We are on the mission of Rural Development
through Water Conservation
Vasundhara Sanjivani Mandal (VSM)
Making India Water Positive
Founded in the year 2016, Vasundhara Sanjivani Mandal (VSM) got registered as a ‘Non profit NGO under section 8 of the Companies Act 2013 with a mission to work for water conservation and management in a rural areas as brainstorming among founder members unanimously came to the conclusion that availability and accessibility of water is at the root of any developmental activities for the upliftment of rural poor.
Today we are a group of about 100 members which includes experts and professionals from all walks of life.
The Board of directors and core group consists of long experience and senior-level expertise in Agriculture and farming, water Conservation and Management, Civil Engineering and Human Resources Management.
We believe, the first step towards rural transformation is the availability of water. While we have crafted our future work frame, work encompassing conservation and management of Triple Natural Resources JAL_JAMIN_JUNGLE vital for a sustainable living of JEEV and JAN, it has to start with facilitating the increase in surface water storage and groundwater recharge in rural water scarcity areas.
We The People of The Village take this oath,
That we will stay active in every possible way in VSMs’ projects to secure our next generations future.
We are bound by this oath to keep away all our individual clashes, social, financial and political differences for the future of our next generations.
We are taking this oath today to fulfill environment friendly water conservation, afforestation, Farming and related projects in much sustainable way.
Vasundhara Sanjivani Mandal
।। पाणी धावते असलेले चालते करा ।।
।। चालत असलेले थांबते करा ।।
Born out of passion & concern of founder Shri. Anand Bhagwat (Age 90) for villagers of murbad- shahapur taluka villagers starve for water after october every year
- Dependency only on rain fed crops for livelihood
- Migration outside for poor paid jobs
- Women & children travel far off to fetch daily water
All this is in spite of receiving 2500 mm+ yearly rain fall, that is double than the nearest metropolitan, mumbai. surrounding region houses large water bodies which supply water for 5 cities including mumbai & 13 MIDC areas for many decades. Clear need to address the issue urgently was felt.
A Holistic & Integrated approach of Rural Development & Transformation focusing on integrating people’s participation and education for Water Conservation & Management
To identify and develop sustainable solutions for overall rural development
Rural upliftment by creating water availability and accessibility
To introduce effective water management through latest technology for productive use of water
Inclusiveness – Bringing all stakeholders together to achieve set goals
Commitment – Delivering what is promised
Integrity – Maintaining financial and social integrity
Resilience – Overcoming obstacles to move forward
Founder & Founding Idea by
Mr. Anand Bhagwat
- He is Youngest Member of VSM, most active and well connected.
- Age only 90.
- VSM born out of Mr. Anand Bhagwat’s Observation and identified root cause of issues – Water Conservation.
- Corporate Trainer for last 40+ Years.
- During Training came across areas closer to Mumbai; facing serious issues of Migration, Unemployment and reducing Water levels.
- Vasundhara Sanjivani Mandal (VSM) registered on April 20, 2016 under Section 8 of Company’s Act.
- First Phase focus area Murbad & Shahapur Taluka’s.
Board Of Directors
Mr. viraj ashok gharat
Teacher, Social worker
Mr.prashant kharkhanis
Worked as Vice president In IT company. 36 years of corporate experience in Auto and IT industry
Management consultant for manufacturing industries. Expertise in Business Process Reengineering and SAP
Mr .Anand kothekar
Education : M. Tech. in Mechanical Engg from IIT Madras. Worked as Vice – President of Operations in Sulzer Pumps India Ltd and as Managing Director in Sulzer
Mr. Naimesh Tungare
Profession : Worked with Tatas for 15 years . Presently Adjunct Faculty at Somaiya Management Institute .
Mr .Mahesh Bhagwat
Born in year 1966 from Borivli, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Profession: Professor & HOD at Mithibai college, vileparle
Mr. anand Raool
Born in year 1961
from Thane Maharashtra
Education: B.com
Profile: Retired Bank employee
Board Of Directors
Mr. anand Raool
Education: B.Com
Profession: Retired Bank Employee
Mr. prashant kharkhanis
Profession: Management Consultant for Manufacturing Industries.
Expertise in Business Process Reengineering and SAP
Mr. viraj ashok gharat
Education: BSc, B.Ed
Profession: Teacher and Social Worker
Mr. Kiran Zende
Profession: Business
Mr. Anand kothekar
Profession: Worked as Vice-President of Operations in Sulzer Pumps India Ltd and as Managing Director in Sulzer
Mr. Mahesh Bhagwat
Education: (Master of Arts in Politics and Soviet Studies Ph.D)
Visiting Faculty at Rambhau Pratisthan
Deepak Kale
Profession: Service in Sales & Marketing
Madhav Shinde
profession: Retired – LIC Officer
Vaidehi Haldavanekar
profession: Trader in Share Market
Mr. Naimesh Tungare
Profession : Worked with Tatas for 15 years .
Presently Adjunct Faculty at Somaiya Management Institute.
Madhuchanda Sathe
profession: Social Worker
Mr. Hemant Jagtap
Advisors
Mr. Milind Kelkar
VSM actively working and participating in every activity.
Technical advisor and Ex-Director VSM Environmental Engineer (40+ years experience) Jt. Secretary, Water Supply and Sanitation Department (WSSD) President – Water with Reliance Industry
Dr. Vilas Maruti Surose
PhD in Agriculture
Expert in Sustainable Farming Practices.
Mr. Mukund Jog
Technical Advisor with VSM
Ex- Corporate Civil Engineer from Mahindra & Mahindra
Mr. Vishwajit Namjoshi
At VSM Takes Care Of Over All Management And Operation Of The Organisation.
20 Years Experience In Research And Development in the Chemical Industry.
Partner In Amough Chemicals Pvt. Ltd
Mr. Ashok Ramchandra Hingane
Ex-VP (HR) Aditya Birla Group, 40+ Years of experience in HR & CSR, Rotarian for 10 years, Consumer Activist & MD of CETP
Mr. Jagdish sandhavshiv
Founder & Director at Knowledge Cluster Pvt. Ltd.