SNEHA NGO

24/09/2025

Launch of LHI Phase 2 at Nanjangudu Taluk | The LHI Phase 2 programme was formally launched at Nanjangudu Taluk in the presence of MLA Shri.Darshan Druva Narayan, Shri Jerald Rajesh - Executive Officer, Mr Manoj - Senior Programme Executive (ITC MSK), Shri.Ramasamy Krishnan, Executive Director (SNEHA NGO), and Mrs Savitha, Zilla Panchayat SBM representative.
The event witnessed the participation of over 100 members, including Panchayat leaders, PDOs, GP staff, and NGO staff, marking a significant step towards collective action and sustainable outcomes.

23/09/2025

Human Elephant Conflict Mitigation and Elephant Conservation Awareness Campaign
On special request from DFO-Deogarh, our Gajasanrakshana Team conducted the HEC Awareness Programme at Bramhnipali & Baradanali villages (Reamal Range, Deogarh Division).
Diverse groups of people– villagers, SHG members, Sarpanch, VSS members, TPWODL staff & forest officials – joined hands to learn and discuss safe coexistence with elephants.

19/09/2025

# Creating Community Awareness on HEC | The SNEHA HEC team visited Devarakadu Anganwadi, Badagabanangala Anganwadi and the ASHA workers to create awareness about the Elephant Tracker App, also ensuring more people along with the villagers are equipped to track and stay safe.
Together, we’re building stronger and safer villages through awareness and technology with the support of SUCDEN Coffee Ltd.,

18/09/2025

A PRA programme was held at Hediyala Grama Panchayat, Nanjangud Taluk, bringing together the SNEHA team, villagers, and Panchayat members with the support of ITC Mission Sunehra Kal. The session focused on identifying key challenges in sanitation and waste management, spreading awareness, and shaping a joint action plan to improve solid & liquid waste management, sanitation facilities, and village infrastructure. 🚮💧 Together, we move one step closer towards a cleaner, healthier, and sustainable village! 🌍🌱

12/09/2025

The Gaja Sanrakshana team visited Jhadubereni and Nua villages to hand over ho***rs for early warning alerts. Also they trained the villagers on using the Gaja Sanrakshana App.
With these tools, communities are now better prepared to learn elephant movement to protect themselves and their crop.
Sanrakshana Elephant Coexistence Safety

11/09/2025

Sneha SUCDEN team visited Maladare and Channagi villages to connect with the community and collect mobile contacts. Later, during the ASHA meeting at Maladare PHC, Elephant Tracker App was introduced and demonstrated its field use for safety and awareness.
A step forward in strengthening community participation in human-elephant coexistence!

10/09/2025

The Tata Steel Foundation organized a workshop in Bhubaneswar, where the Gaja Sanrakshana team was invited as guest speakers to share our ongoing project activities with community participation. The Chief Guest, Sri Sudhanshu Sekhar Khora, Chief Executive of Regional Plant Resource Centre, appreciated the Gaja Sanrakshana project, recalling his association with it during his tenure as RCCF, Angul Circle.
The audience and organizers commended our community-based approach to mitigate Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC), along with our efforts in capacity building and convergence initiatives.

08/09/2025

Combing and protection operation was conducted at Kantamegha Reserve Forest in close coordination with the Forest Department and Gaja Sanrakshana team. The activity covered Talgarh GP, Khinda Section, Kantamegha Beat (8 & 9), Bantala Range, Angul Block.
The operation aimed at ensuring the safety of both wildlife and local communities, strengthening conservation efforts in the region.

15/08/2025

14/08/2025

World Elephant Day was observed with great enthusiasm at Kiruguru School, Ponnampet High School, and Ponnampet PU College . As part of the program, students were introduced to the significance of World Elephant Day and detailed information was shared about elephant behaviour, their habitat, and the importance of coexistence between humans and elephants. Participants were also briefed on the innovative Elephant Tracker App, a useful tool designed to monitor elephant movement and enhance safety in elephant-prone areas. The event, organised by SNEHA NGO with the support of SUCDEN Coffee Ltd., witnessed participation from both school and college students, drawing a total of 317 attendees.

12/08/2025

Students from government schools across the villages of Maralu, Immavuhundi, Tandavapura, Kempisiddanahundi, Devanuru, Horalavadi, Varuna, Bhugathahally, Allaturu, Thummanerele, and Hullahalli took part in a special Raksha Bandhan celebration. They tied rakhis to sanitary workers to show respect and gratitude for their service. The event was organized by SNEHA NGO with the support of ITC’s Mission Sunehra Kal. It was a meaningful occasion promoting love, respect, and community bonding.

12/08/2025

As part of the Gaja Sanrakshana Project in Odisha, students of Bargonia High School in the Bantala Range area took a solemn oath to protect wildlife and preserve nature, as part of World Elephant Day. The program aimed to raise awareness about elephant behaviour, fostering respect and empathy towards these gentle giants. Students learned about the importance of coexisting peacefully with elephants and safeguarding their natural habitats.