Towards a health aware, science favored, addiction free
Arogya Prabodhini is a non-governmental organization working on health-related issues, adolescent education, menstrual health.
Arogya Prabodhini is a non-governmental organization working on health-related issues, adolescent education, menstrual health.
Suryaprakash Gajanan Gabhane
President
Minakshi Krishnarao Wanode
Vice President
Archana Suryaprakash Gabhane
Secretary
Harivilas Bhiwaji Yelane
Executive Member
Sunil Prabhu Donadkar
Executive Member
Madhao Baburao Raut
Executive Member
Saraswati Gajanan Gabhane
Executive Member
Arogya Prabodhini is a non-governmental organization working on Health related issues, Adolescent education, Menstrual health, Capacity building of Traditional Health healers, Youth welfare,Gender Education,Tobacco control and Awareness about addictive substances.
Arogya Prabodhini is working in the health related issues, youth welfare, traditional health, yoga practices in Gadchiroli and near districts of Maharashtra, India.
To develop scientific approach in the society by various programmes. programmes Awareness about health by Health literacy,Health education,Health camps.
To develop awareness about ill-effects of addictions. To perform adolescent education
Towards a health aware ,science favored, addiction free society.
Near Hatwar Complex Kasturba Ward Desaiganj 441207
suryaprakash_arogya@rediffmail.com
+91 - 9422834737
Guidance for Adolescent Girls with the Support of the Integrated Child Development Project.
Writing and distribution of a primary sex education booklet for adolescent girls in Gadchiroli district.
Guidance on child nutrition, maternal and adolescent girls' nutrition through the Anganwadi sector.
Conducting guidance camps in all schools of Gadchiroli district through Kasturba Balika Vidyalaya.
Organizing life skills development workshops for adolescent girls every year through the Sitaram Jindal Foundation.
Organizing various sports, competitions, health, and de-addiction awareness programs.
Conducting health check-up camps and cancer diagnosis & treatment for rural women.
Training 1,000 girls in yoga on International Yoga Day in Gadchiroli district.
Under the health education program, providing guidance on anemia to 20,000 adolescent girls and women.
Sexual Health Awareness and Youth Engagement.
Guidance for Adolescent Girls with the Support of the Integrated Child Development Project.
In 2002, Arogya Prabodhini conducted a primary survey to understand the information needs of rural youth. It was found that there were many misconceptions and unanswered questions about sexual health. Due to shame and hesitation, people endured issues related to genital health, itching, infections, menstrual hygiene, and sexual misconceptions without seeking help.
To address this, awareness posters were created on topics such as sexually transmitted infections, menstrual hygiene, reproductive health, and personal cleanliness. This initiative was well received, and many youth groups helped expand the program in villages.
With the support of the Marathi Science Council, the initiative reached 46,000 adolescents in Gadchiroli, Bhandara, Gondia, and Chandrapur districts. The program was found useful by many girls, and mothers started attending the sessions with their daughters.
Displaying posters of inspiring Indian women scientists in Anganwadi centers, schools, colleges, and various programs, reaching 25,000 women and girls.
Organizing events under government initiatives like "Balika Din," "Save the Girl Child," and "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao".
Conducting a menstrual health management program approved by the State and National Women’s Commission.
Participation in training workshops organized by the National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) under the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
Awareness sessions in various Anganwadi centers on women’s and adolescent girls’ health.
Participation in women’s conferences and workshops on nutrition and de-addiction.
Conducting poster exhibitions on women scientists.
Health and de-addiction awareness sessions in 10 public awareness conferences organized by the Gadchiroli District Police Administration.
Prioritizing youth welfare, Arogya Prabodhini established a gym and reading room in Shankarpur, Desai Ganj, providing newspapers, magazines, and books for community access.
Recognizing the link between addiction and health, the organization initiated tobacco control programs in rural areas, targeting school students, youth, and women addicted to tobacco-based products like khaini and gutkha. A consistent anti-addiction stance was maintained, including opposing liquor factories in Gadchiroli and supporting the liquor ban in Chandrapur district.
Tobacco and Addiction Control Campaigns.
Engaged 45,000 adolescents in awareness programs about tobacco’s harmful effects.
25,000 students took an anti-addiction pledge in schools and colleges.
Programs supported by Salam Mumbai Foundation and Narottam Sekhsaria Foundation.
Conducted workshops in tribal and remote areas such as Dhanora, Etapalli, Bhamragad, Sironcha, and Mulchera to make villages tobacco-free.
Participated in the 3rd National Tobacco Control Conference at Tata Cancer Hospital, Mumbai.
Received the "Tobacco-Free India Award" from Narottam Sekhsaria and Salam Mumbai Foundation.
Recognized by WHO and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
De-Addiction Efforts in Tribal and Remote Areas
Workshops on de-addiction were held across all panchayat committees, collaborating with youth groups, village leaders, and gram sevaks. Special de-addiction programs were conducted in areas like Aheri, Bhamragad, Etapalli, Sironcha, and Dhanora.