Rotary Club of Deonar

The Rotary Community Corps, supported by the Rotary Club of Deonar, implements various projects aimed at community development. These initiatives include healthcare programs such as medical camps, surgeries, and providing medical aids like walking sticks and spectacles. The organization also focuses on water management, providing pure drinking water through borewells and implementing water filtration plants. Additionally, it promotes education by supplying benches, and books, and improving infrastructure in schools, alongside initiatives like sports tournaments and sanitation projects. Plans involve expanding water purification projects, enhancing agricultural methods, and establishing water kiosks and public utility toilet blocks to further benefit rural communities.

The Rotary Club of Deonar runs the Pink Angels initiative, aiming to empower underprivileged women by training them to become auto-rickshaw drivers. The program includes three months of comprehensive training in auto-rickshaw driving, traffic rules, maintenance, and soft skills like nutrition and self-defence. After obtaining their commercial vehicle license, the women are assisted in securing auto loans to purchase their auto-rickshaws. This initiative not only provides them with a sustainable livelihood but also aligns with the government's Pink Auto Scheme, promoting women's participation in the expanding auto-rickshaw industry. With an average daily income of Rs 800-1000, the program offers financial independence and flexibility. The club plans to initially train 40 women with the potential for scalability based on community impact and funding availability, with a project budget of Rs 10,40,000 for 40 beneficiaries.