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Aims & Objectives
Natural resources development and management, village industries, women empowerment, information and technology, human resource development, agriculture and rural.
Achievements
It can be seen from the work done by it in culminating the efforts on behalf of the CARD team for the purpose of development, crisis relief and rehabilitation. Various projects of agriculture and sustainable village development have been undertaken through the CARD since its inception.
Skill & Placements
In this, mainly 300 youths have been trained in skill development and jobs have been provided to them in various corporate companies in Metro Cities. Supported by Smile Foundation & KSWA-Future Group.
Sustainable Livelihood
It is noteworthy to mention that, 60 widows, abandoned and poor needy women have been trained in sewing and sewing machines have been distributed to them free of charge. Supported by AFARM under USHA Silai School.
Drought Relief NRM Work Employment
CARD has provided employment to eight thousand laborers in 20 villages of Badnapur Tahsil were provided employment through MNREGA during the ongoing drought relief program as Village Level Organization (VLO) Supported by Jansathi Dushkal Nivaran Manch.
IWMP Trainings – Project Training Org.(PTO)
Under Integrated Watershed Development Management Program in Jalna, Raigad, Nashik and Kolhapur districts, 3500 farmers have been given various trainings under 35 Watershed Development Committees and various works of water and soil conservation have been undertaken. Supported by Govt. of Maharashtra's Agriculture Dept.
COVID 19 Relief Work
For the last 2 years, 4500 poor and needy families in Jalna, Buldhana, Osmanabad, Nanded, West Melghat affected by Covid-19 Pandemic, have been provided with food grains, grocery materials and food for thirteen days continuously for the migrant labourers returning from the city to the village on foot. The CARD has provided security face guard, gloves, N-95 mask, sanitizer, etc. to 200 Police Personnel. COVID 19 awareness and health screening campaign to counter the 3rd wave of Corona.
Health Monitoring & Awareness Campaign Mobile Van
Syngenta India Limited, Aurangabad and CARD Jalna jointly conducted activities for 3 months continuously. The human loss caused by the second wave of Covid 19 is irreparable. Experts and the government had announced that there will be a possible 3rd wave of Corona as a precautionary measure to prevent such a situation from reoccurring. 105 villages of Buldana and Jalna districts to prevent the possible third wave of Corona from affecting the lives of the rural areas by creating public awareness about the symptoms of Corona and taking actual temperature and oxygen levels. In order to send them for immediate treatment if they are found, from August to December 2021 Arogya Rath will move from village to village and the third wave of Covid 19 should be treated using masks, washing hands clean, maintaining a distance of 6 feet, treating them as soon as the symptoms of cold, fever, cough etc. appear. Preliminary examination of the persons working in the field was done by taking the temperature with the help of actual temperature gun and taking the oxygen level through the oximeter. For this, he has worked hard to conduct covid test of 7560 people by appointing two health workers Manisha Sonawane and Jyoti Chandode through Syngenta and CARD.
Health Safety Environment
The CARD has undertaken various activities for health, safety, environment conservation. With this, organic farming lessons are being given to the farmers through the production of Shivansh organic fertilizer from agricultural waste, dung and water.
Legal Literacy Camps
Taken 50 Free legal education and Legal Literacy Camps Year 2011-2012 & 2013-14 in Buldana District supported by National Legal Service Authority (NALSA).
School Library
A well equipped library has been set up in Zilla Parishad school with CSR funds of Syngenta India Limited at Sawangi Tekale and Vadgaon Tejan in Buldhana District for all-over development of rural students to study all subjects under one umbrella.
Jal Jeevan Mission (Rural) - Implementing Support Agency (ISA)
CARD has been working to provide 55 liters of drinking and consumption water per person per day to families in 40 villages for Navapur Tahsil. As Implementing Support Agency from 15 July 2021.
Swachchh Bharat Mission (Rural) Phase 2 - Technical Service Provider (TSP)
Sewage solid waste is being managed in 34 villages of Varud Tahsil of Amravati District & 10 Villages of Navapur Block of Nandurbar district. From 28 Aug 2021.
Environmental Sustainability
Farmers are using mulching paper to produce more in the fields, after it is produced, it is being collected and given to a recycling company for proper disposal. To convince the importance of drip irrigation to get more production with less water, an awareness campaign is being carried out by conducting actual study on the farmers' fields. Near about 1200 farmers are being trained through soil testing to plant and manage fertilizer accordingly. The farmers are trying to refill their well by stopping the rain water from falling. The CARD has been guiding the farmers of Azu side by refilling the well of 20 farmers. So also, to conserve the environment.
Child Rights and Child Education
Center for Social Action (CSA), Mumbai and Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD), Jalna under Bal Sabha Manch Project from July 2020 - June 2021.
Child Marriage Free Nandurbar and Elimination of Child Labor, Prevention of Child Trafficking
From July 2024, the project To Justice for Children is being implemented in collaboration with the international network Just Right for Children to make Nandurbar district child marriage free and child trafficking free. Till date, 600 child marriages have been stopped by counseling, creating awareness and giving an oath to the parents of minor children who are coming of age that they will not get married. While 54 children who were trafficked for child labor and illegal business have been rescued with the help of the local administration, Child Protection Cell, Legal Services Authority, and Police Force.
Strengthening Healthcare in Nawapur: A CSR Initiative by BPCL & CARD NGO
In the financial year 2024–2025, CARD NGO, with CSR support from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, carried out a health-centric project in Nawapur Taluka of Nandurbar District, Maharashtra—one of the aspirational districts recognized by NITI Aayog. The project focused on strengthening healthcare infrastructure by equipping nine Primary Health Centres (PHCs) with advanced medical equipment and providing diagnostic tools to 255 ASHA workers. Implemented in collaboration with the District Health Department, the project was successfully completed by March 2025. Its objective was to enhance early diagnosis, timely referrals, and effective treatment, thereby improving health outcomes for over 25,000 beneficiaries annually, with a special focus on women and children.
Bal Sabha Manch
Under this project, work is underway to fulfill the following objectives:
- 1To create public awareness about child rights and rights of children.
- 2To provide opportunities for holistic personality development and leadership development of children.
- 3To provide a platform for children's voice and advocacy at various levels at the government level regarding various questions, issues, problems and difficulties of children. CARD has taken many meetings with Children for strengthen.
Block Level Bal Manch Program 2021
In collaboration with Center for Social Action, Mumbai and Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD), Jalna under Bal Sabha Manch Project. To make the children aware about the child and their rights and rights through the democratic process, to develop their overall personality development and leadership qualities, to provide a platform to reach the voice of the children's questions and issues to the government officials. To support children through animators or motivators along with school students on 10 February 2021 from 10 am to 11.45 Zilla Parishad Vidyalaya Jaffrabad District Jalna and from 12.30 pm to 2 pm Sahkar Maharshi Late BhaskarRao Shingane Secondary School, Savkhed Bhoi Dist. Deulgaon Raja Dist. Buldhana.
Empowering ASHA Workers in Jalna: A Digital Health Initiative by BPCL & CARD
In rural Jalna, where ASHA workers serve as the lifeline of community health, a powerful transformation began with the CSR support of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). Through this initiative, the Center for Agriculture & Rural Development (CARD) equipped 434 ASHA workers in Badnapur and Bhokardan Talukas with digital diagnostic kits, enhancing their ability to deliver timely, accurate, and doorstep healthcare.
What began as a distribution of tools quickly grew into a movement of confidence and capability. With devices such as digital thermometers, BP monitors, pulse oximeters, baby and adult weighing machines, stature meters, and field bags, ASHA workers became digitally empowered health ambassadors. Training, demonstrations, and continuous support helped them shift communities from reactive care to a culture of prevention.
The impact is visible and inspiring:
- 10,000+ individuals to be screened in the first year
- Significant rise in early detection of key health conditions
- Reduction in avoidable referrals
- Stronger coordination with PHCs and district authorities
- Reliable health data emerging from the grassroots
“Yet, the true success lies in everyday stories ~ early diagnosis, timely interventions, and communities that now feel healthier, informed, and empowered.”
BPCL's CSR support has strengthened the rural healthcare ecosystem and created a scalable model for other underserved regions. CARD gratefully acknowledges BPCL's vision and partnership in making this impactful journey possible. Together, we have built not just a project, but a lasting legacy of empowerment and community wellbeing.
Award / Appreciations
Awards
CARD has received award from Marathwada Lok Vikas Manch, namely Late Madhukar Dhas Memorial Award 2020.
The CARD has been facilitated with the Award of Food Security in the Era of Covid 2021 from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jalna.
Appreciation
Outreach Bureau Dept. of Govt. of India had appreciated 3 times.
Syngenta has appreciated for exemplary commitment and dedicated services through a faithful partnership for implementing Environmental Sustainability projects in Vegetable Field production during year 2021.
Maha NGO Federation – Certificate of Honor & Rs.10,000/- for Drought Relief Works in 2019.
Supporters & Partners
Govt of India's Dept.
Nehru Yuva Kendra, Jalna., Outreach Bureau, Central Board of Labour Education, National Legal Services Authority.
State Govt. Dept.
DSAO, Jalna, Raigad, Nashik, Dist. Information Office, Social Forest, State Women Commission, Zilha Parishad Nandurbar, Amravati Panchayat Samiti Navapur & Warud. BPCL.
Multi-National Companies & Network
Syngenta, East-West, Advanta, Reliance Foundation, Rise Against Hunger India, Smile Foundation, Annada Foundation, CORO India, AFARM-USHA, FES-Coast, Yuva Rural, MLVM, Dyanjyoti - Janasathi Dushkal Nivaran Manch, RSCD-Marathwada Drought Relief Mission, Navnirman Education, Maha NGO Federation, RRA Network etc.
President Prof. Suvarna Dandge, Vice-President Prof. Dr. Ramdas Nihal, Secretary Pushkaraj Tayde, Joint Secretary Raghunath Shewale, Treasurer Sonia Telgad, Director Adv. Santosh Wankhede, Mangala Rasal, Sunita Magare and staff members of CARD etc. are working hard to carry out activities useful to the society.
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Contact
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Head Office
PN 14, Kapilwastu Housing Society, Serve No 457, Samangaon Road, Rajputwadi, Jalna - 431203