Shri Chaitanya Health and Care Trust(SCHCT) has been rendering various community initiatives for the rural and tribal population. The health care activities have been done since 1993 through Bhaktivedanta Hospital and Research Institute and operates clinics in 4 different locations (Hamrapur, Ambiste, Zadpoli and Tarapur) in the Wada taluka. Since 2009 SCHCT has expanded its activity for furthering the cause of tribal people in the area of Wada taluka in Palghar district. We work under 7 different verticals synergised to bring about the holistic development of the rural population.

1) Empowerment of Farmers -- 2000+ families impacted so far.

2) Water Resource Development -- 9000+ people impacted so far

3) Women's Empowerment -- 3000+ women impacted

4) Livelihood for Landless -- 50+ families impacted

5) Rural Education -- 9000+ students impacted in 50+ schools

6) Integrated Rural Development - 5 villages 640+ families impacted so far

7) Health Care -- 100,000+ people impacted through the health care programme.

Appeal

Project: Water Conservation for Climate-Smart Agriculture

Aim:
Harvest Water, Boost Crops, Raise Income by 50% for Palghar Farmers

Objective:
Dig 200 small water storage pits (15ft x 15ft x 20ft) for tribal farmers in Wada, Vikramgad, and Jawhar talukas.

Implementation Plan:
- Farmer Identification: Target small and marginal farmers.
- Site Selection: Assess soil and topography to select suitable sites.
- Pit Construction: Use local labor and machinery to dig pits, each storing up to 1 lakh liters of water.
- Capacity Building: Train farmers on the use and maintenance of pits, focusing on water conservation and crop management.


Return on Investment:
- Each pit will allow 80,000 liters of water to percolate into the ground during monsoon.
- Post-monsoon, 80,000 liters will support winter crops.
- Farmers can earn an additional Rs. 20,000-30,000 by growing extra crops.
- The project will transform wastelands into productive farmland, enhancing agriculture and reducing distress migration.