Development that enables sustainability and community empowerment
The Tata Chemicals Society for Rural Development (TCSRD) was established by Tata Chemicals Limited (TCL) in 1980 to fulfil the social responsibilities of TCL to communities neighboring the company’s manufacturing plant in Mithapur (Gujarat). It later extended its operations to Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and other locations to reach out to marginalised sections of the society.
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Case study: Rural Entrepreneurship Development Programme
Beneficiary: Mrs. Nayanaben Tulasibhai Makvana
Location: Arambhada, Dwarka, Gujarat
Mrs. Nayanaben Tulasibhai Makvana comes from a very poor family, but she has always been very enthusiastic about helping her family. She joined the Ridhisidhi mandal with TCSRD, and today she is an entrepreneur, an Okhai artisan, as well as mukhiya of the mandal.
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Case study: Livestock Development
Beneficiary: Mr. Virabhai Ahir
Location: Korada, Dwarka
Dwarka region records the minimum level of rainfall as compared to other parts of the state, limiting the options for livelihood. This means animal husbandry is one of the few ways in which income can be earned in this region.
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Case study: Seedling
Beneficiary: Mr. Jagdish Manek
Location: Gadhechi, Okhamandal
Mr. Jagdish Manek is a young, 21-year old farmer full of passion and vision to create something new. He owns nine acres of land in Gadhechi village, which is very fertile with great availability of water.
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Case study: Cluster Development
Beneficiary: Ms. Kakkal Samim Akbar Bhai
Location: Surajkaradi, Dwarka, Gujarat
Ms. Kakkal Samim got the opportunity to undergo Rural Entrepreneurship Development Programme technical training for bandhani work, after which she became a talented artisan and started receiving orders from various places with the support of TCSRD.
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Case study: Affirmative Action
Beneficiary: Mr. Rameshbhai Jivabhai Solanki
Location: Arambhada, Dwarka, Gujarat
Before Mr. Rameshbhai joined the Affirmative Action programme, he was working as a labourer. However, what he was earning was insufficient to support his family, which includes his wife and four children. He completed Rural Entrepreneurship Development Programme (REDP) training successfully within 45 days by following all the rules and regulation of Dalit Shakti Kendra.
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