The S M Sehgal Foundation (Sehgal Foundation) team honored its 25th anniversary at its green building campus in Gurugram, Haryana, in robust fashion. This milestone event on October 11 brought together knowledge and corporate partners to celebrate their ongoing commitment to sustainable rural development over the past quarter century. A coffee table book (CTB) and video were released to commemorate the 25-year journey that has now expanded the foundation’s impactful work to more than five million people in 2,727 villages in 71 districts across thirteen states, and growing.
“In rural areas where computers remain a relatively new concept, giving students the opportunity to learn through this technology has expanded their learning as well as our teaching methods. This has contributed significantly to increased enrollment rates and improved educational quality. It is deeply fulfilling to know that the lessons we impart are being absorbed and applied by our students in ways that support their futures and instill lifelong learning. For this, I am profoundly grateful to S M Sehgal Foundation.”
—Rituka Sharma, English teacher, Government Secondary School, Paharibas Alwar, Rajasthan.
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A Season of Awards
S M Sehgal Foundation has been honored with multiple awards, recognizing its efforts at the grassroots, reflecting the foundation team’s commitment to rural development and water management, especially as we celebrate our silver jubilee.
National Water Awards in the Best Civil Society Special Mention category by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, GoI.
CSR Leadership Award at the Karnataka State Agriculture Conclave & Agri Awards 2024, by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture.
The Fortune Leadership Award in the Most Trusted NGO category.
The Mosaic Company Foundation celebrated its annual awards ceremony, honoring outstanding research in plant nutrition, at the S M Sehgal Foundation office in Gurugram, Haryana. The annual awards recognize individuals who demonstrate exceptional ability and originality of thought for contributions to the field of plant nutrition. In its ninth year now, The Mosaic Company Foundation honors agricultural scientists in categories Best Doctoral Research and Young Scientist Award.
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Aurangabad Farmer at the GAP Report Launch.
Ms. Rekha Atole, a farmer from Aurangabad, Maharashtra, associated with S M Sehgal Foundation, shared her experience and represented the work of Krishi Jyoti (CSR-project in partnership with the Mosaic Company) on the global front as a panelist at the Global Agricultural Productivity Report Launch 2024.
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Parivartan Reaches Telangana.
The Holistic Rural Development Project was inaugurated under the HDFC Bank Parivartan Project in Medak district, Telangana. Eighty farmers participated in the launch ceremony along with HDFC Bank officials, including Mr. Vishal Bhatia, circle head, Retail Branch Banking; Mr. Veerraj Vinnakota, cluster head, Retail Branch Banking; Mr. Santosh, branch manager, Medak; and Sayeree Das, project manager HDFC Bank CSR, and the S M Sehgal Foundation team.
International Day of Rural Women.
Walmart Foundation featured its grantees on International Day of Rural Women celebrating the remarkable stories of smallholder women farmers who are transforming their communities and contributing to sustainable agriculture.
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Month At A Glance.
Rural Management Presentation at DTU.
Mr. Salahuddin Saiphy, principal lead, Water Management at S M Sehgal Foundation, delivered an insightful presentation on Rural Water Management: Grassroots Experiences to approximately 100 Environmental Engineering students and faculty members at Delhi Technological University (DTU), Rohini, New Delhi.
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Celebrating World Cotton Day.
Members of the Women Farmers School observed World Cotton Day 2024 in Nidhona village, Phulambri block, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, emphasizing the significance of cotton as a crucial agricultural commodity and textile fiber. The event also highlighted sustainable practices in cotton production, showcasing efforts to ensure a more environmentally friendly and socially responsible production.
Students from Apeejay Satya Visit Radio Connect.
Journalism students from Apeejay Satya University recently visited the CR Connect station in Alwar, Rajasthan, where they gained valuable, hands-on experience in the operations of a community radio station.
During their visit, the students were exposed to the various technical and creative processes involved in running a community-focused broadcast.
Trustees and Advisors Visit SMSF Intervention Areas.
The foundation had the privilege of hosting a field visit for S M Sehgal Foundation trustees and advisors along with members of the Sehgal family. The visit featured interventions from the Agriculture Development and Transform Lives one school at a time programs in Alwar, Rajasthan. Participants engaged in conversations with the community to gain a deeper understanding of the groundwork and its impact.
Water Research and Training.
Lalit Mohan Sharma and Aparajeeta, S M Sehgal Foundation, presented an impactful solution, Creating a Freshwater Pocket Within a Saline Aquifer, at the Design Impact Awards and participated in a bootcamp at Titan headquarters in Bengaluru. This innovation is directed to provide communities with access to clean, fresh water in areas affected by saline groundwater. Their participation in the bootcamp marks an exciting step forward in making safe water accessible for all.
News & Updates
Podcast.
SMSF Connect Podcast features a bouquet of interesting programs about rural development and other social issues and themes. TUNE IN to our podcast channel on I-RadioLive. Podcasts also available on Spotify.
Editorial Team: Pooja O. Murada, Marly Cornell, Priya Chaudhary
Contributors: S M Sehgal Foundation team
Photo Credits: S M Sehgal Foundation staff
Design and Production: Outreach for Development team
