{"id":2036,"date":"2024-05-12T10:35:43","date_gmt":"2024-05-12T10:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paigam.org\/?page_id=2036"},"modified":"2025-09-01T21:52:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T21:52:09","slug":"our-initiative","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/paigam.org\/index.php\/our-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Our initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row el_id=&#8221;culture&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde'; font-size: 25px;\">Sansada <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde'; font-size: 21px;\">(Culture Conservation Responsibility)<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]When we think of development, we often focus upon working for education, social position, economic condition etc. But, what about the culture which is slowly dying due to various factors like &#8211; modernization, urbanization and globalization etc.<\/p>\n<p>Development at what cost? by sacrificing the culture?<\/p>\n<p>Marginality is not only about poor socio-economic condition, also about slowly cutting-off from our cultural roots and not being able to transmit the cultural knowledge to the next generation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, we believe that we should have responsibility of the conservation of the culture and its elements. We have started an initiative &#8220;Sansada&#8221; to ensure the &#8216;Culture Conservation Responsibility&#8217;. through which we are dedicated towards documentation and preservation of the cultural knowledge, practices and passing it on to the next generation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">works we have done so far<\/span> &#8211;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\">Organized Godna tattoo festival in the Atariya village near Kanha national Park for the revival of this dying artform to highlight Atariya as a \u2018tattoo village\u2019. (Project was funded by Mandel Center for Humanities, Brandeis University, USA)<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"><em><strong>Documented traditional wall mural art and and ritualistic designs in significance of Navakhai ritual practice in Malumjhola village of Kanha National Park Region, India] (Sept 2024)<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"><em><strong>Documented Local cuisines, edible herbs and mushrooms in Kanha National Park Region, India] (June-August 2024)<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"><strong><em>Documented &#8216;Divasa Puja&#8217; ceremony of the Bhil-Bhilala community of Bhopal and Katthiwada [MP-Gujrat Border, India] (2024)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>Facilitated field exposure visit to the Baiga tola village for the students and faculty staff of Govt MH Home science college, Jabalpur (November 2022)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"><strong><em>Documented Indigenous knowledge regarding the medicinal practices and ritualistic healing methods at Balaghat District and Dindori District of Madhya Pradesh, India. (2021)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"><strong><em>Documentation and conservation of Godna tattooing methods and designs at Balaghat, Mandla, and Dindori districts. (2020-21)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"><strong><em>Ethno-archaeological exploration of prehistoric stone tools and Survey of Ancient temples at Banjar River Basin. (2019-20)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"><strong><em>Collected Ethnographic data of Baiga Indigenous community of Kanha National Park and did a narrative analysis of their displacement experiences. (2018-19)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"><strong><strong><strong><em>Archaeological investigation of ancient temples and sculptures of the sites- Baba Mandi, Gidli ghoghra, Gungeriya, Jogipath, Sawarjhodi, Mendhki, Nevargaon, Teepagarh, Mohbatta, Baiga tola, Banna- Bijaoura, Seetadongri <\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><strong><em>[MP, India] (2016-18)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_gallery interval=&#8221;3&#8243; images=&#8221;1968,2049,3002&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<div class=\"\"><a style=\"\"  class=\"ibutton\" href=\"\"><span class=\"ibutton-inner\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">our work among these communities of central India has been driven by the need to document and preserve their dying cultural practices, ensuring that future generations have access to this rich heritage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The chart reflects our ongoing efforts, with a higher concentration of research on the Baiga and Gond due to their status as local inhabitants, while still recognizing the importance of the cultural richness found in other communities. By focusing on food habits, cuisines, and folk songs, we aim to contribute to a broader understanding and appreciation of these diverse and vibrant cultures.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Donate in this program&#8221; style=&#8221;3d&#8221; shape=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;mulled-wine&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-hand-holding-usd&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;black&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;education&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-size: 25px; font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\"><strong>G.Y.A.N. <span style=\"font-size: 22px;\">(Ghanshyam Yuva Adhyayan Neeti)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery interval=&#8221;3&#8243; images=&#8221;2270,2272,2273,2269&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Our Achievements<\/span> &#8211; (We focus on quality over quantity)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times;\">Around 570+ Students benefitted by our programs (Summer camp and educational sessions. (from 2015-2024)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times;\">50+ Educational Sessions\/Career guidance sessions Conducted (2015-2024)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times;\">One on one mentorship provided to 62+ students (2019-2024)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times;\">Some of the students who attended the summer camps have joined us as volunteers\/Members and some of them are working in different govt and private sectors.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This program is a tribute to one of our founding members Mr. Ghanshyam Chaudhary who was a teacher and always focused on the importance of education at the rural areas. through this we conduct educational sessions (virtual and on-site) in schools, colleges and organize summer camps etc.<\/p>\n<p>we also conduct mental health sessions, career guidance sessions, and provide one-on- one mentorship to the needy students.\u00a0 We promote artistic activities such as dance, music, craft making etc. to engage children and youth and also promote them to take part in the changemaking activities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;black&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;women_health_and_sanitation&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde'; font-size: 25px;\"><strong>R&#8217;jo <span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">(the gift of nature)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This program &#8220;R&#8217;jo&#8221; is dedicated to the health and dignity of women.<\/p>\n<p>Through this, we provide sanitary pads to the women of rural and tribal areas and aware them to not use old cloth during those days.<\/p>\n<p>We do not replace their cloth-pad with the modern disposable pads, but we do provide them with the cloth pads first and then aware them to slowly shift to the disposable pads.<\/p>\n<p>We also organize sessions in schools among the teen age girls and boys to educate them about the menstruation and to break the stigmas associated with it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>_____________________________________________________________[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Highlights of this program<\/strong><\/span> &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\">150+ school going girls and\u00a080+Rural Women of Balaghat district benefitted by our R&#8217;jo (Sanitary pads distribution program)<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\">Women adopted the sanitary pads and stopped using the used clothes as pads.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\">We made School going girls aware about the menstrual hygiene.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;2073&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;R&#8217;Jo Program&#8221; el_width=&#8221;50&#8243;]Paigam members &#8211; Archana, Nalinee and Sakshi conducting awareness session among the Baiga tribal women of Baigatola, Singbagh Village Baihar, MP, India.[\/vc_hoverbox][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;2074&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;R&#8217;Jo Program&#8221; el_width=&#8221;50&#8243;]Paigam members &#8211; Archana and Sakshi conducting awareness session among the Baiga tribal women of Baigatola, Singbagh Village Baihar, MP, India.[\/vc_hoverbox][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;2070&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;Rjo Program&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; el_width=&#8221;50&#8243;]Baiga women with sanitary pads (Baigatola, Singbagh Village Baihar, MP, India.)[\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2735&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2736&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2737&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;Donate in this program&#8221; style=&#8221;3d&#8221; shape=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;mulled-wine&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-hand-holding-usd&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;black&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde'; font-size: 25px;\"><strong>Yuvam&#8217;n <span style=\"font-size: 23px;\">(Youth Empowerment Program)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Yuvam&#8217;n is our youth empowerment initiative. Through this, we provide platform to youth for expression of their artistic abilities.\u00a0 We help youngsters boost their creative mindset. We have created a team of various likeminded people and artists who are proficient and trained in various artforms such as dance, music, poetry, creative writing etc.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In our hometown where the opportunities of learning artistic skills is very less, we try to provide a space and act as a torch bearer for the young minds.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3004&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Our Achievements<\/strong> &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>430+ Youngsters joined our Yuvaman programs and got platform to showcase their talents. (2016-2014)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>250+ Youth learned and got their artistic skills enhanced our program. (2016-2014)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Donate in this program&#8221; style=&#8221;3d&#8221; shape=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;mulled-wine&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-hand-holding-usd&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row el_id=&#8221;culture&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Sansada (Culture Conservation Responsibility)[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]When we think of development, we often focus upon working for education, social position, economic condition etc. But, what about the culture which is slowly dying due to various factors like &#8211; modernization, urbanization and globalization etc. Development at what cost? by sacrificing the culture? 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