Women Empowerment
& Community Development

Home / Sustainability / CSR Programmes / Women Empowerment & Community Development
Empowering individuals with knowledge, confidence and skills

At Bharat Forge, Community Development programmes are aimed at making women more independent. This is done through skill development, social get-togethers and small scale business support platforms.

We have observed that when women come together, they display higher levels of confidence which makes a difference in their emotional well-being. As part of our community development initiatives, we impart various vocational trainings to the women from different communities to enhance their self-dependency and develop entrepreneurial skills in them.

Effort and Impact

Community Development Projects

Our initiatives have touched the lives of 3500+ women.
  • Self-employment
    27 women

    from getting different training from community center.

  • Self Help Groups
    75 community women

    are getting direct employment by stitching uniforms for BFL

  • Health Checkup Programmes
    1500 community women

    are getting benefitted

  • Other programmes like Sessions, Competitions, Get-togethers, Trips Etc.
    900 community women

    getting benefit and living happy life.

  • Tentative Yearly Income of
    60 community women

    Rs. 22,20,457

Our Programmes

Ari Work Training

Ari Work Training

Bharat Forge held a training session on Ari Work (Type of Embroidery)
68 community women benefited from this training

Fashion Design Training

Bharat Forge conducted a training session on making designer clothes

- Helped increasing the individual income in community women - Successful participation of 95 community women

We believe good health is vital for the overall development of women, to help them carry out their daily chores and activities with ease.

Eye Check Up Camp

More than 3500 women

Bharat Forge in association with Community Eye Care Foundation, Pune conducted an Eye-screening Camp

An eye screening camp was conducted at Hadapsar& Vadgaonsheri Community Pune. The camp was organised by Bharat Forge in association with Community Eye Care Foundation, Pune.

Successful Outcome:

  • - Cyclo-refraction evaluations to determine accurate spectacle prescriptions
  • - Advanced examinations for retinal, optic nerve, and cataract issues
  • - Provision of reading glasses for clarity and comfort
  • - Distribution of essential eye drops to those in need
Health Awareness Session

We keep organising various Yoga sessions

to help women in our communities keep fit and healthy through regular exercise and fitness programmes.

We keep organising various Yoga sessions

to help women in our communities keep fit and healthy through regular exercise and fitness programmes.

Celebration of Yoga Day

Bharat Forge celebrates International Yoga Day annually. This year, yoga sessions were held for government school students and community children in Pratham and Anubhav Shala projects, with over 5200 participants. Sessions were also conducted at three community centers to raise awareness. .

“Yoga is useful not only for physical strength but also for the mental wellbeing of the person”

  • My Waste My responsibility
    Initiative


    - We have installed 1090 composter planters in the Hadapsar region of Pune.

    - Around 750 Gms of per day per CP is getting consumed in these composter planters which is around 800+ Kgs of kitchen and garden waste is getting consumed per day.

  • Procedure followed throughout the initiative

    - Conducted regular visits to CP Holders

    - Provided guidance on CP usage and maintenance

    - Highlighted CP Holders' critical role in environmental protection

  • Result and quantifiable Outcome of the initiative

    - Few families are developing the kitchen garden and growing organic vegetable in their garden.

    - 167 tons of biodegradable waste diverted form the landfill

    - 96 tons of carbon sequestered in soil

    - 8275.5 liters of water saving potential created due to water holding capacity of the compost

  • Acknowledging the efforts

    - CP holders who diligently maintain their composter planters are recognized for their commitment to environmental sustainability.

    - They are honored with the appreciation certificates for the CP holders of Hadapsar area.

  • The task for the cooking competition included the members making healthy recipes from Millets

    Cooking Competition

    Around 106 community women participated in this competition

  • The task was to use sustainable materials to create Lord Ganesha idols

    Ecofriendly Ganpati Decoration competitions

    Around 67 community women participated in this competition

  • The task for the members was to dress in a stylish and impressionable manner

    Faishon Show Competition

    Around 68 community women participated in this competition

  • The task for the members was to write a descriptive essay on a given topic

    Essay writing competition

    Around 96 community women participated in this competition

Women in the remote villages often travel miles to access clean drinking water as well as to collect water for sanitation and cooking purposes. Bharat Forge contributed funds and helped in planning water security in the villages by developing pipelines, storage facilities etc. This enabled easy access to clean water and helped the women avoid strenuous journeys for water collection.

Water at doorstep statistics

  • District -Satara, Taluka - Koregaon

    Dhamner
    30,000 ltr

    2800 villagers

  • District -Satara, Taluka - Koregaon

    Nigadi
    30,000 ltr

    2000 villagers

  • District -Satara, Taluka - Koregaon

    Chilewadi
    50,000 ltr

    2800 villagers

  • District -Satara, Taluka - Koregaon

    Jaygaon
    25,000 ltr /
    10,000 ltr

    1800 villagers

  • District -Satara, Taluka - Koregaon

    Gondawale
    1,00,000 ltr & 1,50,000 ltr

    12000 villagers

  • District - Pune, Taluka –Ambegaon

    Kolwadi-Kothamdara
    10,000 ltr

    1200 villagers

  • District - Pune, Taluka –Ambegaon

    Ugalewadi-Fadalewadi
    10,000 ltr

    1200 villagers

  • District - Pune, Taluka –Ambegaon

    Thakarwadi
    40,000 ltr

    2275 villagers

  • District - Pune, Taluka –Ambegaon

    Chikhali
    10,000 ltr

    300 villagers

Income generation program of the self-help groups at Hadapsar, Keshav Nagar, Vadgaon Sheri

  • Activity At Centre

    Stitching by community women from all 3 community centers.

  • Activity At Centre

    Diwali orders worth INR 1,60,000/- for :



    - Ladu
    - Chakali
    - Chivda

  • Activity At Centre

    Papad & other eatable things making

    Activity At Centre

    Masale

  • Activity At Centre

    Food Items

    Activity At Centre

    Welding Cap Making for BFL

  • Activity At Centre

    Diwali Exhibition

    Activity At Centre

    Bhimthadi Jatra- Food & Bags Stalls

  • Activity At Centre

    Jute bags

  • Self Employed

    1) Stitching Blouse

    2) Yoga clases

    3) Beautiparlor

    4) Selling food items

    5) Making Cakes

    6)Retailing dress material & Saries

    7) Online selling items

    Activity At Centre

Our Community Development Initiatives

Diwali Exhibition

  • Diwali Exhibition 2023
    - Total number of stalls: 45
    - Number of visitors: 3000+
    - Tentative sale in the
    exhibition = Rs. 1,80,000/-
    - 55 women participated from all
    the Community Centers

  • Diwali Exhibition 2023
    - Total number of stalls: 45
    - Number of visitors: 3000+
    - Tentative sale in the exhibition = Rs. 1,80,000/-
    - 55 women participated from all the Community Centers

  • Diwali Exhibition 2023
    - Total number of stalls: 45
    - Number of visitors: 3000+
    - Tentative sale in the exhibition = Rs. 1,80,000/-
    - 55 women participated from all the Community Centers

  • Diwali Exhibition 2023
    - Total number of stalls: 45
    - Number of visitors: 3000+
    - Tentative sale in the exhibition = Rs. 1,80,000/-
    - 55 women participated from all the Community Centers

  • Diwali Exhibition 2023
    - Total number of stalls: 45
    - Number of visitors: 3000+
    - Tentative sale in the exhibition = Rs. 1,80,000/-
    - 55 women participated from all the Community Centers

Annual get Together / Cultural programme


Glimpses from Bharat Forge's CSR Initiative :

Annual Get-together for women from the Kalyani Group Community Development Centers

Cultural Performances
- Event featured professional-level performances, including mesmerizing dance acts.
- 95 community women showcased various dances
- Over 300 community women attended the gathering
- The women's growing confidence over the years has been awe-inspiring

Recreational Activities & Interactive sessions to initiate conservation

Bhondla

Celebrating Navratri, Bharat Forge organized Bhondla programme showing tribute to the Indian culture at Community Centers
- 140 community women participated in the festival
- Participants dressed in fancy attire and performed dance and Dandiya

No Tobacco Day

In the year 2023-24 we have covered 1500 students through the awareness sessions.Bharat Forge Bharat Forge, P.A.C.E organization & Pune Municipal Corporation's Education Department started a drive on 'No use of tobacco in school. The drive started at Saneguruji High School, Malwadi Hadapsar Pune.