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BUDGET OF INFRASTRUCTURE & OTHER DEVELOPMENT WORKS TO BE CARRIED OUT IN OUR ADOPTED TRIBAL VILLAGE NAGLE.

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Sun, 8 Dec 2013 10:03:00 -0800

Initial budget for the development works of Nagle village in respect of pure drinking water, road, sanitation, health, education & employment etc. designed by architect is approximate seventy million.
Here is the step by step estimate :-
1. Pure drinking water connection in whole village with 3 numbers of 50 thousand litres of overhead tanks : INR 19,35,000.00.
2. Two & half KMs of tar road connecting Divekarpada, Phanaspada & Dongripada & approx. 100 MTs of 12 concrete subways, connecting hillside houses with the main road :- INR 1,83,42,450.00.
3. Toilet in the houses ( approx. 198 NOS ) :- INR 55,44,000.00.
4. Toilet in primary school & learning centres :- INR 4,50000.00.
5. Total septic pits :- INR 6,60000.00.
6. Construction cost of health centre, dairy & small industry units :- INR 1,17,00000.00.
7. Equipment for health centre & small industry units : INR 34,00000.00.
8. Ambulance :- INR 6,00000.00.
9. Scientific dairy farm with minimum of 60 buffaloes :- INR 60,00000.00.
10. Poultry farms with equipment & training :- INR 9,00000.00.
11. Piggery, goat, rabbit & emu farming with goods, equipment & training etc. :- INR 22,00000.00. 12. Renovation of village pond & fishery :- INR 17,00000.00.
13. Computer training centre, library & learning centres etc. :- INR 9,60,000.00.
14. Reconstruction of village crematorium with water, power, wood storage place & boundary wall etc. :- INR 23,70000.00.
15. Other activities like training, campaigns, vaccination, health check-ups, treatment, financial aid to underprivileged villagers etc. :- approx. INR 40,00000.00.
16. Architect, staffs & stationery & all misc. expenses :- approx. INR 75,00000.00.
Taxes & all other legal expenses are extra whatever applicable.
Income which will be generated from these community employment schemes will provide jobs to the villagers in one side & in other side, these funds will be utilised for infrastructure maintenance, manpower management & all emergency expenses of the village. NOTES :- Implementation of all the development schemes are subject to fund raising.

DEVELOPMENT OF OUR ADOPTED VILLAGE NAGLE.

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Mon, 2 Dec 2013 09:06:00 -0800

We are concentrating in the first phase of development works, the solution of pure drinking water which is the biggest scarcity of the village. toilet in each house as all the villagers defecate in the open, vaccination to the children against Polio, Typhoid, Hepatitis A etc., Health check ups, Eye check ups & cataract surgery, Study materials & fees arrangement for underprivileged children, computer training & tailoring, treatment of patients suffering from TB, cancer etc., Then we shall construct concrete roads connecting of all padas which have today no road connectivity. People living in the padas of inside the village used to walk by the narrow kaccha lane for all essential services for nearly 2- 2.5 Km. People living in the hill side is bound to carry water from the plain to the top through kaccha steep lanes endangering their lives. We shall rebuilt the crematorium & set up a dispensary with ambulance service for the primary treatment, snake bite & child birth etc. For the employment & maintenance of the village infrastructure & emergency funds, we shall set up a dairy farm, papad manufacturing unit, poultry, goat, rabbit, emu farming & fishery in the village talav etc.

IN GRAM SABHA HELD ON 29TH NOVEMBER, ALL VILLAGERS UNINEMOUSLY DECIDED TO HAND OVER THE VILLAGE NAGLE TO US FOR DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE, EDUCATION, HEALTH, SANITATION & EMPLOYMENT ETC.

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 07:07:00 -0800

With the majority of Gram sabha decision, the final adoption process of village Nagle is complete. Here is some glimpses of the Gram sabha. Now, We will start fund raising for the development projects with the completion of the budget of projects by Architect.

ADOPTION OF NAGLE VILLAGE FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT IS LAUNCHED.

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 02:03:00 -0700

We have launched our Project "Development of Nagle village" Campaign with the blessings of MATA DURGA in the Pooja ground of BANGA SANGHA, R N P PARK, BHAYANDER, MUMBAI. We have got a very good response from the public.

ADOPTION OF A VILLAGE NAMED NAGLE IS IN PROCESS.

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 08:14:00 -0700

We are almost in final stage of adopting a remote village which is tribal oriented & lack of all basic amenities like road, drinking water, drainage, primary dispensary, market, school etc. The village is called Nagle which is inside the Vasai - Bhiwandi road & comprises of major Padas namely Divakarpada & Phanaspada etc. Our aim to start with providing the villagers the basic requirements to self-help etc. For this noble step we need help from all spheres of our society. Some glimpses of the village are here. Soon, after completing all necessary documentations & official formalities, we will start working for the betterment.

LAUNCHING CAMPAIGN "UDAN BACHPAN KI" FOR THE DIFFERENTLY ABLE CHILDREN.

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Fri, 6 Sep 2013 11:38:00 -0700

We have launched Campaign "Udan Bachpan Ki" campaign for differently able children of India.
It is a platform for the differently able children to prove their talents in broader world.
Children in different age groups will participate & show their talents in various sphere of life. We shall contact various institutions, homes, remote villages etc. of India & encourage the children to bring out their skills in painting, crafts, dancing, singing, sports & many other creative fields with special guidance & training. We shall make a national platform to show their these hidden talents in front of the world & make a foray into the normal life-line in order to support their confidence of being stable in both mentally & financially. We need support & suggestions from all to create & channelize such a big platform nation-wide.

OUR SCHOOL TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN TO COLLECT SCHOOL MATERIALS FOR DISTRIBUTION AMONG UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN.

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 06:58:00 -0700

We have started continuous campaign of collection of school materials
& some other essential materials for distribution in rural & tribal areas
(including local & disaster affected areas) among underprivileged children
for their betterment & right to education.
We have started to contact various educational institute to join hands in this campaign.
We are requesting the institutes to involve their student strength
to contribute the materials towards the betterment.
The materials list are as follows :-
1. School bags (old & new). 2. Water bottle.
3. Lunch box. 4. Note books.
5. Drawing books. 6. Black board.
7. Slate & chalk. 8. Pen, pencil, eraser, sharpener & glue.
9. Geometry box. 10. Soap & Dettol. 11. Tooth paste & Oil.

OUR MATERIALS COLLECTION CAMP ON 18TH AUGUST IN KANAKIA, MIRA ROAD(E).

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 06:58:00 -0700

In our materials collection camp in cinemax shopping complex, Kanakia, Mira road(E) has got a great response from the people. They have contributed dry rations like Rice, Wheat, Tea leaves & Biscuits etc. There was a good collection of Bed sheets, Blankets & Utensils too.

OUR NEXT MATERIALS COLLECTION CAMP FOR UTTARAKHAND FLOOD VICTIMS WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, 18TH AUGUST,2013 IN CINEMAX SHOPPING COMPLEX, KANAKIA, MIRA ROAD(E).

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 09:59:00 -0700

Our materials collection camp in Golden Nest on 11th August 2013.

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 08:01:00 -0700

In our Golden Nest camp, people have contributed dry rations, sarees, umbrellas, rain coats, blankets & stationery etc. We have covered a very big area from old Golden Nest to New Golden Nest with a pick up facility of a tempo with announcement. With lot of residents, our chief advisor Mr Sounak Banerjee, who is a c a in permanent wheelchair had attended the camp.

OUR UPCOMING MATERIALS COLLECTION CAMP WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, 11TH AUGUST, 2013 IN GOLDEN NEST, BHAYANDER(E).

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Tue, 6 Aug 2013 01:20:00 -0700

DISTRIBUTIONS OF ESSENTIAL MATERIALS & DRY RATIONS ARE IN PROGRESS IN THE REMOTE & DEVASTATED VILLAGES OF UTTARAKHAND.

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Thu, 1 Aug 2013 00:41:00 -0700

SOME MEMORABLE MOMENTS OF INDRALOK MATERIAL COLLECTION CAMP.

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 19:44:00 -0700

OUR COLLECTION CAMP IN INDRALOK ON 28TH JULY 2013.

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 06:11:00 -0700

Our material collection camp in Indralok area was a great success. Materials like rice, wheat, biscuits, powder milk, blankets & utensils were collected.

OUR NEXT COLLECTION CAMP IN INDRALOK.

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:48:00 -0700

Our Collection Camp for Uttarakhand flood Victims will be held on Sunday, 28th july, 2013 in Indralok area of Bhayander(E).

SOME GLIMPSES OF OUR CAMP FOR FLOOD VICTIMS OF UTTARAKHAND ORGANISED IN JESAL PARK, BHAYANDER ON 21ST JULY.

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 10:48:00 -0700

We have received a very spontaneous response from the all sections of people of Jesal park area in our collection camp organised for Uttarakhand flood victims. A lot of volunteers have joined us in the collection process. People brought utensils, blankets/bed sheets, umbrellas/rain coats, bags, purified water, stationery, clothes, dry rations like rice, wheat, sugar, dal, biscuits etc. People had given both new & old clothes but while segregating, we had found that the old clothes also were very fresh, clean & packed in very systematic way. We are really very much thankful to all the residents of Jesal park for their such response & co-operation.

COLLECTION CAMPS FOR THE FLOOD VICTIMS.

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 08:54:00 -0700

We have started our collection camps for the flood victims of Uttarakhand. Our collection camp, campaigning from society to society, will be held on 21st July,2013 in Jesal park, Bhayander(E).

We are covering a large number of areas which includes Jesal park, R.N.P. park, Station Road & Parts of Navgarh Road etc.

We are requesting people to contribute urgent materials for the victims.

The list of the required materials are as follows :-

1. COOKING UTENSILS : - pan, kadhai, pressure cooker, patila. cooking & eating spoon, knife, plate, glass etc.

2. BUCKET & MUG.

3. BLANKET/WOOLLEN.

4. TORCH & BATTERY, CANDLE & MATCH BOX, SOLAR LAMP.

5. UMBRELLA/RAIN COAT.

6. TARPAULIN, OLD FLEX BANNER.

7. WATER PURIFIER TABLET, STURDY BACK PACK.

8. NOTE BOOK & STATIONERY.

9. DRY RATION ( rice, pulses, biscuits, tea leaves, cooking oil ).

A CORDIAL APPEAL TO JOIN IN RELIEF...REHABILITATION & REDEVELOPMENT OF UTTARAKHAND....

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Mon, 1 Jul 2013 20:32:00 -0700

We are requesting everybody to come forward with open heart to be part of the relief & reconstruction process of uttarakhand. The destruction is so wide spread that whatsoever relief funds are inflowing, they seem very small. It is not only about today's rescue & relief operation but it is the continuous process of may be years together to redevelop the totally destroyed villages. So, we appeal everybody to extend the hands of help may be in terms of money or materials.
As a part of the process, we are approaching the educational Institutes, to be part with us involving the most powerful strength & future of the nation to spread the appeal of this noble cause to the maximum number of people in our surroundings.
Anybody may DONATE any amount at a time or be part of our continuous redevelopment process by contributing in monthly basis.
You may DEPOSIT your AMOUNT DIRECTLY ( NO FOREIGN DONATION IS ACCEPTED ),
TO OUR A/C OF CANARA BANK :- SANDYSTAR WELFARE & CHARITABLE TRUST,
A/C NO - 3305101002217, IFS CODE NO - CNRB0003305, BRANCH :- BHAYANDER (E).

send your name, address, pan & tel no to sandystar.ngo@gmail.com or 9820213999.

OR SEND YOUR CHEQUE/DD TO OUR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES :-
1. 2/F, B.I.T. COTTAGE, BHAUDAJI ROAD, MATUNGA CENTRAL, MUMBAI - 400019.
2. 105, SONAM MAYFLOWER, PHASE - 2, OLD GOLDEN NEST, BHAYANDER(E).
PIN - 401105.

............. PLEASE SHARE THIS APPEAL & SPREAD.......

CARE...RELIEF...REBUILDING OF DEVASTATED UTTARAKHAND.

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Mon, 1 Jul 2013 08:01:00 -0700

An unprecedented devastation due to which thousands dead, several thousand missing, stranded & homeless. It is unpredictable how much time it will take to complete the rescue & relief operation. To rebuild the devastated villages & overcome the trauma, it may take several years. We are organizing in our area, society to society & school to school campaign & making urgent appeal to all to come forward & render help with both in terms of materials ( which are urgently needed ) & money. We, in association with other NGOS, are channelizing to reach all the help to the affected
areas.

An initiative to enlighten the lives of differently able people.....

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Mon, 1 Jul 2013 05:48:00 -0700

We have taken an initiative to make the life of a differently able colony of Mira Road better. We will concentrate on the important issues like clothing, sanitation, medicine, education & employment etc. We will conduct various kind of activities to make their life enlightened & improved. We will start extensive campaign to make people aware & come forward with both material & monetary helps. we will update our activities in regard of difficulties, progress & responses.

Cataracts....its causes and surgery.

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:58:00 -0700

Cataract is an age-related condition in which the lens of the eye becomes clouded, blurring vision. A cataract starts out small & at first has little effect on the vision. The vision is blurred a little, like looking through a cloudy piece of glass. Many studies suggest that exposure to ultra-violet light & cosmic radiation are associated with cataract. Other studies suggest people with diabetes, user of steroids, smokers, air pollution & heavy alcohol consumption etc are at high risk of developing cataracts. A diet rich in anti-oxidant such as beta-carotene (vitamin A), selenium, Vitamin C & E may forestall cataract development. Eating a lot of salt & meat may increase the risk. When symptoms begin to appear, the vision can be improved using new glasses, strong bifocals & magnification etc, but when it progresses enough to seriously impair the vision then one should think about surgery. During surgery, the clouded lens are removed & replaced with a clear, plastic intro-ocular lens. About 80% of blindness in India is due to cataracts. 670 million people world-wide are blind or visually impaired simply because they don't have access to an eye exam & eye glasses. So it is very essential to arrange more & more free eye check-up & surgery for underprivileged to prevent visual impairment. Observe 13th October as WORLD SIGHT DAY for restoring sight.

Awareness & prevention of cervical cancer.

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Sat, 1 Oct 2011 07:42:00 -0700

In India every year around 134,420 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and about 72,825 die from the disease. Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control. The cervix is the lower part of uterus which opens in the vagina. The main cause is the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which is transmitted through sexual contact. Other co-factors for progression from HPV infection to cancer are tobacco smoking, long term hormonal contraceptive use & co-infection with HIV. Early detection can reduce the incidence & mortality from this disease. For this, all women over the age of 20 should have cervical screening at least every five years. In cervical screening, cells from the surface of the cervix are collected painlessly & examined for any abnormalities. Some symptoms of cervical cancer include abnormal vaginal bleeding ( between periods ), vaginal discharge tinged with blood & more rarely discomfort during intercourse. Women from low income population are at high risk as they have less education about safe sex practices & poor excess to health services. As HPV virus can stay in the body for years & after 15-20 years can develop as cancer, so it is advisable to administer preventive vaccine from the age of 9-24 years. So by the time a girl reaches her late 40s, she is safe-guarded. A one time dose of vaccine is given thrice in a span of year, with per dose coming at a price of Rs 2800 only. It is very expensive & to prevent the incidence of cervical cancer, it is very essential to vaccinate as many as possible. To vaccinate the underprivileged please donate so that we can do mass vaccination for better tomorrow.

Breast cancer....for early detection, do regular self examinations.

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:06:00 -0700

Breast cancer is rising rapidly in India, pushing cervical cancer to the second spot. According to ICMR report, 1 in 22 women suffer from breast cancer. Breast cancer is a uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the breast. It can occur either in the ducts or in the tissue where the milk is formed.

Common symptoms are:-

-Painless swelling ( lump) in the breast or the armpit region

-Nipple retraction

-Nipple discharge

Change in size & shape of the breast and the nipples

Change in the look of the skin surrounding the nipples, looking reddish in colour.

Usually, the early stage does not cause any symptom. Thus self examinations once in a month are very helpful.

Besides, yearly mammogram X - ray after the age of 40 and with a family history from the age of 35 should be done, as early detection is the only cure. Various factors of breast cancer include late age at first childbirth, fewer children, shorter duration of breast feeding with a lifestyle which involves excessive smoking & alcohol consumption.

Regular breast feeding is a boon to prevent breast cancer.

In our campaign, we emphasise on regular breast feeding which not only provide nutrient & immunity to the children but also keep away the mother from breast cancer. Our future camps for underprivileged women include easily making availability of mammogram X - rays for early detection of this dreaded disease.

Pneumonia in children.....causes and prevention.

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:59:00 -0700

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by different types of micro-organisms. In babies & children who develop Pneumonia often do not have any specific signs of chest infection but develop a fever, appear quite ill and can become lethargic. In children Pneumococcus & Hib ( H. influenzae type b ) bacteria are responsible for 30 - 50% & 10 - 30% of Pneumonia cases respectively followed by S. Aurea's & K. pneumoniae. Besides, respiratory Syncytial virus & HIV epidemic have also a very significant role in childhood Pneumonia.

In developing countries most common causes of childhood Pneumonia are as follows:-

1.Definite risk factors :-

A. Malnutrition. B. Low birth weight. C. Non-exclusive breast feeding D. Lack of timely immunization of measles. E. Indoor air pollution. F. Crowding.

2. Likely risk factors :-

A. Parental smoking. B. Zinc deficiency. C. Mother's experience as a care giver. D. Concomitant diseases like diarrhoea, heart disease, asthma. Besides, some possible factors like humidity, birth order, vitamin-a deficiency, mother's education, day care attendance & outdoor pollution etc also play a very significant role.

To control the childhood Pneumonia besides taking care of all these factors it is very important to vaccinate all children against two most widespread bacteria i.e. Pneumococcus & Hib. In the eve of World Pneumonia Day i.e. celebrated on 12th November..... prevent Pneumonia.....control child mortality.

Diabetes in children.

noreply@blogger.com (SandyStar Trust) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:40:00 -0700

Diabetes impairs the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels. That can lead to damage to the kidneys & blood vessels through the body. In Type - 1 diabetes ( formerly known insulin-dependent or juvenile diabetes ) occurs when the immune system attacks & destroys the cells of the pancreas that produce insulin. General symptoms of it - increased thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision & unusual behaviour etc. Type - 1 diabetes in children is treated with lifelong insulin injections, along with strict adherence to diet & lifestyle advice which help to live a near-normal life & avoid complications. Type - 2 diabetes referred to as non-insulin dependent diabetes, is silently assuming epic proportions & holding an entire generation to ransom, affecting children from all income groups. In Type - 2 diabetes, person still produces insulin but the body does not response to it normally. This causes the blood sugar to rise, making the pancreas produce even more insulin. Eventually, the pancreas can wear out from working overtime to produce extra insulin & may no longer be able to produce enough insulin to keep blood sugar levels normal. Symptoms of Type - 2 diabetes include frequent urination, drinking lot of liquids, feeling tired, sometimes developing thick, dark, velvet like skin around the neck, armpit, groin, toes etc, girls may develop poly cystic ovary syndrome, which often shows irregular periods or may stop having periods & more likely to get excess facial & body hair growth, it can also result in fertility problem. The main cause of Type - 2 diabetes considered is overweight. A study has found that around 15% school children in India are obese. According to, " Obesity & Cholesterol Foundation", 8.8% of adolescent have abdominal obesity, which is directly linked to Type - 2 diabetes. Around 68% of urban children lead a sedentary lifestyle with hardly any involvement in outdoor games, about 47% play for less than an hour & sit most of their free times either watching TV or on computer. Around 70% of these obese children are likely to be obese adults with increased susceptibility to diabetes, high B.P. & heart disease. This means the diabetes epidemic, we are facing now is only going to magnify & life expectancy is likely to fall in the next 20 years. Experts feel intervention at the level of school & families can be the sole remedy to deal with the issue, by encouraging regular physical activity, curtailing activities like TV viewing & cutting down on junk foods, fried items, soft drinks etc and increasing intake of fresh fruits & vegetables. On the eve of the World Diabetes Day which will be celebrated on 14th November 2011, our programmes will include seminar & diabetes check up camps in schools with free insulin distribution to poor children.