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CONCEPT : Janma Bhoomi - Karma Bhoomi

This concept essentially implies that we shall strive to repay our onus towards “Janma Bhoomi”, to which we owe our existence through the resources we attain through our “Karma Bhoomi”.

It is a common observation that at our work place ‘Karma Bhoomi’ we get recognition on our own, but on the other hand at our birth place ‘Janma Bhoomi’ we get recognized through our parents.

“Janma Bhoomi - Karma Bhoomi” will provide a platform to salute one’s parents / motherland.

SEARCH Foundation Model

Nodal Center

SEARCH Foundation will form Nodal Centres on Environment and Social Management at District level by recruiting a team of 4 employees, including 1 Convener and 1 Co-convener
Execution of programmes, will be done by SEARCH Foundation through the Nodal Centre under the supervision of various Councils and by involving selected NGOs, Government and private institutions / agencies

Creation of various Councils to connect with a District

International Advisory Council (IAC) (10 Members including 1 Convener and 1 Co-convener)
National Advisory Council (NAC) (10 Members, including 1 Convener and 1 Co-convener)
District Advisory Council (DAC) (10 Members, including 1 Convener and 1 Co-convener)
In addition to above Council Members, there will be involvement of other representatives as Associate Members who feel the urge to serve his / her birthplace (Janma Bhoomi) and can join hands and work in collaboration with the constituted councils

Functions Assigned to the constituted bodies

Nodal Centre

Execution of programmes through the Nodal Centre under the supervision of various Councils and by involving selected NGOs, Government and private institutions/agencies
Adding members to IAC, NAC, DAC

DAC

Implementation of the Programmes along with Nodal Centre

IAC, NAC

Membership Drive for representatives as Associate Members
Exploring other CESR Funds: MP/MLA Local Area Development Schemes (LADs); Bilateral/International Agencies; Central/State Government, Private Agencies etc.

SEARCH Foundation will be the Initiating & Monitoring agency of the whole process. We will be selecting NGOs in each district based on SEARCH Foundation listing criteria.

Corporate Environment and Social Responsibility (CESR)

CESR goes beyond mere mandatory compliances and engages in activities that would ensure community development.
In the present era, linkage between industry, environment and society should be further strengthened.
At the global arena, the performance of businesses is increasingly being measured on “triple bottom line” approach, which appraises the performance of businesses using social, economic (or financial) and environmental metrics.
SEARCH Foundation has been actively engaged in carrying out various social development and environmental activities and is now evolving Nodal Centres on Environment and Social Management as a part of CESR initiative, under the concept of “Janma Bhoomi - Karma Bhoomi”.

Why Now - CESR?

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international environmental agreement on climate change.

The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 21 and CMP 11 was held in Paris, France, from 30 Nov to 12 Dec 2015.
175 parties (174 countries and the European Union) signed the Paris Agreement on the ‘International Mother Earth Day’, 22 April 2016.
The Marrakech Conference known as COP 22 held from Nov 7 to 18, 2016 successfully demonstrated to the world that the implementation of the Paris Agreement is underway and the constructive spirit of multilateral cooperation on climate change continues.

Key Highlights:

196 countries have signed a Draft Agreement COP 21 held at Paris to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to keep global temperature rise to below 2 degree Celsius as compared from the Pre-industrial level.
Under the “Nationally Determined Contributions” (NDCs) commitment, India has submitted its action plan, committing to reduce growth of its carbon emissions by 33-35% by 2030 ( from the level of 2005).
India, the world’s third largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has ratified the Paris climate agreement on Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary on October 2, 2016 becoming the 62nd country to deposit its legal instrument of ratification for the International Climate Pact.
Paris Climate Agreement has entered into force on 4th November, 2016.
India has pledged to increase its clean energy (solar & wind) share by 40 % by 2022.
Rich nations to maintain a $100bn a year funding pledge, and to use that figure as a "floor" for further support agreed by 2025.

SEARCH Foundation-Online Philanthropy Platform

SEARCH Foundation is an online philanthropy platform built on the principle of “Janma Bhoomi Karma Bhoomi” that connects donors, companies & NGO’s to join hands to extend support for a social cause of their choice & contribute to the place of their origin/workplace (Janma Bhoomi/Karma Bhoomi).

Vision:-

To facilitate integrated development of the Indian society in a sustainable manner.

Mission:-

To work for overall integrated development of urban and rural Indian society through concerted efforts, by inspiring and channelizing the energy of youth and garnishing the expertise of acknowledged experts in various fields, for broad based progress.

Plan for CESR Activities

Environment Sustainability Activities

Environment Awareness / Action Based Programmes
To establish Rain Harvesting Centres
To establish Renewable Energy Centre
Cleaning and preserving the Rivers, Clean surroundings
Ensuring environmental sustainability with emphasis on projects based on Solar Energy
Protection of national heritage, art and culture
Installation of Gobar gas stoves and Solar Lamps in villages etc. along with Renewable Energy demonstration models at Nodal Centre Office
Nodal Centre: It is Dissemination cum Demonstration Centre where RWA’s, students from colleges, universities, institutions, NGOs and other stakeholders will be involved to carry out myriad of activities with respect to Environment Sustainability and Social Empowerment in a district

Apart from aforesaid activities, other programmes will be selected based on Need Based Assessment (NBA) in the concerned district

Social Empowerment Activities

Primary Education and Health Care
In aid of cancer patients
Facilitation in the making of the Self Help Groups (SHGs) that will help in Women Empowerment
Initiatives for supporting Divyang
Programmes on Eradication of child labour and helping them to study
Mitigation of hunger and poverty through livelihood promotion
Sanitation and making available Safe Drinking Water, Cleaning and toilets in schools specially for girls
Setting up old age homes, day care center and such other facilities for senior citizens, Rural Development Projects and Slum Development Projects

Apart from aforesaid activities, other programmes will be selected based on Need Based Assessment (NBA) study in the concerned district

Capacity & Expertise

SEARCH Foundation is a national level voluntary organization, set up by a few research scholars of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and many socially awakened individuals.
The organization has associated itself with professors and students of JNU, DTU, IIT-Delhi, AIIMS, Delhi University and many other universities and colleges throughout India for its youth initiative for Social Empowerment & Environmental Sustainability.
Strong reputation in various Central and State Ministries.
In depth knowledge of Environment and related aspects & areas.
Strong network of alumni (schools, colleges, institutes, universities etc.) from all over the country and worldwide.
SEARCH Foundation right from its inception has been involved in the social development activities and environment sustainability activities
Conducted various Workshops / Seminars / Symposia / Lecture Series / Conferences to Popularize Cutting-edge Technologies / Techniques and their adoption for practical utilization

Further Activities

Conference cum Award Ceremony on CESR: Challenges and Opportunities in Contemporary India will be organized by SEARCH Foundation

A platform for recognizing and awarding various agencies / organizations / individuals who have done commendable work for the environment and social development at district, state and national levels.
A list of all such activities and initiatives carried out successfully with respect to environment and social development by various individuals and organizations will be compiled as a compendium.
This compendium would be as a knowledge repository of good CESR practices and provide reference for replication in future projects.

USP of SEARCH Foundation

SEARCH Foundation is a national level voluntary organization working for social empowerment and environmental sustainability.
SEARCH Foundation has been granted IT Exemption certificate issued u/s 80G of Income Tax (Exemptions) Act.
We have an allied Environment, Energy, Occupational Health & Safety (EEOHS) consulting organization, Grass Roots Research & Creation India (P) Ltd.
Strong reputation in various Central and State Ministries.
In depth knowledge of Environment and related aspects & areas.
Strong network of alumni (schools, colleges, institutes, universities etc.) from all over the country and worldwide.
Have great minds available as a part of talent pool of varied domain area experts in their respective field related to EEOHS.
Pioneer in Environment Clearance process and related NOCs as a Environment Consultant who believes in hand-holding with concerned stakeholders for betterment of society at large.
The structured and systematic approach for implementation of activities through Nodal Centre on Environment and Social Management under the concept of Janma Bhoomi – Karma Bhoomi.
It’s not a project with a starting and ending point rather, it’s a permanent ongoing process; wherein any organization, individual can enter, participate and contribute their bit in this onerous goal of environmental sustainability and social empowerment
Creating a digital platform for each district in India to connect members district wise under the concept of Janma Bhoomi – Karma Bhoomi for environment sustainability and social empowerment.

Benefits to Organizations by associating with SEARCH Foundation

SEARCH Foundation online philanthropic platform will be operating in all the 707 districts of India through NGO networks. Hence, it will provide an opportunity to the organizations to work in multiple locations as per their choice.
The effective utilization of funds through the Nodal Centres on Environment and Social Management in each district. The Nodal Centres will be permanent setups.
Detailed feedback on utilization of contribution of the associating organization.
SEARCH Foundation ensures that all the NGOs selected for implementation of activities are accountable, credible and transparent.
Initiatives by company will be sustained through the unique concept of, “Janma Bhoomi - Karma Bhoomi”.
Further, brand enhancement of the company and in addition, a wide network of people will be associated to the company since it is giving a platform for people to contribute financially and emotionally for their birthplace ‘Janma Bhoomi’ to sustain the good work initiated by it.
Involvement of the local community provides ideal opportunities to generate positive press coverage.

JANMA BHOOMI-KARMA BHOOMI