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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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