RURAL INITIATIVES.
Yi Rural Initiatives strives to improve the balance of rural societies in this fast paced world. Rural Societies of India still lag behind in growth in terms of many aspects that a city dweller might not fight for quality life.
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Rural population in India is approximately 65.07% in 2020
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Agriculture & related activities are largely the work source
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Sustainable income remains a challenge
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Health of women, children a concern
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Lack of clean water sources, nutrition, ill planning of sanitation
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Inadequate skilling and access to education, information and knowledge prevails
How Yi strived to improve and elevate being of rural societies ?
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Identified 118 pockets for Rural Initiatives across the country
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Launched Yi Smart Learning initiative - 37 smart class rooms
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Launched selective income generation programs
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Skill development workshops
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Health initiatives
Yi Motto for Rural Initiatives
● IDENTIFY - Pockets of areas
● ACQUIRE - Sign up Letter of Intent / MoU
● EMPOWER - Conduct programs
● SUSTAIN - Reach out consistently
What are the rural societies of Yi ?
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URBAN - City slums & BPL area
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RURBAN - Areas outside the town
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RURAL – Villages
How to identify & Connect to a RI pocket ?
● Chapter Leadership
● RI members group
● Administration
● Social Organisations
● Industry bodies
● SHGs
Target Audience of Rural Initiatives
Children | Youth | Men & Women | Old Folks
Rural Initiatives Focus Areas.
● HEALTH & SANITATION – Physical Health, Mental Health, Hygiene
● LEARNING – Knowledge, Social Awareness, Skill Development
● Yi Projects & Initiatives – Masoom, Road Safety, Climate Change, Accessibility, Innovation, Learning, entrepreneurship
Asks of Yi Rural Initiatives Leadership
● Identify 6 pockets for RI activities
● Aggressive scale up of Yi Smart Learning Initiative - schools
● Introduce Sugadharam - schools, colleges, public places
● Establish Sustainable Income Practises leading to small businesses - women & youth
● Every chapter should do at least 2 RI activities every month
● Reporting of all activities a must
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