Our Impact
Chaupal has touched almost everything that affects tribal life. A snapshot of the impact of its interventions carried out over the years.
Improved Agri-based livelihoods for ~3,000 households through better water management, land development, and climate-resilient farming.
Created 3,460 soil and water conservation assets, strengthening community resilience and productivity.
To diversify diets, improve nutrition and enhance income, more than 6000 households were supported with kitchen gardens, to promote small grain, millet cultivation 5,625 farmers received millet seeds and inputs, and 157 households were assisted in developing inland fisheries.
Enhanced early childhood care for ~1,800 children through 138 rural creches, ensuring nutrition, safety, and early learning.
Secured ~2,200 Individual and Community Forest Resource (CFR) rights were facilitated for 262 Gram Sabhas in Surguja district, and all 262 Gram Sabhas successfully received these rights.
For 231 Gram Sabhas, the government provided ₹7,546 per committee to open offices for the Community Forest Resource Management Committees. Chaupal played a key role in supporting the opening of bank accounts for these committees.
Conducted GIS mapping for ~3,500 IFR claimants and initiated CFR management in ~30 gram sabhas.
For 29 Gram Sabhas, in addition to ₹7,546, an extra ₹50,000 per committee was provided from government to help initiate the implementation of their management plans.
Facilitated ~10,000 MGNREGA projects, boosting rural employment and local assets.
Enabled ~8,000 people to access welfare schemes — ration, pensions, housing, and essential documents.
23 health workers were trained to strengthen community healthcare services and delivery.
In partnership with government hospitals in Surguja and Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh state, support was provided to 46060 patients for sickle cell (NCD) screening.
In partnership with government hospitals in Surguja and Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh state, support was provided to 46060 patients for sickle cell (NCD) screening.
A total of 1,065 girls and women who had dropped out or discontinued their education were brought back into the mainstream education system, contributing to gender equality and women’s empowerment.