A SYMBOLIC INAUGURATION OF PROJECT CALLS 2.0

 

The two prestigious and people centred organizations: Shevaroyhills Tribal Development Institute (STDi) a wing of SPS INDIA FOUNDATION, The Retreat – Don Bosco, Yercaud and Jugend Eine Welt (JEW) inaugurated their Project CALLS 2.0 (Covid19 Alternative Livelihood and Living Services), i.e., their second intervention during the time of Covid19 to give alternative livelihood for the tribals of Yercaud. The event was held on 24th January 2021, on the feast of St. Francis de Sales.

The programme is to train in nursery plant growing and income generation. The event began with the registration of the beneficiaries and a prayer song. Fr. Raj, SDB, Rector of the Retreat – Don Bosco welcomed the gathering and thanked JEW for its accompaniment and support for people-centred innovative initiatives.

The event marked was by the presence of Fr. Agilan, SDB, Provincial of the Salesian province of Tiruchy, who inaugurated the project, Mrs. Rajalakshmi, an Organic Farmer who will also join the training team, Mrs. Jayanthi, the Assistant Engineer of Yercaud Union presented her life experience about nature and Agriculture. Mr. Ramachandiran, the Panchayat President of Manjakuttai Panchayat thanked STDi and JEW for their initiatives for being part of the people’s growth. Fr. Selvakumar, the Coordinator organized the event with his staff.

“Hands in the dirt, head in the sun, Heart With nature. To Nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul.” Alfred Austin. The project will train 80 persons and a stipend of standard daily wage will be given during the training. With this training, we are moving ahead in preservation of nature and enhancing the lives of people and nature.