Projects/Programme Initiated
In the light of the objectives, the HCN has initiated many projects/programmes in district Hamirpur. The detail of these projects/programmes is given as below:
1. Educational Programmes
2. Skill Development Programme
2.1. Micro-Enterprise Development Programme (MEDP):
i) Training in Food Processing (Papad Badiyan)This training was provided to the women of gram panchayat Banal at Banal, Hamirpur district. To organize the training in food processing (papad Badiyan) the women Self-help groups of Gram Panchayat banal were contacted and a meeting was organized with them. In the meeting the Himalayan Chetna motivated the women to participate in this training programme. Himalayan Chetna’s promoters and community organizers identified women from these groups and organized training programmes to them. The tenure of the training was 15 days.A total of 45 women were selected for the training, out of which 30 women were sponsored by NABARD and 15 women were sponsored by Himalayan Chetna.
ii) Training in Medicinal Plants Under the MEDP of NABARD, this training was conducted at Baleta Village, Gram Panchayat Neri, district Hamirpur. This training is essential to the advancement of sustainable medical plant practices and understanding. The instruction covered topics such as the production, gathering, and distribution of medicinal plants to the participants. The trainers demonstrated excellent methods for medicinal plant conservation and use during this training.A group of 30 women were selected after organizing meeting with the 10 women self-help groups of the area. These women were given 15 days training.
2.2. Refresher Training:
The trainees’ refresher training acts as a crucial accelerator for long-term growth and effect. It is an essential tool for enhancing competency with developing technologies, updating learners on new trends, and reinforcing current competencies. Participants obtain current insights, tools, and approaches through customized seminars. These courses develop advanced abilities in addition to reiterating core knowledge, giving participants the ability to successfully handle challenging situations. Through the cultivation of an environment that values lifelong learning, the Himalayan Chetna guarantees that its MEDP/LEDP learners stay adaptable, strong, and prepared to tackle new challenges in their communities. Moreover, refresher training fosters collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence, driving collective efforts towards creating positive and lasting change in society. During the year 2023-24, the Himalayan Chetna has organized refresher training camps of two days each to the trainees of mushroom cultivation under LEDP. A total 71 women were given refresher training in three batches at Kakroo, Jhaniyara and Dulwana.
2.3. Exposure Visits:
By exposing trainees to real-world situations pertinent to their area, the exposure visit provides them with essential personal experience. It improves their comprehension, encourages networking,and sparks creative problem-solving. Through direct observation of optimal methodologies and obstacles, trainees acquire vital perspectives that are essential for their career advancement and meaningful involvement in their local communities.During the year 2023-24, the Himalayan Chetna made provision for the exposure visit of the trainees of Food Processing (Papad Badiyan) and Medicinal Plants. The trainees of food Processing were taken to a factory of Papad Badiyan, namely, M/s Chandel Brand Ganesh Products, located at Ghumarwin district Bilaspur. The trainee of papad badiyan got necessary practical experience of making papad badiyan. The owner of factory explains every technicality before the trainees and provides practical knowledge. The trainees of medicinal plants were taken to Herbal Garden Neri, Ayush Vibhag, Hamirpur, to provide them practical knowledge related to cultivation, production, gathering, and distribution. The incharge of herbal garden Neri provide education and knowledge about different kinds of medicinal plants. The incharge also provide knowledge about the techniques and method used in cultivation of medicinal plants.
During the year 2023-24, the Himalayan Chetna made provision for the exposure visit of the trainees of Food Processing (Papad Badiyan) and Medicinal Plants. The trainees of food Processing were taken to a factory of Papad Badiyan, namely, M/s Chandel Brand Ganesh Products, located at Ghumarwin district Bilaspur. The trainee of papad badiyan got necessary practical experience of making papad
badiyan. The owner of factory explains every technicality before the trainees and provides practical knowledge. The trainees of medicinal plants were taken to Herbal Garden Neri, Ayush Vibhag, Hamirpur, to provide them practical knowledge related to cultivation, production, gathering, and distribution. The incharge of herbal garden Neri provide education and knowledge about different kinds of medicinal plants. The incharge also provide knowledge about the techniques and method used in cultivation of medicinal plants.
3. Joint Liability Groups (JLGs):-
JLGs are credit-oriented groups formed primarily to avail loans from banks or formal credit institutions. Himalayan Chetna Education & Social Welfare Society has created 45 Joint Liability Groups under the umbrella of NABARD’s program. These JLG were created to provide financial assistance to the women through bank loan so that they can engage themselves in economic activities and generate some income to their family. During the year 2023-24, 15 Joint Liability Groups were created. All the created JLG’s have been linked to bank and provided loan. These JLG’s are doing those activities for which the loan has provided. Further, these JLG’s are repaying their loan regularly.
4. Awareness Programme:-
The awareness campaigns of the Himalayan Chetna ardently involve communities, provoking dialogues that lead to significant changes in perception and behaviour. Through well-planned outreach programs and engaging teaching materials, Himalayan Chetna enable people to understand important social and environmental issues. Himalayan Chetna foster an empathetic culture by means of workshops, seminars, and multi-media initiatives, thereby enacting significant change at the local level. The work of Himalayan Chetna strikes a deep chord, inspiring unity and rallying people to work together for long-term solutions. The Himalayan Chetna’s awareness program cultivates a more inclusive and optimistic future where all voices are heard and every action contributes to making the world a better place by promoting empathy and understanding. During 2023-24, a total of 10 camps were organized by Himalayan Chetna Education and Social Welfare Society in district Hamirpur of Himachal Pradesh.
