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UDYAMA
Review for Udyama, Bhubaneswar, , India
Sunadhar Mirgan, a resident of Balenga village located in Kosagumuda Block of Nabarangpur district earns his livelihood primarily from one acre of land, the only asset under his possession. He has four sons and one daughter, all got separated after their marriage. He was under high depression and totally clueless about what to do after the heavy flood of 2011 which completely destroyed his paddy field. Not a single crop plant could be saved. At this time the VDC (village development committee) constituted as a result of the project interventions came to his rescue. After being informed about the committee and the benefits people getting from this institution, Mirgan approached the committee. He became an active member of the committee and took 30 Kgs of paddy seed. In return he agreed to rework on his field along with his wife to remove sand deposited by contributing their labour. Now the land is ready for next kharif paddy cultivation.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
yes
Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
1997
Review for Udyama, Bhubaneswar, , India
Myself Jayanti Nag (19) from Sargiguda village of Titlagarh Block. I belong to a very poor family. I have 3 three sisters and 1 brother. My father is a weaver (bamboo). He is selling all bamboo products in the weekly market. He was the only bread earner. Our entire family was depending on him on all aspect. When I came to knew that UDYAMA organization have started a skill development Training Centre. So I immediately took admission and completed successfully the 4 months Tailoring Training. Presently I am engaged in one of the lady tailoring shop of Titlagarh and earning Rs.60-70 rupees in a day. Now I feel very happy because I am supporting my family. Gradually I am able to stitch different types of ladies garments. I hope and believe in the coming days to start my own shop and earn 200-300 a days.. So I am very much thankful to my trainer and UDYAMA for providing this opportunity to earn our livelihood.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
Review for Udyama, Bhubaneswar, , India
Rural women Led Green Energy and End Poverty at Titlagada,Bolangir
The details Address of the boy and his activity and invention-:
Name of the boy: - Hemanta Sahu
Age:-14
Standard: - 9th
Father’s name: - Nutan Sahu,
Mother’s name: - Bisakhi Sahu
Village: - Mathanpala, Panchayat: - Banjhipadar
Block: - Titilagarh ,Dist: - Bolangir
• Activity and invention of develop the Light system by using old batteries.
To develop light system by using old batteries the boy used Materials like Cow dung, sand, 4no’s of old batteries, one meters of electric wire, 4no’s of Tin pot And one LED bulb, First he brings a the tin pot in a row and fills cow dung and sand Inside the pot, then take place the batteries inside the pot, then he takes the electric wire and connect the batteries in series process, after that he connects the LED bulb +ve Side of the electric wire, He can use his light for whole night and upto six month valid. He heard that cow dung is used for earthing so he tries to use that and at last he gets succeeded. He very much likes solar light because he is getting better light and he uses for study purpose and Lighting the house.
As per the question want to know about the families,average monthly expenditure on firewood and kerosene. We have discussed with the solar club members , as per their opinion that they are spending Rs60-70 for Kerosene and two number bicycle load of firewood, cost of one bicycle load firewood t is around Rs200/-. So total average monthly expenditure cost of firewood and kerosene is around Rs460-470/-. The families are using kerosene and firewood regularly for lighten their home and prepare the food.
The following are the name of the members of solar club
Sl No Name Husband Name Age Caste BPL/APL Total Family Member Major Source of Income Monthly average Income
1 Nirabati Majhi Makaru Majhi 30 ST APL 3 Soap keeper 5000
2 Bhumi Majhi Dambaru Majhi 45 ST BPL 3 Labour 3500
3 Madana Majhi Mitu Majhi 30 ST BPL 6 Labour 2500
4 Urmila Jani Durbadala Jani 40 ST BPL 6 Labour 2800
5 Surubali Majhi Dasan Majhi 50 ST BPL 3 Labour 3100
6 Prema Majhi Dhaneswar Majhi 30 ST APL 4 Farmer/Labour 3400
7 Hira Bag Nara Bag 45 OBC BPL 6 Labour 3300
8 Banita Bhoi Braja Bhoi 50 ST BPL 4 Labour 2900
9 Bilasa Majhi Bruhaspati Majhi 32 ST BPL 6 Labour 3500
10 Chatri Jhankar Santosh Jhankar 29 ST BPL 6 Labour 2900
Most of them are from ninority/Dalit and Adivasi categories. The entire members have few land and they cultivate paddy, ragi, and vegetables from that land, but which is not sufficient for them to survive their livelihood. So most of them are doing and working as a daily labourer for their livelihood. This is the main source of income.
Decisions and Resolutions of the solar club
In Mathanpalla Village there are 10 members formed the solar club and selected their office bearer’s for management of the club. They have decided that each member will contribute Rs30/- per month for repairing of the solar light. From January 2010 to till date their total contribution collection is Rs.4,200/-. And they also get Rs.3,000/- from Udyama which has deposited in Utkal Gramya Bank, Bijepur. From that money they spend Rs620/- towards purchasing register, stamp pad, photograph of members for opening Bank account and repairing of the solar light. Now their total Bank balance amount is RS 6,580/- .
Problems faced before getting solar light:-
• They lived in dark in the night.
• They had spend Rs30/60 varies even - per month for charging their mobile.
• If any emergency in night they faced so many problems
• There students can not read in night time.
• Fear of snake bites
These are the problems which have faced before getting the solar light.
Benefits from the solar light:-
• Now they free from monthly kerosene expenses
• There students can read properly in the night time
• There free from danger of snakes and other insects
• Now they don’t give any charges for mobile charging
• Now anytime they can go outside
• Using lights for common function and rituals
These benefits are getting from the solar light. According to the village people solar light is the solution of their electricity problem. The villagers are so happy. Now they know the proper use of the solar light. Now they are managing on their own If they faced any problems then usually call or inform to the Udyama staff for their problem solution. This project is properly implemented in this village and became fruitful.
Remarks from our side:-
If some extra solar lights will provide in this village it is so good for the village
People, there has discussion with the group, as per their opinion, another 26no’s of families are interested to install solar light in their home, and also agree to pay minimum(Rs200.00 to Rs300.00 )contribution after getting the solar light, because these families are poor Dalit and Adivasi families.
We have taken interview of two members’ of the solar club, named Nirabati Majhi and Bilash Majhi about the benefit which they get after installing solar light in their home.
Their opinion is written below:-
Opinion of Nirabati Majhi after installation of solar light:-
(1) Name of the member- Nirabati Majhi
Husband’s name- Makaru Majhi
Age- 30year’s
Occupation- Mini Grocery shop keeper and khali stitching.
after installing solar light in her home their family get benefits like:-
At night she runs her shop without any light problem.
Save Rs60 for month for kerosene expenses which they spend before.
At night time they have no fear from snacks and insects.
Children’s are reading more time at night.
She is stitching khali till late night and get’s more income.
They take the light out side of the house when it required at night.
So as a whole the family is very much happy to get the benefit of solar light.
Opinion of Bilash Majhi after installation of solar light:-
(2). Name of the member- Bilash Majhi
Husband’s name- Bruhaspati Majhi
Age- 32year’s
Occupation- Labourer and Jhadu, and Khalidana maker
Her feeling is same as Nirabati Majhi, but her income level has increased, because she is making more numbers of Jhadu(brooms) at night, because of better light.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
