Helping The Hands That Feed The Nation
NAAM Foundation is a movement that was spearheaded by Nana Patekar and Makarand Anaspure in September 2015. It was a response to the apathy towards the devastating drought conditions and agonising voices of farmers in Maharashtra. Rapid degeneration of villages in the wake of droughts, increasing farmer suicides and constant water crisis, are the main issues that NAAM finds solutions to. Specifically by educating farmers, restoring balance in the use of stored and ground water, reviving existing canals and abandoned water projects. Many projects have successfully been completed and more are in the pipeline, to help villagers and farmers lead lives of fulfilment and dignity.
Contributors|Builders|Enablers|Change Drivers
Providing Immediate financial and moral support to needy farming communities
Leverage on community support, volunteer base, NGO Partners and government network
Appreciate traditional local/farmers knowledge and empower self reliance
Create a ripple effect from these initiatives and drive sustainable model through engagement
Our 10 Year Contribution
Farmers Benefitted
7717000
Farmers
Families Supported
50908
Families
Financial Aid
102
Lakhs
4957
Widows
NAAM Foundation Initiatives
Every Drop Counts
2187 Villages
6999804
7,03,97,436 Cubic m
1,27,23,126 People
Nala, Stream, Odha Deepening
2939 waterbodies flowing through 151 villages rejuvenated.
Canal Construction
141 Villages Benefitted from Canal Repair or Construction.
Farm Pond Construction
385 farm ponds constructed in 77 village.
Percolation Tank Desilting
939 Percolation tanks desilted.
Water Pipeline Construction
A water pipeline (1.3 km) installed in 1 village.
Desilting of Dams
NAAM has successfully carried out desilting of five dams thus far.
Trench Excavation
8746 CCTs excavated in 38 villages.
River Rejuvenation
198 rivers flowing through 2187 villages rejuvenated
Our Achievements
NAAM has undertaken the task of water conservation across entire Maharashtra, by finding long-term remedies to mitigate the effects of drought.
Project Achievements
95%
These initiatives have also increased the capacity of the rivers and percolation, thereby recharging the groundwater table. The surrounding villages now have sufficient water for irrigation, throughout the year.
12723126
Lacs People Benefited
2187
Villages Impacted
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Associations and Joint Ventures
Our associates & joint ventures Helps fuel our initiatives in education, rural development, and community empowerment.
Our Work Speaks
I am a very poor farmer owning only two acres of land, on which I used to grow traditional crops. I had a lot of apprehension while trying a new crop, Tulsi, as there was the scare of losing all investment in case it fails. However, when NAAM and Himalaya company representatives explained the details and gave me assurance, I was ready to take the risk. After all the training, I gained confidence and cultivated Tulsi in one acre and cotton in another acre.
Sandip Tatyasaheb Kakade, Kutubkheda, Aurangabad
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