Under the aegis of the Trust we are launching a Gram Vikas Yojana named “Vivekanandalay”.
This programme has already started at “Velneshwar” Taluka Guhagar with the help
of Shri Joshi family, who gave 2 ½ acres
of their land to the SaathSaath Trust. This land will be used to build
infrastructure to provide initiatives in Education, Health, Agriculture, Rural Employment and Women
Empowerment in the villages in and around Velneshwar.
We have also realized that to make “Gram
Vikas Yojana” successful, we need a team of dedicated, motivated,
trustworthy and selfless volunteers. Today’s young generation is busy in pursuing
their careers and goals. They have the desire to do social work, but do not
have time to spare from their daily routine.
On the other hand, we observe that the joint
family system is diminishing. Economic and financial changes are taking place
at a fast pace and urban cities are growing rapidly. Due to these factors,
Senior Citizens are living alone in cities in unsafe and polluted surroundings and
in constant fear and boredom. Further, today the life expectancy has increased
and most senior citizens live on an average upto 80-85 years, which is almost 20-25
years of active life post retirement.
Most of the Senior Citizens have realized that
if they lead a sedentary lifestyle they would face the ignominies of falling
prey to various illnesses and hence would want to contribute to society and
also lead a healthy, happy and fulfilling life and enjoy their second innings. They have Retired, but
are not Tired.
SaathSaath Charitable Trust has come with a
scheme which addresses these exact needs of the Senior Citizens along their
journey of Gram Vikas Yojana towards Rural Upliftment.
The Trust invites Senior Citizens,
who want to contribute to the Society and participate in the Gram Vikas Yojana
– Vivekanandalaya as volunteers in their second innings to join this project
and help the Trust in developing the village and its economy. These volunteers
can pursue their hobbies that they always dreamt of, during their working days.
Velneshwar is a pristine, beautiful
place in the precincts of nature where pollution and other hazards are unknown,
due to its proximity to nature. It will provide the right atmposphere to the
Senior Citizens to lead a healthy, invigorating and fulfilling life while
contributing to the upliftment of the surrounding villages.
Project Vivekanandalay has already taken off
with the Trust taking possession of the plot and obtaining the property card in
its name. The plot is fenced, internal access road created, a borewell and a
well constructed to meet the water needs at site. Electricity would soon be
available from MSEB. The trust has organized Tree Plantation programs, Medical
Educational Camps for the locals and are actively involved in villagers
involvement.
Project Vivekanandaly will be developed in
Phases. Overall we propose to build a Multi-Purpose Hall, Kitchen and Dining
Area, Administrative Office 12 Bunglows with 24 rooms and housing 48
volunteers, Jogging Track, Temple and all modern amenities for the inmates of
the complex.
SaathSaath Charity Trust now appeals to all Socially responsible citizens to participate in Gram Vikas Yojana – Project Vivekanandalay by donating generously to this ambitious venture and achieve lifetime fulfillment. This is a Not for Profit initiative and collaborative venture between Senior Citizens and Gram Vikas Yojana under the aegis of SaathSaath Charitable Trust. We look forward to your overwhelming support to this social cause. Your support could be in the form of cash or kind.