Lets join us to overcome on Drought situation and save Farmers

Hydroponic fodder unit after 8 days

Hydroponic fodder unit after 3 days

Training of Farmers for Hydroponic fodder unit management 

 Drought!  The Nanded district of Marathwada region has been experiencing Drought from past 3 years. The situation of Food, Fodder and Water has going worse day by day. The Indian Express has published an article “Marathwada: India’s emerging suicide capital” dated 13^th September 2015. Dry-land agriculture is the only source of livelihood for the people in the Nanded district. The long dry spells left the farms unproductive in the area. The investment in the farms without income from the last 3 years hampered farmers’ economics very badly.

The key issues that needed to be addressed are Food, Fodder and Water. For Food, we have managed to support the farmers with seed and fertilizers for the rabbi season and for water we are talking with the Government for Drinking water supply wherever necessary.

But, there is another serious problem battling by both farmers as well as livestock is fodder unavailability. Due to very low land holding capacity (2 to 3 acres), farmers are engaged in livestock conservation as a subsidiary occupation for livelihood. Continuous drought badly affects fodder availability. The rate of dry fodder touches its high.  Either to sell out or give up their livestock is the only way to save their animals against famine starvation. There are no fodder camps, fodder banks in the region, Government programs like fodder development program have failed to yield result due to water scarcity. Farmers’ fodder stock is near about to finish.  Now, they are not in a position to shell out money for fodder purchase or arrangements.  Someone have to make arrangements of fodder for the survival of livestock.

For the situation, ‘Hydroponics’ is the only ray of hope. We can produce green and nutritious fodder at home, in a small space, very less time, less water without soil in fewer efforts. Farmers can save 40 to 50% cost on fodder. One tray of 2 KG Maize seed can produce 10-12 KG of green fodder in 7 days. We are continuously arranging farmers’ group training program to make them understand the technique.

The major expenditure in the unit is plastic trays. One tray costs Rs. 500/- and one farmer needs 4 trays at least, means Rs. 2000/- per farmer. If we support them with the trays, they can make other arrangements easily and save their animals from starvation. Thus helping the community to overcome the situation, we need to support them a unit of the Hydroponics.

We request you to lend a kind hand to save the livestock in the drought situation. Your small support of Rs. 2000/- can make a big difference. Come, Donate now!

Sanskriti Samvardhan Mandal (SSM) has been facilitating for sustainable agriculture development through the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) - the Agriculture Science Center in Nanded district. Please visit www.kvksagroli.com for more about the KVK. 

Independence Day Celebrated With a Concern Towards Environment And Society

As per the tradition, the I-Day was celebrated this year too with a specific thought and Theme.

In the morning, the Flag hoisting ceremony, Guard of Honor and March Past were done in a fitting presentation, filled with national pride and patriotic fervor.

Later that day, The Chairman Mr Pramod Deshmukh announced a Tree Plantation Programme for the Sagroli Village and its surroundings. The activity will be monitored for three years and at the end of which, the tenders will be rewarded with a Rs 1000/- per plant if they nurture the plants with care and support them grow well. The entire programme will be carried out by the students participation under the guidance of Mr. Akash Shinde, The NCC officer.

The Ex-Service men, serving SSM

The Ex-Service men, serving SSM at various positions were felicitated on the occasion as a token of their services to the motherland.

In an act of philanthropy, 






Mr Manoj Panchal, an alumnus of the school, known for his commendable socialservice, emerged again with a hundred school bags to distribute to economically poor children.

Manoj, in a humble note, says, whatever he was able to do for the society was the impact of the character, he was nurtured with, at the school.


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Karma Yogi's 'Smruti Din' Observed With Variety Of Activities

SSM has organised different activities on the occasion of the 11th Death Anniversary of Karmayogi Baba Saheb Deshmukh. A two weeks full activities reflected his mission and vision of Integrated Rural Development.

Cleanliness Campaign on 11th August involved the village youth and SSM's students, who worked hand in hand and spread the message on the importance of Cleanliness and hygiene. Spilling garbage was cleared off the village streets, The blocked drainages were cleared and the disinfectants were sprayed.

Literary, Musical, Sports and Games Competitions were organised in ' Open to All’ format, for all the children and youth of the schools and the village. The winners were rewarded suitably.

Medical Checkup Camp for pregnants and ailing women from around 20 villages proved beneficial for the economically backward communities who remain helplessly unattended due to their financial limitations. A team of doctors, headed by Dr. Swati Swami, M.D., D.G.O, Citi Hospital, Naded, conducted medical checkup, diagnosis and treatment for the attended. In addition, the local Pharmacy shop supplied free medicines to the needy, on the occasion.

SSM’s Project Director Mr. Rohit Deshmukh Participated Asia-Pacific Housing Forum 5 India – Habitat for Humanity at Hong Kong

Mr. Rohit and Mrs. Shraddha Deshmukh participated in the 5th Asia-Pacific Housing Forum held at Hong Kong during 1-4th September 2015.

SSM has been working in affordable housing from the past 20 years in Nanded district. The Asia-Pacific Housing Forum is a biennial conference organized by Habitat For Humanity. SSM has been partnering with HFH-India for affordable housing and sanitation.

The conference has brought together all the stakeholders engaged in affordable housing. Sharing of SSM’s experience, grab new opportunities and learn new low-cost technologies were the motives behind the participation, said Mr. Rohit.

SSM’s Football team on top

1.      The District level football tournament was organized at Sagroli on 24^th July. There were 9 teams participated from Nanded district. This competition was held for 14 to 19-year-old category, students. The results are as follows:

a.      under 14  Final Match: SSM’s Military School team won by 2-0 against the team of Kids Kingdon, Nanded

b.     Under 17  Final Match: SSM’s Ch. Shivaji High School team won by 4-0 against the team of  Horizon international school, Nanded

c.      Under 19  Final Match: SSM’s Ch. Shivaji College’s team won by 8-0 against the team of Kids Kingdom College, Nanded.

These tournaments were organized by district sports department and Mr. Gurudip Singh (Sports manager) appreciates the victory of SSM's student and he loves the environment of Ch. Shivaji high school. Mr. Singh has given special congrats to SSM's Coach Mr. Nandakumar Jadhav, Mr. Vijay bidkar, Mr. Mirza Vasim Beg and Mr. Munna Thakur for their efforts for training.

SSM supports Educational Material to the needy students

On 23rd July 2015, Sanskriti Samvardhan Mandal organized distribution programme for identified needy children. 250 School Uniforms and School material. Eklavya Scholarships to 15 needy children were given away in the presence of the Tahasildar Mr. Vijay Chavhan.
Since 1959, SSM maintaining the tradition of quality education for underprivileged, needy children in Sagroli. Every year, SSM supports Educational Material to the needy students and handover Eklavya Scholarships to 15 students.
The Tahasildar Mr. Vijay was very happy with the programme and appreciated Mr. Pramod Deshmukh, in his address to students.

SSM adopted suicide farmer’s children for education

1.      Mr. Tryambak Shivshette age 33 years from Village Mamdapur, block Biloli committed suicide on 16^th August. Tryambak had seventy thousand loans of a previous year, he deposited all installments to bank on 14^th August and next day he applied for a renewal, but the bank representative refused his application. Under depression, he consumed poisoned on 16^th August and though he was rushed to the hospital in Nanded, he died on 19^th Aug. 

      On 23^rd August, early in the morning Mr. Pramod Deshmukh and SSM’s representatives reached  his home and had lent a helping hand, for the education of Tryambak’s child. In addition, Mr. Pramod Deshmukh promised to support the child for the higher education.

Since many decades SSM supporting each and every needy person whenever it needed.