# June 2026 Activities at Shivganga Jhabua

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# June 2026 | Collective Action, Community Leadership and Grassroots Development in Jhabua

Across the tribal villages of Jhabua and Alirajpur in Madhya Pradesh, development is taking shape through the collective efforts of local communities. From conserving water and regenerating forests to strengthening village institutions, improving healthcare access, and creating livelihood opportunities, these efforts are connected by a shared commitment to community well-being and self-reliance.

June 2026 brought together several dimensions of Shivganga’s ongoing journey. Community leaders developed action plans for their villages, hundreds of people participated in water conservation and forest regeneration activities, young people pursued new livelihood opportunities, and healthcare and training programmes continued to reach communities across the region.

Here is an overview of the month’s key activities and developments.

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## Strengthening Grassroots Decision-Making Across 133 Villages

During June, **633 community leaders from 133 villages** participated in meetings organised at village and Vikas Kendra levels to strengthen local planning and coordination.

These meetings built upon earlier Capacity Building and Action Planning Training programmes, through which community leaders developed the knowledge and skills required to identify village-level challenges, mobilise participation, and plan collective initiatives.

Vikas Kendras function as local coordination centres connecting groups of villages and facilitating community development activities. Through these meetings, participants reviewed priorities, established village-specific targets, and developed action plans for upcoming initiatives.

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The planning covered five key areas: Arogya Van Saptah, which encourages families to cultivate medicinal and health-supporting plants; the Swachh Gaon–Swasth Parivar campaign, focused on cleanliness and family health; expansion of Arogya Rath mobile healthcare services; afforestation and Matavan regeneration; and mobilisation for upcoming capacity-building programmes.

The significance of these meetings lies in the role of community leaders as active participants in local decision-making. By identifying priorities, setting targets, and coordinating responsibilities themselves, village communities are strengthening the institutions and processes needed to sustain development efforts over time.

## Understanding Tribes of Bharat: Learning Through Community Immersion

From **8–14 June 2026** , more than **100 students from across India** participated in Shivganga’s _Understanding Tribes of Bharat_ Social Internship, an immersive learning programme designed to introduce young people to the lives, traditions, knowledge systems, and community institutions of the Bhil tribal population.

During the programme, participants stayed with Bhil families and engaged directly with village communities. This provided an opportunity to understand local realities beyond conventional classroom learning, including the relationship between indigenous knowledge, natural resource management, traditional practices, and community-led development.

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Students interacted with grassroots changemakers and observed how communities organise collective efforts to address local challenges. They were introduced to the philosophy of Parmarth and the practice of Halma, experiencing how voluntary participation and shared responsibility contribute to village development.

The internship encouraged participants to look beyond common perceptions of tribal communities and recognise the knowledge, social institutions, cultural heritage, and collective capabilities that exist within them.

By creating opportunities for meaningful interaction between students and rural communities, the programme sought to foster greater understanding, mutual respect, and appreciation for community-driven approaches to development.

## Water Conservation Through Halma: Completing Reservoirs at Khermal and Charan Kotda

Water conservation remains a critical priority in Jhabua, where agriculture is largely dependent on seasonal rainfall. Limited water availability beyond the monsoon affects irrigation opportunities, agricultural productivity, and rural livelihoods.

Shivganga’s water conservation initiatives combine technical planning with community participation, particularly through Halma, the traditional Bhil practice of collective labour for a shared purpose.

During June, **400 people from eight villages** participated in Halma activities to complete two water reservoirs at Khermal and Charan Kotda, supported by **Symbiotec Pharmalab Limited**.

### Khermal Reservoir | 12 June 2026

At Khermal, approximately **150 people from four villages** came together to undertake stone pitching along the reservoir embankment.

Stone pitching is an important protective measure that helps prevent soil erosion and strengthens the stability and durability of an earthen reservoir.

The Khermal reservoir has an estimated annual rainwater conservation capacity of **51 crore litres**. By retaining rainwater within the local landscape, the structure is intended to contribute to improved water availability and agricultural opportunities for surrounding communities.

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### Charan Kotda Reservoir | 17 June 2026

At Charan Kotda, **250 people from four villages** , together with members of the Symbiotec Pharmalab Limited team, participated in Halma to complete stone pitching along the reservoir embankment.

The Charan Kotda reservoir has an estimated annual rainwater conservation capacity of **27 crore litres**.

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Together, these two reservoirs have the potential to conserve approximately **78 crore litres of rainwater annually**.

Beyond their water conservation capacity, these efforts reflect the importance of community ownership in the creation and maintenance of shared natural resources. Through Halma, villagers contribute directly to infrastructure that is intended to support their long-term water security and agricultural livelihoods.

## From Community Forest Rights to Community-Led Forest Regeneration

On **25 June 2026** , **70 villagers from two villages** came together at Charan Kotda to undertake forest regeneration activities on community forest land.

In 2023, Charan Kotda secured Community Forest Resource rights under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. These rights recognise the authority of eligible forest-dwelling communities to protect, regenerate, conserve, and manage their traditionally used community forest resources.

The recognition of these rights creates an important opportunity for communities to take responsibility for the ecological health and long-term management of their forests.

During the June Halma, villagers collectively prepared **6,500 seed pits and sowed 18,000 native seeds in approximately two hours**.

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Families brought seeds from their homes, contributing locally available resources to the regeneration effort. The activity demonstrated how collective participation can mobilise significant work within a short period while strengthening community responsibility towards forest conservation.

This initiative represents an important connection between securing legal rights over community forest resources and exercising those rights through practical conservation measures.

Rather than treating forest regeneration as an externally managed activity, the effort placed local communities at the centre of restoring and protecting their shared natural resources.

## Regenerating Matavans: Strengthening Traditional Community Forests

During June, **417 people from 13 villages** participated in Halma activities to regenerate Matavans across seven villages.

A _Matavan_ is a traditionally protected community forest area associated with the Bhil communities’ cultural and ecological relationship with nature. These areas represent a longstanding practice of conserving natural resources through collective responsibility and community protection.

The regeneration activities took place in **Tikdi Moti, Machhliya Jheer, Gulabpura, Dhadhori, Gwaldara (Kanjawani), Lambela, and Saad (Naka Faliya)**.

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Community members undertook several activities according to the needs of the respective Matavans. These included preparing seed pits, sowing native seeds collected and brought by families, constructing contour trenches, repairing protective fencing, installing bamboo gates, and preparing sites for plantation.

Contour trenches help slow surface runoff and allow rainwater to infiltrate the soil, supporting soil moisture retention and creating more favourable conditions for vegetation.

Protective fencing and bamboo gates help safeguard regenerating areas from disturbances, while seed sowing and plantation preparation contribute towards restoring vegetation.

These activities are part of a broader effort to revive traditional community conservation practices while addressing contemporary environmental challenges.

The regeneration of Matavans is not limited to increasing tree cover. It also strengthens the social institutions and collective responsibilities through which communities protect shared forest resources for future generations.

## Strengthening Rural Livelihoods Through Poultry Farming

Livelihood development is an important dimension of Shivganga’s efforts to strengthen rural self-reliance. By facilitating practical skill-development programmes and encouraging local entrepreneurship, Shivganga seeks to enable young people to identify income-generating opportunities within their own villages.

During June, the experiences of two young entrepreneurs demonstrated how poultry farming training can translate into practical livelihood initiatives.

### Shri Kalu Singh Vasuniya | Dhakni Talai

Following poultry farming training, Shri Kalu Singh Vasuniya established a commercial poultry unit with an investment of **₹48,000**.

He began the enterprise with **600 birds** , with an expected revenue of approximately **₹2 lakh**.

His initiative illustrates how practical training and individual enterprise can create opportunities for income generation within rural communities.

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### Shri Neeraj Wakhala | Dharampuri

Shri Neeraj Wakhala began poultry farming with **70 birds** and subsequently expanded his enterprise to **180 birds**.

He has already started earning income through poultry sales, demonstrating the practical application of the skills acquired during training.

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His progress has also encouraged **10 other young people from his village** to explore poultry farming as a potential livelihood activity.

These experiences highlight the role of skill development in supporting local entrepreneurship. They also demonstrate how individual initiatives can encourage peer learning and motivate other community members to consider similar opportunities.

## Improving Healthcare Access in Remote Tribal Villages

Access to timely and affordable healthcare continues to be a challenge for families living in remote tribal villages, where medical facilities may be located at considerable distances.

From **15–19 June 2026** , health camps were organised across five villages: **Rotla, Saad, Talai, Goriyakhadan, and Annupura**.

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A total of **436 patients** received medical check-ups, treatment, medicines, and follow-up guidance during these camps.

The initiative aimed to bring essential primary healthcare services closer to communities and reduce the difficulties associated with travelling long distances for medical consultations.

These camps form part of Shivganga’s wider efforts to improve community health through healthcare outreach, awareness, and locally accessible services.

By bringing medical assistance directly to villages, such initiatives help address immediate healthcare needs while contributing to the broader objective of strengthening health and well-being in underserved communities.

## Nurturing Young Leaders Through Youth Empowerment Training

From **20–23 June 2026** , Shivganga organised a four-day Youth Empowerment Training programme at its training centre in Dharampuri.

The programme brought together **83 participants from 14 villages** , creating a space for young people to reflect on their identity, responsibilities, and potential contributions to their communities.

The training introduced participants to tribal history, the contributions of tribal heroes, and the cultural heritage of their communities.

Through discussions and learning activities, participants explored the challenges facing their villages and considered how local leadership, collective participation, and individual initiative could contribute to addressing them.

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The programme sought to nurture a sense of confidence, responsibility, and commitment towards community well-being.

Youth empowerment is central to Shivganga’s long-term approach because sustainable village development requires local leaders who can mobilise participation, coordinate initiatives, and support collective decision-making.

By encouraging young people to recognise their own capabilities and the strengths of their communities, these programmes help build a foundation for continued grassroots leadership.

## Bamboo Handicraft Training: Building Skills for Local Livelihoods

From **24–30 June 2026** , **65 participants from 16 villages** attended a Bamboo Handicraft Skill Development Training programme at Shivganga’s Hunar Vikas Kendra in Meghnagar.

Bamboo craftsmanship offers opportunities to combine traditional knowledge with practical skills for livelihood development.

The programme provided hands-on training to help participants develop bamboo handicraft skills and explore their potential application in income-generating activities.

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Through practical learning, participants gained exposure to techniques that can support the creation of bamboo-based products and future livelihood opportunities.

The initiative reflects Shivganga’s emphasis on strengthening economic self-reliance through locally relevant skills and available resources.

By encouraging the development of practical capabilities, such training programmes aim to support rural communities in exploring livelihood opportunities that build upon their existing knowledge and skills.

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## Connecting the Efforts: Towards Self-Reliant Villages

The activities of June 2026 reflect different but closely connected aspects of community-led development.

Village-level planning meetings strengthened local decision-making and coordination. Water conservation initiatives demonstrated the power of Halma in creating shared infrastructure. Community forest rights and Matavan regeneration activities brought local communities together to protect and restore natural resources.

At the same time, youth empowerment and skill-development programmes focused on strengthening the capabilities of individuals who can contribute to their villages’ social and economic development. Poultry farming enterprises demonstrated the potential of practical training to create local livelihood opportunities, while healthcare camps brought essential services closer to underserved communities.

These developments are part of a continuing process rather than isolated achievements. The underlying objective is to strengthen the ability of communities to identify their priorities, organise collective efforts, develop practical solutions, and sustain them through local participation.

**For Shivganga, building self-reliant villages means nurturing communities that are increasingly equipped to lead their own development—socially, economically, and environmentally.**

The collective efforts witnessed throughout June represent another step in this ongoing journey, rooted in local leadership, traditional wisdom, shared responsibility, and the spirit of Parmarth.