MKP PROFILE NGO

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INDEX
Sr. No Contents Page No. Remarks
1 Index 1
2 Background of the Organization 2
3 AIDS Programme (TIP) 3-4
4 5-7
2. Reproductive and Child Health
Programme (NRHM)
5 Community Lead Assessment Awareness 8
Advocacy and Action Programme for
Environment Protection and Carbon
Neutrality in Himachal Pradesh
(CLAP- for Himachal)
6 Other Regular Activities 9

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BACKGROUND OF THE MAHILA KALYAN PARISHAD
The seeds of initiating to form a voluntary organization at Reckong Peo in
district Kinnaur had been sown in year 1988 by few-committed group of women
& it was registered in 1989 under the society’s registration Act 1860 article 21.
The organization is rooted the philosophy that the development of the Nation take
place when the people especially women in the rural areas are mobilized to
participate in their own development. The resolution state that it would include
the groups & individuals irrespective of cast, creed or race engaged in holistic
development of the Tribal community especially women & children.
Mahila Kalyan Parishad is caring out programmes covering all of these facets:
• Women empowerment.
• Environment Protection and livelihood Sustainability.
• Literacy- Non- formal education.
• Health-Especially reproductive & Child Health (RCH) & HIV/AIDS control
project,.
• To promote & encourage rich cultural practices & community harmony.
• To promote appropriate rural technology especially in tribal Areas.
• To promote low cost home remedies & traditional system of medicines in the
rural areas.
• Initiate income generation activities for women by providing them vocational
training.

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Major Programmes Detail
AIDS CONTROL PROJECT (TARGET INTERVATION PROJECT)
YEAR 2001 TO 2010.
PROJECTS AREA:
* Geographical Coverage: - (J.P. industries & Kashang Hydro Power
Project, GREF)
The Project has been implementing in J.P. industries & Kashang
Hydropower Project, GREF at Powari of distt. Kinnaur (H.P.) which is situatated
on bank of baspa & Saltuj river on National Highway –22 from Shimla to Kaza .
The project area is 40Kms & 7 Kms from Distt. Headquarter. 20,000 workers
have been working in these project sites from Himachal Pradesh like Nepal,U.A.,
Bihar.U.P., M.P. & Rajasthan.etc.
Main intervention points: -
Chholtu
Kuppa
Karchham (in J.P. Industries)
Kashang Hydropower Project (near Purwani jula)
GREF (at Powari)
Profile of target population
The target population is migrant workers (Both Females/Males) & the
secondary stakeholders are staff personnel, management of the industries, dhaba
owners / workers.pan/bidi shops & wine shop workers etc.
• Project staffs (Management)
• Health functionaries/RMPs.
• PRIs members & functionaries
• Community in general
• Dhaba/ tea/ pan shops
• Wine shops etc.

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Goals
Prevention & check on transmission of STD/HIV/AIDS among migrant
workers of J.P. Industries, Kashang Hydropower Project & GREF at
Powari.
Gist of the activities and achievements of the Project
From October 2001- August 2010
Sr.no. Name of the activities Outcome
1 Project Development • Setting up of project office.
• Selection & training of staff.
• Development of project MIS.
• Sample survey of 200-target population each year.
2. Awareness generation & • Organized meeting at work place with the workers
behavior change communication & management of the J.P. industry, Kashang
(BCC) Hydro power project & GREF.
• Identified & provide training to the peer educators.
• 1-1 (IPC) BCC & (1-G) BCC sessions by ORWs.
3. Condom promotion & • Identify depot holders & set up condom depots.
distribution • Training of depot holders.
• Distribution of condoms through different sources.
• Awareness through condom demonstration
programme.
4. Health camp –STD control • Identify STD suspected cases.
• Organized awareness cum health check up camps/
STD treatment camps.
• Provide counseling to migrant workers through
camps.
• Provide STD treatment to women through health
camps.
5. Creating an enabling • Selection & training of peer educators.
environment • Periodical advisory committee meetings.
• Meetings with management & opinion leaders.
• Identify felt needs of the target groups.
6. Strengthening network with • Liasoning with HPSACC, Distt. Hospital.CHC&
different agencies & developing PHC etc.
internal system of review & • Periodical meeting by project director with staff.
monitoring. • Celebration of different functions including World
AIDS DAY etc. every year.
• Post intervention survey & analysis.

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2. Reproductive and Child Health Programme (NRHM)
Background:
Name of the District: Kinnaur
Name of the Blocks: Pooh, Kalpa and Nichar
FNGOs Name of FNGOs Area of Operation
FNGO 1 Mahila Kalyan Parishad ( MKP) Kalpa Block
FNGO-2 Social and Educational Vikas Association Pooh (Moorang)Block
(SEVA)
FNGO-3 ABYUDAYA Parivaar Nichar Block
FNGO -4 Mahila Mandal Shiaso (MMS) Pooh (Hangrang)
Objectives of the RCH Programme:
a) To increase the rate of family planning methods especially
spacing methods in the un-served villages.
b) To make people aware about the proper utilization of available
health facilities and disseminate new developments
c) To reduce the prevalence of RTI from 23% to 5% by organizing
Health treatment camps
d) Increase the full antenatal care coverage of pregnant women
from 20% to100%.
e) Increase institutional deliveries from 24%to100%
f) To achieve 100%immunization coverage for 0-12 months old
children
g) Promote RTI/STI reduction programme through adolescent and
eligible couples counseling and treatment and awareness
campaigning.

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List of qualitative Achievement from the year 2007 to 2010
Sr Activities Outcome Remarks
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No
1 Health camps and STI FNGOs organize health check up/ STI treatment
Control camps.
Eligible couples were counseled
Reproductive health sessions were held with
adolescents
Campaigning and Individual motivation sessions
were done on institutional deliveries
IEC materials on health, nutrition and schemes
were distributed
2 Awareness generation The power structures and stakeholders in the
and Behavior Change areas were sensitized in gender equality and
Communication health service benefits.
Household visits and group meetings were
frequently conducted to assess the needs
Promotion of condoms/ contraceptives was made
popular in the camps and visits.
Couples and Adolescents were motivated on
preventive approach and techniques on health
issues were focused
3 Strengthening The existing networking with Health centers were
Networking strengthened in the advocacy meetings.
The stakeholders initiative was facilitated with
training programme and integrating more
approached to health services
Regular meetings were conducted and monthly
monitoring visits were paid by mngo authorities.
Meetings with Hospital administration and other
health centers were undertaken duly.
4 Facilitating Linkages Linkages between health services and
organization work were developed after meetings
Project staff undertook training for mobilizing
resources and health facilities in their respective
areas

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5 Capacity Building Training programmes were conducted in
association with hospital resource person
regarding basics of health delivery system and
skill building activities from counselor was laid
before field staff.
The FNGO coordinators were emphasized on
management aspects of the pogramme
The objectives and target coverage inputs were
given to the same.
6 Review and Analysis The review meetings were held yearly under the
chairmanship of project coordinator.
The monitoring visit and target analysis of SNGO
co-coordinator was facilitated and reviewed, gaps
and follow ups has been processed to enhance
implementation.

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Community Lead Assessment Awareness Advocacy and Action
Programme for Environment Protection and Carbon Neutrality in
Himachal Pradesh
(CLAP- for Himachal)
Mahila Kalyan Parishad has recognized the need for action against climate change in
district in wake of heavy industrial growth and considering fragility of ecosystem in
Himalayan range extended hand with Department of Environment, Science and
Technoloy, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh in association with Development Alternatives a
Delhi based ngo and started the Programme in district Kinnaur with focus on the Nichar
Block
Name of Project Area: Nichar Block
Project Period: June 2010 - 2011
Objectives:
1. Reducing Energy Consumption
2. Promoting Renewable Power
3. Taking Action through PRIs, Distt. Administration, Mahila Mandala and School
Clubs.
Action Taken:
1. Community Interface and baseline explained in 2 Panchayats
2. Assessment through sample water testing from main sources in 2 Panchayats
and community meetings
3. Identification and selection of secondary stakeholders in the area
4. Follow up testing and reporting
5. Action planning and co-ordination with different departments of government
Outcomes:
1. Action Planning with PRIs and Distt. Administration
2. Identification of improvements and change factors
3. Regular FGDs and Feedbacks initiated

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Other Regular Activities
1. Insuring women groups and individuals: Under micro-insurance many women
groups and individuals has been insured and organization has been working hard
to bring them to financial inclusion.
2. Events and Celebration : Organization has always been proactive in celebrating
events concerned to women and health and livelihood and through this it has sent
across message of a positive change in society
3. Right based issues and concerned discussions has been one of the main activities
that organization conducts time to time to draw attention of policy makers and
government

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To
The Project Officer
Distt. Rural Development Authority
Reckong Peo
Kinnaur.
Sub: Details of Mahila Kalyan Parishad
Respected Sir,
In reference to your latter no. 3892-93 dated 07-12-2010, please find our
organization details for your kind information and necessary action.
Thanking You
Sincerely Yours
Chairperson
Mahila Kalyan Parishad