Introduction
It is immense pleasure to present the annual report of “Kadamba Charitable Foundation” for the year 2012-13. During the reporting report period the following activities have been carried out.
1. Integrated Child Development (Creche Programme) :
The integrated child development programme was launched in 1999. There are 25 creche centers working in remote areas of North Kanara District. Out of which 20 aided by “Central Social Welfare Board” New Delhi.
The objective of the project:
These are services provided by the Crech centers
| Area Coverage | Remote Areas of North Kanara District |
| Target Group | Children Below 6 years |
| No. of Children Benefited | 656 |
| Project Finance | Central Social Welfare Board |
| Total Expenditure | 8,96,374.00 |
2. Family Counsilling Center (Mahila Sahayavani)
Since the women and the child development is a priority service sector of the Kadamba. We have started “Family Counseling Centre” 2007 at “Kumta” of Uttara Kannada” District.
“Family Counseling Centre” is Consists of one Counselor (Female) and Three Social Worker (Two Female & One Male). The centre is running 24 X 7.
Now our centre consider as one of the best counseling centre in our region. And we did counseling about more than 515 woman and their families respective successfully.
And the centre is funded by “Women and Child Development Department” Govt. of Karnataka. Total expenditure incurred during the financial year is 2,16,772.00
3.Agriculture and Horticulture Development Programme (Cocoa Area Expansion Programme) :
To create awareness among the farmers of “North Kanara” District, the “Kadamba” has taken aggressive steps in agriculture as well as Horticulture sector. Providing necessary information and financial support as well as giving assistance to preparing the project proposals for the State / Central sponsored schemes.
Basically the region known for “Areca Nut” and “Coconut” gardens. The “COCOA” cultivation has been special thrust. As a second crop which as familiar among the local farmer since long back. But was neglected because of various reasons. “Kadamba” has taken initiatives and put efforts to rejuvenate the cocoa gardens.
The “Cocoa” Development mission has been initiated with the assistance of “Directorate of Cashewnut and Cocoa Development” Cochin, Horticultural Department, Govt. ok Karnataka and Cadbury India Ltd.,
In this programme we are conducted one District level seminar on Cocoa cultivation and 22 corner meetings with farmers.
For the reporting period i.e 2012-13 we have distributed one lakh F1 Hybrid Cocoa seedlings to 365 farmers in 200 HA at free of cost under “Cocoa Area Expansion Programme”. And the subsidy will be given in three years for easily maintenance of cocoa gardens.
The subsidy structure is as follows.
| The 1st Year | 7,200.00 |
| The 2nd Year | 3,400.00 |
| The 3nd Year | 3,400.00 |
And the subsidy will be directly transferred to the beneficiaries farmers account only.
Project Highlights
| Total Number of Farmers | 365 |
| Total area Covered | 200 HA |
| Cocoa Seedlings Distributed | 100000 |
| Cost of Seedlings | 6,00,000.00 |
| 1st Year Subsidy amount | 14,40,000.00 |
4. Health Referal Services:
Kadamba has started health referral service on 2002. As on 31.3.2013 kadamba has sent 4955 patients to KSHEMA Hospital, Mangalore at free of cost.
5. Solar Lanteen Distribution Programme:
Kadamba has distributed free of cost solar lantern to the rural people where there is no electricity connection. During the reporting period kadamba has distributed 360 no,s solar lantern. Programme was conducted in association of Supra Energy Pvt Ltd.,
6. Insurance For Agriculture Labour:
Kadamba Has started accidental insurance coverage to unorganized sector labor. This programme was conducted in association of National Insurance Company Ltd., during the reporting period kadamba has covered 2150 agriculture labour.
Acknowledgement :
Kadamba Charitable Foundation, Sirsi acknowledges with gratitude the financial and other assistance and co-operation extended to it by the following esteemed departments of Government and organisation's, institutes at National levels.