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Tiger Anti-Poaching Efforts

tiger watchLocation: Ranthambore, Rajasthan

Amount Supported: Rs. 3,84,000

Chapters: Austin

 Tiger Watch started their anti-poaching work in 2005. To date 61 poachers have been arrested with their help. The results of their work can be seen in the following: In 2006 tigers were present only in Ranthambhore National Park. As of 2011, Ranthambhore tigers have gone to: Sawai Mansignh Sanctuary-Sawai Madhopur, Kailadevi Sanctuary- Karauli district, Vanvihar sanctruary-Dholpur district, and Kuno Sanctuary- Madhya Pradesh. The government has also translocated 6 tigers to Sariska-Alwar district. In 2010-2011 twelve new tiger cubs were born in the park and ~3 tigresses are pregnant.

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RTI MANCH

public hearing Supporting Chapters: Columbus, Boston

 Amount: Rs. 301000

RTI Manch is a group of activists working in close ties with Mazdoor Kisaan Shakti Sangathan(MKSS) on Right to Information (RTI), National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) campaigns, electoral reforms etc in the rural areas of central Rajasthan.

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Support to Samaj Shilpis

Samaj shilpiy

NGO: Seva Mandir
Location: Jharna, Rajasthan
Budget: Rs 205600

The program "Samaj Shilpi/ Stimulated Volunteerism" aim is to encourage the youth to work in the villages as facilitators or catalysts for change. A total of 6 Samaj Shilpis (SS) are working in Rajasthan under Seva Mandir. AID will continue its support to the Samaj Shilpis in Rajasthan. Broad goals of the Samaj shilpi program  are 1)  build community based organizations to effectively address local issues 2) Strengthen community participation in local self-governance 3) Assist communities to access government schemes 4) Facilitate formation of Self Help Groups.

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