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ANNUAL REPORT 2023-24                                                                                                                                                                                  TRANSFORM RURAL INDIA





         Developing Rural Economic                               Rural economic growth cluster is not just                       to understand the underlying connectivity and          telemedicine, to ensure comprehensive care is
         Growth Clusters- Pilot in Jonha                         changing the economic landscape; it's crafting                  new integrated approach founded on the belief          accessible even in the most remote areas.
                                                                 a story of community transformation where                       that building strong, interconnected
         In TRI’s successfully scaled models integrates          increased incomes, enhanced well-being, and                     communities can significantly enhance                   Harit Bharat Fund- A initiative
         the bazaar side of things in the transformation         empowered individuals are just the beginning.                   people’s quality of life and resilience.
         journey. This is an innovative approach in fuelling     This model of rural innovation presents a                                                                              of World Resources Institute
         a rural economy with finely detailed sarkaar and         compelling blueprint for replication across                     The Neighbourhoods of Care aims at creating a          partnered with Transform
         bazaar. In a region traditionally dependent on          similar geographies, promising not only growth                  mechanism for allowing health professionals,           Rural India
         subsistence farming, a  rural economic growth           but a sustained flourishing of the community.                    community organizations, caregivers, and
         centre stands as a pivot of transformation, can                                                                         residents to seemingly work together in care           Harit Bharat Funds aims to support local
         actively rewrite the economic narrative of the          Agrivoltaics Revolution in                                      activities related to care seeking, receiving,         Restoration Champions with capital and
         area. By harnessing local assets and energizing         Rural India                                                     providing, managing, and promoting is a                capacity-building assistance to scale up
         community participation, the cluster spearheads                                                                         paradigm shift for India.                              landscape restoration initiatives. This initiative
         a development model that not only addresses             TRI efforts which have led to community-                                                                                aims to make sustainable economies by
         immediate economic challenges but also builds a         managed solar-microgrids attracts to breeding                   "Neighbourhoods of Care" initiative is                 leveraging local knowledge and scientific
         sustainable future.                                     ground for initiative the Agrivoltaics. This big                envisioned to revitalize rural healthcare              expertise in restoration techniques like
                                                                 bet idea aims to integrate solar energy                         ecosystems through localized,                          agroforestry and watershed management, thus
         This cluster operates on a foundation of                production with sustainable agriculture                         community-driven health services that                  contributing to climate goals and improving
         community engagement and empowerment, with              practices across extensive agricultural lands.                  improves health outcomes and overall quality           livelihoods and ecosystem health. TRI, with
         a strategic focus on youth and women—the                This innovative approach not only optimizes                     of life in rural areas. This initiative leverages a    experience in scaling of interventions,
         keystones of rural resilience and growth. By            land use but also addresses the increasing                      scalable model of integrated care hubs,                particularly tried to support local organisations
         implementing the Village Organization                   energy demands by harnessing clean,                             strategically located to serve marginalized            which can scale land restoration efforts using
         consolidation process, Jonha has been able to           renewable energy, while simultaneously                          rural communities. These hubs are not only             existing government systems and resources,
         mobilize local stakeholders to participate actively     enhancing agricultural productivity. Through                    care delivery points but also act as local health      therefore, scale of innovative efforts can be
         in their development journey. This approach             targeted pilot projects, comprehensive training                 resource centres that provide a range of               improved with the support.  The first phase of
         ensures that every initiative, whether in               programs for local farmers, and strong policy                   services from preventive care to chronic               Harit Bharat Fund was completed between
         agriculture, entrepreneurship, or vocational            advocacy, the initiative intends to secure                      disease management. Each hub employs a                 September 2023 to February 2024 and led to
         training, is tailored to the unique needs and           community engagement and governmental                           blend of traditional healthcare practices and          supporting 15+ local organizations working on
         potentials of the community.                            support, ensuring economic stability and                        modern medical technology, including                   land restoration.
                                                                 reducing environmental impact. By contributing

         Key to rural economic growth cluster's strategy is      significantly to India's renewable energy
         the WOW Hub, a dynamic centre that provides             targets and improving livelihoods through dual
         training and resources for employability and            revenue streams, agrivoltaics stands as a
         business creation. This hub is not just a facility; it's   pivotal solution for energy and food security,
         a springboard for aspirations, equipping the youth      promoting a sustainable and resilient rural
         with the skills necessary to transform their            economy.
         economic futures. Additionally, sustainable
         agricultural practices are introduced through           Neighbourhoods of Care
         schemes like the Birsa Harit Gram Yojana, turning       Acknowledging that optimal outcomes require
         underutilized lands into productive orchards and        interventions to go beyond medical and clinical
         contributing to a diversified income for the             services to embrace the social and ecological
         households. Schemes like Didi Badi Yojna                dimensions that shape everyday life, The
         complements this by tackling nutritional                Neighbourhoods of Care explore the  pathways
         challenges and creating health benefits that             translating the new vision, explore frameworks
         ripple through families and generations.




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