Our Programs
At JANACHETANA, we believe that sustainable change begins with empowering individuals and communities. Since our inception in 1993, we have designed and implemented impactful, people-centric programs across education, health, and community development—the three pillars of social transformation.
Education for Empowerment
We strive to ensure that every child has the right to quality education, regardless of background or location.
Key Interventions:
- Bridge courses and remedial learning for dropout children
- Learning centers in remote tribal and rural areas
- Scholarships and school supplies for underprivileged students
- Life skills, digital literacy, and adolescent education
- Community awareness on the importance of education
Impact: Over 5,000+ children have gained access to basic education and retained in school.
Health & Hygiene for All
We work to bring basic healthcare services and awareness to underserved areas, focusing on preventive health and well-being.
Key Interventions:
- Mobile health check-up camps in rural villages
- Awareness on maternal health, nutrition, and immunization
- Sanitation and hygiene education in schools and communities
- Menstrual hygiene management for adolescent girls
- Mental health and de-addiction awareness sessions
Impact: 300+ villages reached through mobile health units and awareness programs.
Community Development & Livelihood
We facilitate holistic rural development by building local capacities, promoting livelihoods, and strengthening self-reliance.
Key Interventions:
- Formation and capacity-building of Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
- Vocational training for youth and women (tailoring, handicrafts, agro-based activities)
- Water and sanitation infrastructure (toilets, wells, drainage)
- Community-led planning and village development initiatives
- Strengthening grassroots governance through Panchayat engagement
Impact: More than 1,000 women trained and 200 SHGs empowered for economic independence.
Environment & Sustainability
We promote eco-conscious practices and climate resilience through community participation.
Key Interventions:
- Plantation drives and green school campaigns
- Clean energy and sustainable farming promotion
- Climate education and disaster preparedness workshops
Our Approach
- Community-Driven – Solutions shaped with the community, not for them
- Inclusive & Gender-Sensitive – Women, children, and marginalized voices are prioritized
- Sustainable Impact – Programs are designed for long-term change, not shortterm relief
- Collaborative Partnerships – Working with government, institutions, and likeminded NGOs