Food Forest for Village Haislabera, Jharkhand

26th September, 2020

In the series of plantation for creating Food Forests, DEEKSHA carried out the plantation of 200 fruit tree saplings consisting of MANGO, GUAVA AND LEMON at another Village, “HAISLABERA” Gram Panchayat - GIRIDIH, Ranchi, Jharkhand in which the aim has been to provide approximately 100 inhabitants of the village, sustainable livelihood solution by way of creating a community food forest. In about three years, these trees will bear fruits which can be sourced and sold in the market to generate sustainable income for the villagers. The community has provided land for the purpose. We have formed a committee of villagers to look after the saplings.

The funds for this initiative were raised through CROWD FUNDING. People from various walks of life contributed whole heartedly to make this dream come true.

Food Forest for Village Jargadhora, Jharkhand

28th August, 2020

DEEKSHA carried out the plantation of over 200 fruit tree saplings consisting of MANGO, GUAVA AND SAPOTA (chikoo) at Village “Jargadhora” Gram Panchayat - Guridih, Ranchi, Jharkhand in which the aim has been to provide the 180 inhabitants of the village, sustainable livelihood solution by way of creating a community food forest. In about three years, these trees will bear fruits which can be sourced and sold in the market to generate sustainable income for the villagers. The community has provided 1.5 Acres of land for the purpose. We have formed a committee of villagers to look after the saplings.

The funds for this initiative were raised through CROWD FUNDING. People from various walks of life contributed whole heartedly to make this dream come true.

World Environment Day : Tree Plantation

5th June, 2020

DEEKSHA conducted the Shun Single Use Plastic Campaign in various educational institutions of Ranchi, Jharkhand. The campaign had to be paused in Mar 2020 as lockdown was imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In order to sensitize the children on the issue, DEEKSHA held a series of workshops wherein a large number of students learnt about the ills of single use plastic. They were surprised to learn that every year 500 billion plastic bags, which are not biodegradable, are produced in the world adding to the pollution and there is no way whatsoever you can safely dispose of plastic waste. They learnt that plastic is one of the major toxic pollutants of our time. Being a non-substance, composed of toxic chemicals, plastic pollutes earth, air and water.

World Environment Day : Poster & Video Making Competition

25th May, 2020 - 5th June, 2020

To celebrate the World Environment Day with School Children, DEEKSHA conducted an online Poster and Video making Competition. DEEKSHA conducted the competition for young school children wherein the students were encouraged to make a poster/shoot a video during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The students displayed amazing creativity & thought process coming out with fabulous drawings/videos depicting various environmental issues of concern. The children did not let the Covid blues dampen their artistic/creative spirits. All the participants were given e-certificates and best 3 entries were given cash prize through e transfer of the amount to their accounts. 5 Consolation prizes were also given. The children highlighted issues like solid waste management, alternate energy sources and rain water harvesting through their creative efforts.

Women’s Day 2020

8th March, 2020

DEEKSHA celebrated the International Women’s Day 2020, on the 08th of March 2020, in a unique way. We along with volunteer students of IIM Ranchi and a sister NGO GRAM Association went to a remote village near Ranchi, Jharkhand and celebrated the day with the women folk of the village, who came out in their bright traditional attires for the day. The women participated in tree plantation, clean up the village and save water campaigns during the day. It was very interesting moment when we organised a tug-of war between the two teams of local women. The fervour and the spirit to perform and win was so much evident amongst the two teams. DEEKSHA also distributed certain essential items amongst the villagers. Villagers honoured all for the effort.

Shun Plastic Campaign

October 2019 - March 2020

DEEKSHA conducted the Shun Single Use Plastic Campaign in various educational institutions of Ranchi, Jharkhand. The campaign had to be paused in Mar 2020 as lockdown was imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In order to sensitize the children on the issue, DEEKSHA held a series of workshops wherein a large number of students learnt about the ills of single use plastic. They were surprised to learn that every year 500 billion plastic bags, which are not biodegradable, are produced in the world adding to the pollution and there is no way whatsoever you can safely dispose of plastic waste. They learnt that plastic is one of the major toxic pollutants of our time. Being a non-substance, composed of toxic chemicals, plastic pollutes earth, air and water.