Ninad Foundation

Recognizing the pressing issue of declining natural resources and deforestation, Ninad Foundation launched the Vasundhara programme. Understanding the severity of the situation where trees are being cut down and urbanization threatens green spaces, the Foundation took action. It observed the national forest regulations mandating a minimum of 33.33% forest cover in every state, with Maharashtra only at 16.50% in 2019. To counter this, the Ninad Foundation initiated efforts for environmental conservation, consulting experts and prioritizing the planting of local trees. Its programmes focus on local tree planting and conservation alongside initiatives for the development of both the environment and farmers in the region.

The health initiatives of the organisation focus on three distinct missions: rural, tribal, and urban health missions. It concentrates on bolstering the healthcare systems within these areas, aiming to ensure universal access to high-quality, affordable healthcare services that are responsive to the diverse needs of the communities. These efforts encompass the establishment of primary healthcare centres, mobile medical units, and emergency units as essential setups under the programme.

The Agnipankh programme by the organisation addresses several challenges faced by blind students. It tackles the issue of finding writers during exams by legally providing them to the students in need, preventing them from failing due to this hurdle. To bridge the gap caused by the unavailability of hearing devices in schools and colleges, Ninad records daily newspapers and circulates them among groups, ensuring blind students stay informed about current events. Additionally, Ninad offers a platform called Kalakar for these students to showcase their talents. Moreover, the organisation serves remote rural areas by providing educational materials, sports equipment, and even state-level sports training opportunities, tailored to the specific needs of the students in these regions.

The Mardani programme by Ninad Foundation aims to empower women, recognizing their pivotal role in the well-being and progress of families, communities, and nations. By ensuring women lead safe, fulfilled, and productive lives, the programme enables them to realize their full potential, contributing their skills to the workforce and nurturing happier, healthier children. The programme operates in three stages: pre-counselling, training, and post-counselling designed to support and empower women throughout their journey towards independence and self-sufficiency.

The Yuva programme spearheaded by Ninad Foundation focuses on enhancing the health and well-being of young individuals. It strives to achieve this by advocating for healthy lifestyles, preventing non-communicable diseases, and addressing mental, social, and environmental health concerns. The foundation actively engages in developing and supporting evidence-based policies to create environments conducive to promoting the health of young people. Through teaching, training, networking, and providing support, Ninad Foundation empowers youth from diverse backgrounds to participate actively in prevention programs, research, policy-making, and leadership roles related to youth health and skill development initiatives. Additionally, the organisation advocates for sustainable development policies and programmes in collaboration with the youth, fostering a collaborative approach towards holistic development.

The Swarajya programme initiated by Ninad Foundation focuses on the holistic development of communities, understanding development as an ongoing transformation that encompasses economic, social, political, and physical aspects, along with the values and lifestyles of people. Recognizing the significance of rural areas due to the substantial rural population in India, the programme prioritizes rural development. Ninad Organisation begins by conducting surveys and studying specific villages to identify their challenges. Once the issues are identified, the organization devises sustainable development plans tailored to the village's needs, aiming to implement and execute these plans for tangible progress.