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PARIJNAN FOUNDATION |
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Local
Community Orientation |
The
need to create avenues for education and economic stability
of the local populace has been recognized by the Guru Parampara
of Shri Chitrapur Math all along. The first Post office was
introduced in the region during the Mathadhipatya of our eighth
Guru, HH Shrimat Pandurangashram Swamiji (1863- 1915),
and so were the roads and Street lighting, for the benefit
of the local population. A primary school was established
during the times of our ninth Guru, HH Shrimat Anandashram
Swamiji (1915- 1966) which was later on, aptly named
after Him. The school today stands proud in its own premises
close to the Anandashraya and at the base of Panchavati.
HH Shrimat Parijnanashram Swamiji
III (1966 to 1991) encouraged the Samaj to establish
a primary health center at Shri Durga Parameshwari Temple
premises at Karla and also a school for the physically challenged
children, at Bolinj near Virar, that today has more than 1,600
students. It was HH Parijnanashram Swamiji who took keen interest
to establish an observatory at Shirali, which is today the
official spot for capturing the data on rainfall in the region.
He also established a
Museum which soon
had an impressive collection of rare archeological artefacts,
scriptures and curios.
This glorious tradition continues further
with HH Shrimat Sadyojat Shankarashram Swamiji
establishing many initiatives to focus on specific cause.
Rural Health and economic self- reliance, which has been a
concern in the region is sought to be alleviated through Parijnan
Foundation. Srivali Clinic tends to health of more than 50
patients a day. Samvit Sudha provides a tangible source of
income to ladies through skills that come so naturally to
them- stitching.
With no high school in the region, it was
common for girl students to abandon their education after
the middle school (7th grade) since parents in rural areas
hesitate to send their daughters to far away towns for high
school. Srivali Trust bridged that gap. Today, it is common
for girls in this school to outnumber the boys- a fact that
provides a reassurance on the need for such a school. Click
here to read more about Srivali Trust. |
The tenth Guru of Shri Chitrapur Samaj, Parama
Pujya Shrimat Parijnanashram Swamiji, the ever compassionate,
always had the welfare of the under privileged people living
in small hamlets close to His heart. Chitrapur, located near
Shirali in Uttar Kannada, was like any other Indian village
battling poverty, unemployment and a rising insecurity about
an uncertain future. There was neither a high school nor a
hospital. Women had no opportunities of earning an independent
income. Young men were forced to migrate to cities in search
of a livelihood. Keeping this uppermost in His mind, Parama
Pujya Shrimat Sadyojat Shankarashram Swamiji, the eleventh
Mathadhipati of Shri Chitrapur Math, created "Parijnan
Foundation" that seeks to address the root cause of these
problems of the needy and the poor and to transform the lives
of the locals, irrespective of their caste, creed or religion. |
SAMVIT
SUDHA |
At
14, a girl in Chitrapur could only aspire to work in the fields,
or become a domestic help. Today, she can earn money, acquire
self-esteem and hold her head high, thanks to Srivali Samvit
Sudha.
Started in 1999, this small scale vocational
training unit has helped many underprivileged young women
to become self-reliant. Training is offered in tailoring,
embroidery, fabric painting, screen painting and allied skills.
The attractive items manufactured here like shoulder bags,
mobile pouches, curtains, asana-s, batwa-s and many more items
are already finding a ready market in the metros like Mumbai
and Bengaluru.
Click
Here to see Product Range
The girls are taught the basics of health,
hygiene, sanitation, family planning and what is equally important
financial planning. While the trainees who finish the course
successfully have the option of working for the unit for a
few years, more than 50 young women have actually chosen to
set up their own tailoring units and become totally independent!
On an average, about 25 girls have been joining the programme
annually and so far, over 250 young women from Chitrapur and
its neighbouring hamlets have tasted the special joy of earning
an income from their own talent and enterprise!
In 2007, Samvit Sudha was the happy recipient
of the annual Motibhai Doshi Foundation Award, given in recognition
of its outstanding good work. |
SRIVALI
CLINIC |
Earlier, villagers had to trudge long distances
for even basic health care. Today, 50 to 60 patients get treated
everyday at the Srivali Clinic, which is situated in the heart
of Chitrapur. The Primary Health Care Centre is headed by
a qualified resident medical officer, who is assisted by trained
paramedics. Here, diagnosis and medicines are totally free
of cost. Difficult cases are referred to established hospitals
in the district and needy patients are given the required
financial assistance. Several specialists made regular visits
to the clinic on an honorary basis, besides being accessible
on phone. The paramedics often go into the neighbouring villages
to enhance awareness about hygiene and to train in administering
first-aid.
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SHRI
PARIJNANASHRAM HANDMADE PAPER UNIT |
Given
the green environment in which Shirali is located, it is only
natural to have a huge generation of organic waste out of
the leaves, flowers, and other botanical substances. bulk
of the dried leaves, etc were primarily disposed by using
as fuel for heating water- adding to the pollution. Lack of
employment opportunities beyond agriculture is the cause of
steady migration to cities like Mumbai, Bangaluru, etc.
The hand made paper project seeks to address
all these concerns and that too, by creating an industry that
creates a much needed output- Paper- in an environmentally
responsible manner, by using up the botanical waste and without
causing any harm out of use of chemicals or bleaches.
Technology for this project has been acquired
from "Khadi Gramodyog Commission's Hand made Paper Institute"
located in Pune. Some key personnel have been trained at this
institute. A well designed structure has been constructed
to house this unit.
25th December 2011 was a great day in the
history of Parijnan Foundation. A major project that promises
to create a huge potential of employment and that too in keeping
with the Green world objectives- Parijnan Hand Made Paper
Project.
HH Shrimat Iswaranand Giriji Maharaj who was visiting Shri
Chitrapur Math, inaugurated the premises and also blessed
the launch of production process. Parama Pujya Shrimat Sadyojat
Shankarashram Swamiji also blessed the project by His Presence.
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| HH Swami Iswaranand
Giriji Maharaj performs Vastu Pravesh |
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HH Swami
Iswaranand Giriji Maharaj performs Deepa Prajwalan to mark
the launch of Shri Parijnanashram Handmade Paper Unit |
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HH Shrimat Sadyojat
Shankarashram Swamiji performs Deepa Prajwalana |
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HH Swami Iswaranand
Giriji Maharaj |
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Donations to Parijnan Foundation are exempt from Income tax
under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act 1961 for Indian residents/
institutions / organizations. Donations may be made by way
of Demand Draft / Cheque in favor of “Parijnan Foundation”,
payable at Shirali and mailed to:
Parijnan Foundation,
c/o Sri Chitrapur Math,
Shirali, Uttar Kanada District,
Karnataka, 581354
INDIA.
Parama Pujya Swamiji is the Spiritual Head and
the trust is being run and administered under the guidance
of Swamiji.
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