Empowering the PEOPLE through Local Self Governance
About Rakshitam Foundation
We want to harness the true potential of Rural India through strengthening of Panchayati Raj Institutions. Localisation of SDGs is one of our key focus areas. Rejuvenation of villages by capacity building and training through our Innovative Social Action Labs & we aim to rejuvenate villages by capacity building and training of leaders through our Innovative Social Action Labs
Our Focus Areas
Join us on this transformative journey as we work tirelessly with PRIs and village communities to create a future where every village is a beacon of progress, opportunity, and well-being. By focusing on four areas based on 29 subjects of Panchayati Raj, together we can help realise the dream of Atmanirbhar Gram Swaraj as envisioned by Mahatma Gandhi.
1. Drinking water 2. Roads, culverts, bridges, ferries, waterways, and other means of communication 3. Rural electrification, including distribution of electricity 4. Health and sanitation, including hospitals, primary health centres, and dispensaries 5. Maintenance of community assets
1. Rural housing 2. Non-conventional energy sources 3. Poverty alleviation program 4. Education, including primary and secondary schools 5. Technical training and vocational education 6. Adult and informal education 7. Libraries 8. Cultural activities 9. Family welfare 10. Woman and child development 11. Social welfare, including welfare of the handicapped and mentally retarded 12. Welfare of the weaker sections, and in particular, of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes 13. Public distribution system
1. Agriculture, including agricultural extension 2. Land improvement, implementation of land reforms, land consolidation, and soil conservation 3. Minor irrigation, water management, and watershed development 4. Animal husbandry, dairying, and poultry 5. Fisheries 6. Social forestry and farm forestry 7. Minor forest produce 8. Fuel and fodder 9. Markets and fairs
1. Small-scale industries, including food processing industries 2. Khadi, village, and cottage industries.