Tiger in Dalma Sanctuary: Efforts Underway to Mitigate Human-Wildlife Conflict

The presence of a tiger in Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary has raised concerns among nearby communities, highlighting the need for effective conflict mitigation strategies. Forest officials and wildlife experts are working together to monitor the tiger’s movements, raise awareness among locals, and implement preventive measures to reduce encounters. These efforts aim to ensure the safety of both humans and wildlife while promoting peaceful coexistence in the region.

Watermelon Plantation

Ecotourism and Community Development

• Ecotourism Project Launch: Began in April 2022, training tribals at Nakti and Bharandia in tourist management, cooking, boating, fishing, trekking, and forest product processing.
• Women’s Empowerment through Mushroom Cultivation: Trained 28 women from 5 SHGs in Galudih in oyster mushroom cultivation, addressing anemia and malnutrition among children while enhancing economic opportunities.
• Empowering Sabar Tribe Women: We Organized a workshop to empower Sabar Tribe women, providing training on establishing and running a nursery business to foster economic independence.

Sustainable Waste Management and Green Solutions

• New FRP Composter : a new FRP Composter for domestic use to enhance sustainable waste management at the household level.
• URVITA Kitchen Waste Biogas Plant Installation: Installed a biogas plant at  KMPM College, Sadar Hospital, AIWC Canteen, URVITA Ngo, promoting sustainable waste management and renewable energy use.
• Cow-based technology : emphasizes cow protection and safe handling, utilizing cow waste to create eco-friendly products like biofuels, fertilizers, and sustainable construction materials for a greener future.

Organic Farming and Environmental Education

• Organic Kitchen Gardens – We also promote the idea of adopting Kitchen gardens in households and Schools. Our Nutritionist advises people and students to grow Low cost, highly nutritious seasonal vegetables and fruits for better health.
• Organic Farming Workshop at URVITA Head Office: Conducted two workshop with notable guests including Mr. Chandreshwar Khan, Mr. Arbind Tiwary, Mr. Kaushal Kumar Jha and many speakers from organic farmers groups of CWS, Amrit Krishi etc. to discuss organic farming practices and solutions to problems faced.

Educational and Documentary Projects

• Award-Winning Documentary: “Art N Beyond” was awarded and screened at SHORTS-22, Tata Excellence Centre, Jamshedpur, highlighting the plight of Paitkar painters.
• Documentary on Biodegradable Materials: The environmental awareness department under Shri Nikhil Sharda has made some educational and informative documentaries. Released “Green Immersion,” focusing on biodegradable idol materials and their safe disposal. ( Movies Available On Youtube URVITA NGO Channel )

Community Health and Safety Initiatives

• Mask Distribution Drive in Chakradharpur: Conducted a mask distribution drive for the needy, providing 100 masks under the leadership of Mrs. Ashima Acharya Tripathy.
• COVID-19 Awareness and Food Distribution in Upper Pahar: Implemented a COVID-19 awareness program and distributed food packets to 75 families in Upper Pahar, village, Paridih, Jamshedpur. Low cost Corona prevention techniques were also taught to poor people in slums for their safety.
• Covid 19- Covid test (RTPCR) carried out at a slum in Garur basa for Community health along with the Government department.

Events and Competitions

• Online “Eat Safe Eat Colours” Competition: We conducted an online cooking competition featuring innovative and traditional food categories which used various coloured vegetables and fruits . Participants submitted cooking videos, and the award ceremony was held on November 22, 2020, at the URVITA headquarters.
• Masterchef Competition with Organic Ingredients: We set up a competition in partnership with CWS and Radio Dhoom to promote the use of organic food ingredients, judged by Mr. Aninday Das of Fortune Park Centre Point Hotel.
• “From Seed to Sapling” Workshop: Held with Telco Nursery for children on World Environment Day, educating them on environmental conservation and plant growth.

Environmental and Afforestation Programs 

• Afforestation Program in East Singhbhum: We organized several afforestation programs in East and West Singhbhum districts of Jharkhand to enhance local green cover and environmental health . So far more than 4500 saplings have been planted by URVITA and their allies all over Jharkhand.    
• River Cleaning and Afforestation by JUSCO: We volunteered for the Subarnarekha River bank Cleaning program and participated in an afforestation initiative along the riverbank to improve local ecology.