.

These are not just individual stories—they are shifts in what feels possible within communities. They are true warriors—not in noise, but in resilience. Not in recognition, but in the everyday changes they nurture.

This is Harambee in action—women pulling together, supporting one another, and co-creating hope and harmony where it is needed the most.

CommunityTransformation

🌱 Farmers’ Mela at TISS | Promoting Sustainable Agriculture & Local Seeds 🌾The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS),...
17/03/2026

🌱 Farmers’ Mela at TISS | Promoting Sustainable Agriculture & Local Seeds 🌾

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), through its School of Social Work, successfully organized a Farmers’ Mela under the Viksit Bharat 2047 initiative. The event brought together farmers, students, faculty, and partner organizations to celebrate agricultural knowledge, local traditions, and sustainable practices.

The Pragati – Integrated Rural Health and Development Project (IRHDP) has been working closely with rural farming communities for several years, focusing on land development, water resource management, farmer training, and the preservation of traditional seeds and crops.

Over the past six years, the project has supported the plantation of 15,500 saplings, mainly fruit trees—contributing to environmental conservation, improved nutrition, and enhanced livelihoods. Initiatives like kitchen gardens and mogra cultivation have further strengthened crop diversity and income opportunities.

Farmers from the Aghai region showcased millets, pulses, indigenous and endangered plant seeds, along with traditional and modern agricultural tools. The exhibition highlighted the importance of biodiversity, local crops, and sustainable farming practices.

The event was graced by Prof. Bipin Jojo, Prof. Mouleshwari Vyas, and Prof. Ashabanu Soletti, who felicitated the farmers and appreciated their invaluable contributions.

The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Smitha Nair, acknowledging the participation and support of all stakeholders.

✨ This mela served as a vibrant platform for dialogue, learning, and collaboration—reinforcing the need for partnership-driven, sustainable rural development in the face of climate change and evolving agricultural challenges.

🌱

✨ Empowering Teachers, Transforming Classrooms✨A successful English Language Teaching Techniques Training Workshop was c...
14/03/2026

✨ Empowering Teachers, Transforming Classrooms✨

A successful English Language Teaching Techniques Training Workshop was conducted at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, on 12 March 2026 by Pragati – Integrated Rural Health and Development Project (IRHDP).

A total of 21 teachers, including a ZP School Cluster Head, ZP School teachers, and Ashram School teachers, actively participated in the workshop. The session used interactive methods such as digital learning tools and virtual picture experiences to demonstrate engaging ways of teaching English in classrooms.

Teachers also shared their school experiences, classroom challenges, and the activities they conduct with students. Many participants reflected on the importance of such training programs in improving their teaching practices and making English learning more engaging for children.

The workshop concluded with certificate distribution and reflections, marking a meaningful step toward improving classroom teaching practices.

Special thanks to Dr. Anusha Ramnathan and Ms. Shreyasi Mitra for their valuable support and guidance.

Address

Aaghai
Shahapur
421601

Telephone

+917350797471

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Pragati - IRHDP प्रगती प्रकल्प posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Pragati - IRHDP प्रगती प्रकल्प:

Shortcuts

Share

Category