This tiny village of about 150 families is occupied by small and marginal farmers is located 1 Km from the Mandal headquarters of Atmakur Mandal, Warangal Dist., Telangana State.
The unique thing about this village is that in April, 2015, all villagers, led by women, have decided to voluntarily give up alcohol, smoking and tobacco/ghutka consumption in the village. All the villagers, led by their able Surpanch Sri Bura Sarangapani, are looking for ways to improve their quality of living and to increase their per capita income.
After discussing them about the problems they face, I have found that they are very positive and have full trust in the Govt.of Telangana and are sure that all their basic amenities will be fulfilled by the various schemes of State and Central Governments.
We have also found that Skill Development and Organic Farming have a huge scope in the village since most of the villagers are familiar with the concepts, but they haven't tried them yet.
We feel that if we can provide Risk Capital combined with regular and appropriate mentoring to the enthusiastic villagers, the changeover will not be very far.
Sri Bura Sarangapani (left) Sarpanch of the village with Sri RLK Prasad, a native of the village and my former colleague at LIC of India, Warangal, listening to the President of our NGO
Sri Karne Swamynarayana, President of Yogakshema Foundation - an Ex-
Serviceman and my former colleague at LIC of India, Warangal - explaining the opportunities available at Villages
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