Impact of Our Programmes
Marathwada Gramin Vikas Sanstha (MGVS) has left a profound impact on the communities it serves, anchored by our unwavering dedication to sustainable development and empowerment. Our integrated approach across water and sanitation, health care, women and child development, and livelihood projects has brought about tangible, positive change to Maharashtra’s most vulnerable.Water Conservation initiative achieved monumental success, creating 41 lakh CUM of water storage, constructing 28 new cement check dams, and desilting 67 nalas. This effort directly benefited over 20,000 residents, revolutionizing water availability and agricultural productivity in 27 villages.
The WASH project
further underscored our commitment to hygiene and public health, installing water filtration units in 15 schools and educating over 3,809 children on essential hygiene practices.
In health care
our targeted interventions reached critical populations with essential services. Over 1,400 female sex workers received comprehensive health services, including the distribution of 283,652 condoms and completion of 2,628 HIV tests. Our Link Worker Scheme/Community Mobilization project dramatically reduced HIV prevalence from 2.29% in 2009 to 0.37%, showcasing our ability to effect significant health improvements.
The Childline
‐1098 Project handled 1,403 cases, providing crucial support to children in distress, while our efforts to protect migrant children and women tracked 8,484 family members, ensuring their rights and well‐being.
Rural Livelihood Development
program empowered 255 SHGs across 34 villages, enhancing economic self‐sufficiency and fostering entrepreneurship among women.
The cumulative effect of our activities across all sectors is staggering. We’ve not only addressed immediate needs but have also set the groundwork for lasting societal change.
As MGVS moves forward
The successes of the past year fuel our commitment to our mission. So far with over 20,00,000 beneficiaries reached through our projects, spanning 18 districts and 600+ villages, our journey towards an equitable society continues with renewed enthusiasm, underpinned by the belief in sustainable development through community resilience and collective action. Marathwada