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A non-profit organisation working for Primitive Tribal groups in the Santhal Pargana region.

Our Focus has been to ensure sustainable livelihood, food security, leading to improved health and nutrition and to ensure quality education and access to justice

22/08/2026

🌿 Mera Resham Mera Abhiman 2.0

A successful District Stakeholder Consultation was organized at Badlao Foundation Campus, Domdih (Sundarpahari, Godda) in collaboration with the Central Silk Board (Ministry of Textiles, GoI), Department of Industries, Pathra Project Centre, and with the support of Sangam.

Around 60 Tasar farmers from Ghatiyari, Tilabad, Karmatand, Bansjori, Boradih, Kusumaha, Bada Sindri, Bhatodha and nearby villages actively participated.

These farmers—our true Resham Doots—continue to strengthen rural livelihoods through Tasar sericulture despite challenging conditions. Their dedication is driving sustainable growth in India’s silk sector.

15/08/2026

🇮🇳 स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ 🇮🇳

Badlao Foundation की ओर से सभी देशवासियों को स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।

स्वतंत्रता केवल एक अधिकार नहीं, बल्कि राष्ट्र के प्रति हमारी जिम्मेदारी भी है। इस अवसर पर Badlao Foundation अपने संकल्प को दोहराता है—समुदायों के साथ मिलकर समानता, न्याय, अधिकारों और सतत एवं समावेशी विकास की दिशा में निरंतर कार्य करते रहना।

हमारा विश्वास है कि राष्ट्र निर्माण तभी सार्थक है, जब विकास की प्रक्रिया में समाज का अंतिम व्यक्ति भी सम्मान और अवसर के साथ सहभागी बने।

आइए, अपनी सामूहिक जिम्मेदारी को पहचानें और एक सशक्त, न्यायपूर्ण एवं समावेशी भारत के निर्माण की दिशा में एक कदम और आगे बढ़ाएँ।

जय हिंद! 🇮🇳

08/08/2026

🌿 Learning from Khejarli: An Exposure Visit That Stayed With Us

During our recent visit to Jodhpur for the + Convening, teams from Badlao Foundation and Samvad had the opportunity to visit Khejarli Village—a place where conservation is not just a concept, but a way of life.

Khejarli carries the powerful legacy of Amrita Devi Bishnoi and 363 members of the Bishnoi community, who sacrificed their lives to protect trees. But what stayed with us was not only the history—it was witnessing how that legacy continues to live through community action today.

During our interaction with local weavers and members of the Bishnoi community, Omprakash shared how their youth group has planted more than 300 trees and continues to nurture and protect them.

One young community member captured the spirit of this commitment beautifully:

“Planting a tree is not the work… protecting it is our responsibility.”

That simple statement holds a powerful lesson: conservation becomes sustainable when communities see nature as their own responsibility.

We also learned about the 29 principles of the Bishnoi community , inspired by Guru Jambheshwar (Jambhoji). These principles emphasise compassion for all living beings, protection of trees and wildlife, and responsible use of natural resources.

🌱 What did we take back with us?

Communities already possess deep ecological knowledge and values.
Conservation becomes stronger when it is rooted in ownership and everyday practice.
Lasting change grows from local leadership, collective responsibility and lived values.

For us at Badlao Foundation, Khejarli was more than an exposure visit. It was an opportunity to listen, learn and reflect on how community-led conservation can shape a more resilient and sustainable future.

🌿 Listen. Learn. Respect. Strengthen what communities already know.

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06/08/2026

What if the climate crisis isn't our biggest challenge?

What if the bigger challenge is how disconnected we have become from the people who have lived in harmony with nature for generations?

Over two days at the GROW+ Convening 2026 in Jodhpur, we listened to voices from two landscape Peninsular Plateau covering Jharkhand, Odisha, Chattisgarh , Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
and Desert Landscape of Rajasthan which
Included 34 partners .

The landscapes were different.
The languages were different.
The cultures were different.
Yet every story carried the same message.
💧 Rivers are shrinking.
🌾 Farming has become unpredictable.
🚶 Migration is no longer a choice—it's a survival strategy.
🌳 Forests are under pressure.
🍲 Traditional food systems are disappearing.

And then came the realization that stayed with us long after the conversations ended.

The communities closest to the crisis are also the ones closest to the solutions.

Across every region, we witnessed people protecting indigenous seeds, restoring water sources, strengthening Gram Sabhas, conserving biodiversity, and passing on generations of ecological wisdom. They are not waiting for climate resilience to arrive—they are building it every single day.

At Badlao Foundation, this convening challenged us to rethink our own role.
Perhaps development is not about bringing solutions to communities.
Perhaps it is about standing beside communities, learning from their wisdom, strengthening their institutions, and ensuring that their voices shape the future.

The GROW+ Convening reminded us that climate change is not just about rising temperatures. It is about dignity. Livelihoods. Culture. Governance. Justice. And ultimately, about our relationship with nature.
The most powerful takeaway was not a presentation or a framework.

It was the realization that when organizations stop working in silos and start learning from one another, local experiences become collective wisdom—and collective wisdom becomes lasting change.

As we return to the villages of Santhal Pargana, we carry more than notes and presentations.

We carry new relationships.
New perspectives.
And a renewed commitment to ensure that community voices are not only heard but become the foundation of climate action.

Because resilient landscapes are not built through projects.

They are built by people, together.

Naghma Mulla Arvind Kumar Ritesh Tripathi Bajrang Singh Sabita Roy Rajesh Yadav Amit Singh

28/07/2026

"Clarity in MEAL turns effort into impact."

We stand together on this common platform with a clear purpose — to make our teams truly Saksham by building strong conceptual clarity on MEAL.

MEAL is not just a term we casually use in meetings and reports — it is the backbone of impact. Yet the reality is simple and uncomfortable: we know the word, but often fail to understand its depth. And that gap is exactly where impact gets lost.

When Monitoring becomes routine, Evaluation becomes superficial, Accountability becomes symbolic, and Learning becomes optional — we stop creating change and start merely completing activities.

As a Local Resource Centre, Badlao Foundation is committed to strengthening this clarity at the grassroots — enabling organisations to move beyond activities and demonstrate real, measurable change.

This is our moment to shift that mindset.

Let us move beyond terminology and build true understanding. Because only then can we design better, implement smarter, measure honestly, and most importantly — demonstrate real, meaningful impact.

Shikshan Kendra

25/07/2026

Strengthening grassroots childcare systems through learning and exposure 🌱

An exposure visit was successfully organized for the Sevika, Sahayika, Mata Samiti members, and community representatives of Gizna Anganwadi Centre (Tildag Panchayat, Garhwa). The participants visited the Model Anganwadi Centre at Bhaluwani, Sondag Panchayat, Ranka Block to closely observe and learn from a well-functioning, child-friendly Anganwadi model.

During the visit, participants explored key aspects such as improved nutrition practices, hygiene and sanitation standards, child-friendly learning spaces, record management, and effective service delivery mechanisms. The Model Anganwadi demonstrated how a well-organized centre can significantly contribute to the holistic development of children, including early childhood education, health, and nutrition.

This initiative is supported by Larsen & Toubro under the “Nayi Disha” project and implemented by Badlao Foundation. The primary objective is to enhance community awareness, strengthen ownership, and encourage replication of best practices at the local level.

Participants actively engaged in discussions, asked questions, and shared their own experiences, reflecting a strong willingness to learn and improve. The exposure also highlighted the importance of convergence with government schemes and the role of community participation in making Anganwadi centres more effective and impactful.

Following the field visit, participants were taken to the Badlao Foundation office, where visual presentations (videos and photographs) further reinforced their learning by showcasing successful interventions, community engagement strategies, and practical examples of transformation.

This exposure visit not only enhanced knowledge but also inspired the community to take proactive steps towards building better Anganwadi centres—ensuring a healthier, safer, and brighter future for children.

23/07/2026

Badlao Foundation, as a Local Resource Centre (LRC) under the SAKSHAM Project, proudly participated in the 6-day Residential Training on Participatory Facilitation Skills organized by Sahbhagi Shikshan Kendra, Lucknow.

This enriching learning journey has strengthened our team’s capacities in participatory facilitation, adult learning methodologies, training design, and community engagement. The interactive sessions, experiential learning, and guidance from SSK’s experienced trainers have deepened our understanding of how meaningful facilitation can drive real change at the grassroots.

We return with a stronger commitment—not just to learn, but to share these learnings with communities, frontline workers, and grassroots institutions. At Badlao Foundation, we believe that true transformation begins when knowledge is translated into collective action.

Our sincere thanks to SSK for this empowering opportunity under the SAKSHAM Programme. Now, it’s time to take these learnings forward and lead change where it matters the most.

16/07/2026

Creating awareness, shaping healthier futures 🌱

A successful School Sanitation Awareness Campaign was held at Utkramit Madhya Vidyalaya, Bhaluwani (Ranka Block, Garhwa), where 60 adolescent girls took part in sessions on health, hygiene, and menstrual hygiene.

The session highlighted good health as the foundation for quality education, with valuable insights shared by Founder Secretary Mr. Bajrang Singh on the link between education and well-being.

Organized under the "Nayi Disha" programme with support from Larsen & Toubro, the initiative received an encouraging response from students, staff, and the community. Heartfelt thanks to our team for making this impactful. 💚

15/07/2026

2 Days Residential Training on Commons, Local Governance & PESA held at Gandhi Ashram, Kewatjali.

Successfully conducted a two-day residential training with 35 participants including traditional leaders, PRI members, women & youth, grassroots NGO partners, frontline workers, and FPO members from Jamtara & Nala blocks.

The training focused on building a deeper understanding of:
✔️ Commons as shared community resources
✔️ Actor Mapping & landscape planning
✔️ Commons vs private ownership
✔️ Collaborative approaches for governance
✔️ PESA and emerging community challenges

A special session on Right to Information (RTI) by Mr. S.S. Mahali added valuable insights on transparency and accountability.

Through interactive discussions, group exercises, and sharing of field experiences, participants reflected on the critical role of the Gram Sabha in safeguarding natural resources and strengthening inclusive local governance.

This collective learning journey reaffirmed a strong commitment towards empowering Adivasi communities and promoting sustainable, community-led development.

Now, the real impact begins—translating these learnings into action on the ground.

03/07/2026

Badlao Foundation, being a Local Resource Centre marks it's presence in New Delhi at Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, engaging in a deeply transformative journey on Inner Leadership and Agile Implementation.

This experience is challenging a common habit in the development sector—of constantly questioning systems, pointing gaps, and assigning blame.

What if leadership is not always about pushing harder?
What if it is about pausing, listening deeply, and letting go?

Because real change does not begin outside.
It begins within.

Through this process, we are realizing that self-awareness, emotional clarity, and deep listening are not “soft skills”—they are core leadership capacities. They shape how we engage with communities, how we respond to challenges, and how organizations evolve.

Facilitated by Sahbhagi Shikshan Kendra (.ssk) and , this journey is opening new dimensions of thinking—showing how inner transformation directly strengthens institutional effectiveness.

And this is just the beginning.

Over the next one month, we continue this journey together—as a team—through reflection, action, and practice. This will significantly strengthen Local Resource Centres (LRCs), enabling them to rise with stronger inner capacities and lead grassroots NGOs with greater clarity and purpose.

We sincerely thank the Saksham Project for creating this powerful platform—
where organizations don’t just learn what to do,
but deeply understand who to be.

Because sustainable change is not built on reactions—it is built on awareness.

Address

Badlao Bhawan, CRJ Road, Post/Mihijam, Dist/Jamtara
Mihijam
815354

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

9334346801

Website

http://badlao.org/

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