The transformation FES wishes to see: A photo gallery

The transformation FES wishes to see: A photo gallery

Jashma, district Chittorgarh, Rajasthan 

          This picture shows the workers, mainly women, at the forefront of the training session on re vegetation given by FES  trainers at Jashma village. Revegetation is the process of revamping the soil for better production of plants and trees in that area. It can be done by natural processes or by manual projects. The one depicted in the above picture shows manual revegetation work. 

Choona Khera, Rajasthan 

          This picture shows the villagers, both men and women, take a pledge to protect the pasture lands and cattle at Choona Khera. The reason for this pledge is not simply about afforestation, but on taking essential steps to prevent the kind of scarring that can damage an entire ecosystem. The healthy practices that are promoted via pledge taking are- solving the problem of cattle over-grazing, protecting pasture lands from encroachment, identifying invasive species of plants from non-invasive ones etc. 

Satkhanda, Rajasthan 

          This picture shows the seed sowing session conducted by the trainers at Satkhanda. Seed sowing is an essential practice without which fundamentals of planting will remain unclear. According to one news report, there are four points which must be emphasised while practicing seed sowing- location, time, species and method. In this picture too, the villagers learn these four points while pragmatically handling the process of seed sowing.  

Harisinghji ka Khera Kala, Rajasthan 

             This picture shows the training session by a trainer on re vegetation and seed sowing. Mobilizing and making the general public aware of the problems, solutions and development strategies are important ways in which we empower the villagers, in this case, it might be women. The picture shown above depicts one of the many training sessions that are organized by FES trainers and panchayats. 

Semliya, Barbal, Rajasthan 

          This picture shows the villagers in a meeting for chargah vikas. Various chargah vikas samitis have been constructed, formulated in paperwork, even written about on the newspapers. But none of them actually show us the view of what brews inside these chargah vikas samiti meetings. We can listen to the picture speak to us as the villagers (men) participate in meetings for development projects of their area. 

Hopefully the hard work put in by such a variety of workers will sprout in the form of new trees and plants:) 

RPL certification program of FES trainers assessed on watershed community mobilizer

An assessment took place on Devishankar Sukhwal Rashmi Chittorgarh Watershed and Community Prior Learning Certification center.

Trainers gathered in front of the centre

The written examination on water consumption was conducted by the National Skill Development Organization under the aegis of Foundation for Ecological Security at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Rithola Square, Chittorgarh. In this assessment, 23 block trainers working in all the blocks of the district participated.

The assessment was conducted at three levels, written examination, oral and after that the knowledge of the trainers was tested by conducting field visits. Gaurav Ambesh and Yogesh Verma, who came to take the assessment from RR Infotech Jaipur, a Skill India testing organization, interviewed all the trainers in turn and answered questions about what they had learned about the watershed so far.

During this, Dimple Kumari, Girdhari Lal Verma and District Coordinator Sanwarlal Jat were present from the FES organization. According to them, on the basis of this assessment, these trainers would be given a certificate by the Skill India Development Organization.

Saplings planting at Panchaphal

Under the initiative being taken by Chittorgarh Hindustan Zinc for rural development, work is being done to plant 1300 saplings of Balanagari variety of Sitaphal at Panchaphal Udyan located at Aonvalhera, Gram Panchayat.

Planting of saplings by the villagers

In the next three years, along with the greenery from these plants, these initiatives will also become a source of permanent income for the Gram Panchayat.

Sarpanch of Aonvalhera, Leeladevi Kumawat said that Hindustan Zinc and Gram Panchayat have provided fortifications by Gram Panchayat and Sitaphal saplings by Zinc for the development of Panchaphal. In the future, the Panchayat will also get permanent income and there will be more soil with greenery in the surrounding area.

Fencing is also done by Hindustan Zinc by Hindustan Zinc at Awalkheda. Vaishnav, Shankar Kumawat contributed drinking water to active rural people by laying village representative horticulture development programs and drinking water Ratan Kumawat, Narayan Kumawat, Mukesh well, pump and pipeline for planting saplings.

Source- India Prime 

Removal of encroachment: A story from two villages (part 2)

Jashma village:

A chargah bhoomi meant for building cowsheds had faced encroachment issues in Jashma village, Akola, Chittorgarh.

    Villagers gathered around the location

Recently, the villagers decided to remove the encroachment by proposing this matter to the Gram panchayat. With the efforts of a few people against the encroachment and exhortation enacted by the police administration helped in the removal of encroachment.

Source: Akola reporter Shaikh 

Removal of encroachment: A story from two villages (part 1)

Rashmi road:

For 17 years, Bilanam road was struck with encroachment issues from Dadu Sewak Ashram and Pyarchand, the son of Bhairu Lal on Rashmi road. 

A crawler excavator being used to remove encroachments 

On complaint, tehsildar gave 7 days notice to the encroaches to remove the encroachment from the road. On a given time and date the encroachment had not been removed. Then subdivision officer Mukesh Kumar Meena, tehsildar Naresh Kumar Gujjar, Girdawar, Patwari entered the location and removed encroachment from around 200 metre long road. 

Source: Dainik Bhaskar (Chittorgarh Bhaskar)

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Training on Re vegetation and seed sowing in Dungla

In village Naya Kheda gram panchayat Keval Pura, under the joint aegis of Varmata chargah vikas samiti, Naya Kheda and Foundation for Ecological Security, a training session on re- vegetation and seed sowing was conducted in the village.

Seed sowing activity in the village

In this, CVS members were given training on four ways in which re vegetation, and seed sowing could be initiated, which were as follows- correct selection of time, location, species and method of planting in the village.

Sarpanch Prakash Chandra after understanding the necessity of protection and promotion of common land institutions took the responsibility of protecting the germinated seeds during their growth years. 

Source- local newspaper

Re vegetation as a means of environmental protection

In Kolar village, gram panchayat Magartalav, Foundation for Ecological Security trainer Prahlad Singh Kot gave information and knowledge on chargah vikas samiti and re vegetation to mnrega laborers.

Re vegetation in the gram panchayat Magartalav

He further gave insights on the organisation (FES) and its work in the area of Chittorgarh in the past two years with the support of the state government.

They discussed the information on re vegetation with deep precision with laborers and indulged in vegetation in that stipulated time.

Source: Rajasthan Darshan 

Formation of Chargah vikas samiti in Nanakheda

Under the joint aegis of Foundation for Ecological Security and gram panchayat Bhatoli Bagriyan, a meeting was held in panchayat Bhatoli Bagriyan related to chargah vikas and protection of natural resources.

Villagers gathered at the meeting, Bhatoli Bagriyan, Rajasthan

In the meeting, trainer Hitesh Kumar Taak discussed topics related to availability, utility, development, management of chargah.

In the charagah bhumi vikas samiti meeting Dalichand jatt was made the Head, Pooranmal jatt, Bheru lal Jatt, Shankar lal Jatt, Magla Kunwar, Rupa Bai, Keshar Bai, Santosh Bai, Naru Bai etc were made members of this samiti.

Formation of Bhimrav Chargah Vikas samiti

Under the joint aegis of Foundation for Ecological Security and gram panchayat Potla Kalan, Bhimrao Chargah Vikas Samiti was formed in subdivision of potla kalan gram panchayat in segva village.

Villagers gathered at the training, Potla Kalan, Bhadesar 

During the event, trainer Hanush Mohammad Shaikh gave training to the members on common lands and their respective institutions.

Along with this, he discussed topics on mgnrega and the acceptance of 3 lakh and 57 thousand related to chargah work, employment given through chargah vikas work, promotion of animal husbandry, and control of environment pollution in the village.

In the executive body, ward panch Lehri Bai Jatt, co-head Bhairu lal  Meghwal, members Bhairu lal Jatt, Mathuradas, Hazarilal Teli, Kaluram Meghwal, Hasan Khan, Shrilal Meghwal, Madhulal Meghwal, and Udayram Bhil were nominated by the consensus committee.

Villagers such as Veriram Lodha were also present among others.

Formation of Ram Rahim chargah vikas samiti

Under the joint aegis of Foundation for Ecological Security and gram panchayat Khodip, Ram Rahim chargah vikas samiti was formed in Khodip village, Bhadeshar block.

The meeting also developed into a training session. During the training, trainer Hanush Mohammad Shaikh discussed topics such as commonland institutions, work that will be done with mnrega, acceptance of chargah work, removal of futile plants for foreign acacia plants and animals etc.

On this occasion, head Amna Banu, co-head Shantilal Dangi. In this, Manju Salvi, Munshi Khan, Suresh Chandra Bhil, Gareshram Dangi, Bhairunath, Narayan Das, Shambhu lal Salvi, Ramlal Meghwal, and Hiralal Salwi were also present. 

Formation of Devnarayan chargah vikas samiti

Under the joint aegis of Foundation for Ecological Security and gram panchayat, devnarayan chargah vikas samiti was formed on Lord Devnarayan’s devra according to Rajasthan panchayati raj niyam in the Wani village in Khodip gram panchayat in the subdivision of Bhadesar.

They were given training by trainer Hanush Mohammad who also discussed various topics such as commonland institutions and ways to tackle poisonous plants and trees. On this occasion, executive body including Head wardpanch Guddi bai Jat and co-head Harisih Shatawat, members including Nirmala Nayak, Prabhu bai BhIl, Ramniwas Jat, Lajeram Jatiya, Prakashdas, Baabulal Jat, Vediraam Prajapat became part of the committee. 

Formation of Mavra Mahadev Chargah Vikas Samiti in Mavra village

Under the joint aegis of Foundation for Ecological Security and gram panchayat, Mavra Mahadev chargah vikas samiti was formed in the subdivision of Aakya gram panchayat in the village Mavra.

Villagers in the samiti, Mavra village

On this occasion, the organization’s trainer Hanush Mohammad Shaikh gave training lessons to the members on topics related to air, pollution, water, soil and work related to mgnrega. During the training, discussions on employment, animal rearing, and ways to get rid of environmental pollution were also discussed with enthusiasm.

On this occasion, Vediram Lodha, Pappu lal Gadri, Gopulal Keer, Shankar Keer, Prahlad Gadri, and other villagers were present. On the executive board, members such as Head ward panch Kailash Gadri, co-chair Babulal Sharma, member Prabhu Gadri, Manohar Keer, Pappu Rao and Jagdish Keer were nominated by the committee.

Formation of chargah vikas samiti in gardana village

Under the joint aegis of Foundation for Ecological Security and gram panchayat, Chargah vikas samiti was formed in Gardana village.

The members were given training by the organization’s trainer Govindram Meena.

The executive body of the samiti appointed Bheru Lal Gayari as Head and Rameshwarlal Gayer as Deputy Head. Members of this samiti involve Dalu Gayeri, Ashok Regar, Nakshatramal Jaat, Dalichandra Gayeri, Kalabai Regar, Gadibai Rav, Gopibai Gameti and Gameri Bai Keer.

Formation of Surya charagah vikas samiti

The formation of Surya Chargah Vikas Samiti in Rajiv Gandhi Seva Kendra took place at Bansen village with the joint support of Foundation for Ecological Security and Bansen gram panchayat according to Rajasthan Panchayat Raj Niyam, 1996, article 170 (1).

Villagers gathered at the samiti, Bansen villaged

The members were given training by organisation’s trainer Hanush Mohummad Shaikh on the topics concerning commonland institutions and acquisition of about 43 lakh funds in cooperation with mgnrega schemes. Due to this initiative, there are many villagers who found employment and animal rearing practices were given encouragement. Villagers discussed ways of ridding themselves from environmental pollution and reliable ways of charagah etc. On this occasion, Sarpanch Bhagwanti Nahar, in the presence of members of gram samiti Head wardpanch Ashok Lada and Deputy Head Pooja Jatiya, members Umesh Aagar, Lajwanti, Twinkal Rao, Narayani Bai were appointed with consensus from the villagers. 

Formation of Banjar bhoomi and chargah vikas samiti, Somi village in Rashmi tehsil

Banjar Bhoomi and Charagah Vikas Samiti were formed at Somi gram panchayat.

Under the joint aegis of Panchayat samiti and Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), the samiti was formed and the members were given training in the auditorium hall of Somi gram panchayat.

Training session at the Chargah Vikas Samiti, Somi gram panchayat

In this, leaders from the organisation, Dinesh Chandra Pareek and Kailash Chandra Pareek, gave a speech on common land institutions, safety protocols regarding environment and the ill effects of environment exploitation and positive utilization of common and pasture lands. Furthermore, dignitaries such as Sarpanch Narayan Lal Aheer, Deputy Sarpanch Jamna Devi Aheer, Ward Panch Kishan Lal Aheer, Gram Vikas Head Madan Mohan Bhati, Rozgar Sahayak Kailash Sharma and gram residents were present.

Formation of Banjar bhoomi and Chargah vikas samiti in Bhainsorgarh

In the town, Durga Chargah Vikas Samiti was formed. In the town, trainer Asha Khajwaniya gave insights into the working of common land institutions.

In this way, information on how to utilize common land and pastures were also dispensed.

Dignitaries such as Head Ashok Kumar Shringi, Deputy Head Jeet Kumari, Kailash, Bhagirath, members such as Gulabchand, Gajendra Singh Gaur, Meena Devi, Peer Mohamed, Uma Mehra also attended the session. 

Formation of Mahadev Charagah Vikas gram samiti in Rawatbhata

Mahadev Charagah vikas gram samiti was formed in Badoliya panchayat, Mahupura village in Rawatbhata Tehsil in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan. 

Members attending the training, Badoliya panchayat, Rawatbhata

A total of 11-member committee was formed in the process. After the approval of the villagers, Head Chauthmal and Deputy Head Geeta Bhoi were appointed. Trainer Asha Khajwaniya from Foundation for Ecological Security was responsible for dispensing information on Chargah Commonland Institutions. Apart from the members, attendees such as Chotulal, Amarlal Meghval, Mahendra Singh were also present during the event.

Dated: 10-12-2019

Formation of Charagah Vikas Samiti in Keeratpura village

Banjar bhoomi and Chargah vikas samiti was formed in Keeratpura with the help of Foundation for Ecological Security (FES). 

According to sources, Banjar bhoomi and Chargah vikas samiti in Keeratpura Rajiv Gandhi Seva Kendra was formed on the directions of Chief Executive Officer of Zila  Parishad. 

Villagers gathered at the training, Keeratpura village, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan

Proposals to remove grasses and encroachments in pasture and common lands were discussed during the meeting. Leaders from the organisation such as Lakshmilal Prajapat and Rameshwar Lal Meena gave training to the villagers who attended the event. Dignitaries such as Udaylal Gujjar, Sachiv Motilal Lal Jarawa, Krishi Prayavekshak Ishwar Lal Meena, Patwari etc also attended this event.