250+
Ponds Built in Dausa
75+
Farm Ponds – Kukas, Jaipur
9
Districts Covered
1.14 L
Women Targeted
MAEF Field Work
About Us

Marudhara Awareness Evolution Foundation

(MAEF) is a grassroots NGO headquartered in Jasota village, Dausa tehsil, Dausa district, Rajasthan. Founded under the leadership of Mr. Shyam Sundar Jangid (President) and Mrs. Raveena Jangid (Secretary), MAEF is a people's movement building Model Panchayats through water conservation, women empowerment, education, and health & sports.

About Us

MAEF works by engaging sarpanches, forming ward-wise community teams, conducting chaupal baithaks and gram panchayat surveys, preparing DPRs, and connecting communities to government schemes. This model has been replicated across 9 districts of Rajasthan.

With 500+ volunteers, self-help groups, and partnerships with government bodies and CSR programs, MAEF has brought sustainable change to some of Rajasthan's most underserved areas.

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Mission

To build a self-reliant rural India by ensuring access to water, education, women empowerment, and health for every community in Rajasthan.

  • Water security through 250+ ponds in Dausa & 75 in Kukas
  • Economic independence for 1.14 lakh women via SHGs
  • Quality education for 1 lakh+ children
  • Free healthcare & chess promotion in every panchayat
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Vision
  • Sarpanch meetings → ward-wise teams → chaupal baithaks → DPR → govt schemes
  • Women empowerment through SHGs & financial inclusion
  • Chess promotion: free classes, local & state tournaments
  • Digital literacy & quality education for rural youth
  • Sustainable agricultural practices & eco-friendly farming
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What We Do

Our Four Core Themes

All our work, photos, and stories are organised under these four pillars.

Water Conservation
Water Conservation

Sarpanch meetings → ward-wise teams → chaupal baithaks → gram panchayat survey → DPR preparation → government scheme awareness. This model has built 250+ ponds in Dausa (Chhrada area) and 75 farm ponds in Kukas, Jaipur.

250+
Ponds (Dausa)
75+
Farm Ponds (Kukas)
Women Empowerment
Women Empowerment & Livelihood

Tailoring workshops, self-help groups (SHGs), micro-loans for sewing machines, and skill development programs driving economic independence for rural women across Rajasthan.

1.14L
Women Targeted
30+
SHGs Active
Education
Education

Digital learning labs with tablets, offline content, and structured literacy programs. Focused on reducing school dropout rates and improving learning outcomes for 1 lakh+ rural children.

1L+
Children
50%
Dropout Reduction
Health & Sports
Health & Sports

Free village health camps for screening and nutrition support. Chess promotion through free classes, local & state tournaments, and training school teachers as chess coaches.

210+
Screened/Camp
Chess Promotion
Mission & Impact

What We Stand For & What We've Achieved

Our Mission

To build a self-reliant rural India by ensuring access to water, education, women empowerment, and health for every community in Rajasthan.

5+
Years Active
9
Districts
500+
Volunteers

Our Vision

  • Sarpanch meetings → ward teams → chaupal baithaks → DPR → govt schemes
  • Women empowerment through SHGs & financial inclusion
  • Chess promotion: free classes & state-level tournaments
  • Digital literacy for every rural youth
  • Eco-friendly, sustainable agricultural practices

Key Milestones

  • 250+ ponds via Dausa awareness campaign (Chhrada area)
  • 75 farm ponds completed in Kukas, Jaipur
  • 30 women graduated from SHG tailoring program
  • Digital learning lab — 120+ students/week
  • 210 villagers screened at free health camp
  • Work in Churi, Jhunjhunu, Barmer, Sikar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Ajmer-Kishangarh
Our Reach

Districts Where MAEF Has Worked

📍 Dausa 📍 Jhunjhunu 📍 Barmer 📍 Sikar 📍 Bikaner 📍 Jaisalmer 📍 Ajmer–Kishangarh 📍 Churi 🔜 Next: Tunga Basi, Jaipur

MAEF's water conservation model — sarpanch engagement, ward-wise teams, chaupal baithaks, gram panchayat surveys, DPR preparation, and government scheme awareness — has been successfully replicated across 9 districts of Rajasthan.

Donation

Your Contribution Builds a Model Panchayat

Water Conservation
Water Conservation
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250+ Ponds & Counting

Support farm ponds, rainwater harvesting, and irrigation systems. Your donation directly funds the next pond in Tunga Basi, Jaipur.

Women Empowerment
Women Empowerment
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Economic Independence for Women

Fund SHG training centers and micro-loan programs so more women like Sunita Devi can start their own businesses.

Health & Education
Health & Education
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Better Lives Through Care & Learning

Organise free health camps and provide digital learning and chess coaching to children across villages.

Our Team

The People Behind MAEF

Leadership committed to transparent, community-driven rural development.

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Shyam Sunder Jangid
Founder & Chairperson

Grassroots leader spearheading water conservation and rural development across 9 districts of Rajasthan.

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Mrs. Ravina Jangid
Secretary

Champion of women empowerment, leading SHG programs and skill development initiatives across rural Rajasthan.

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Mr.Gokul Prajapat
Treasurer

Managing financial oversight and fund accountability to ensure transparent utilisation of donor contributions.

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Vivek Jangid
Board Member

Contributing strategic guidance and community outreach to strengthen MAEF's model panchayat initiatives.

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Dr. Mukesh Gurjar
Executive Director

Leading day-to-day operations and program implementation across water conservation, education, and health initiatives.

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Mr. Kamaljeet Singh
Director – CSR & Strategic Partnerships

Building partnerships with corporate CSR programs and development agencies to expand MAEF's reach and funding.

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Mr. Jagdev Meena
Financial & Banking Advisor

Advising on financial planning, banking relationships, and micro-loan programs supporting SHG women and farmers.

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Mangilal Meena
Board Member

Contributing community leadership and local governance experience to strengthen MAEF's grassroots programs across Rajasthan.

Upcoming Events

Be a part of building model panchayats – together we make change happen!

Latest News

Stories from the Field

250 Ponds Dausa
Aug 10, 2025
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Water Conservation

250+ Ponds Built in Dausa; 75 Farm Ponds in Kukas

Through MAEF's community model — sarpanch meetings, ward-wise teams, chaupal baithaks, gram surveys, DPR preparation, and government scheme awareness — 250+ ponds have been built in Dausa (Chhrada area). Separately, in partnership with Viksit Gram Construction, 75 geo-membrane lined farm ponds were completed in Kukas, Jaipur, securing irrigation for 35+ acres in Kharif season.

📷 Ward-wise team at a chaupal baithak in Dausa before pond survey and DPR preparation.

SHG Tailoring
Aug 06, 2025
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Women Empowerment

30 Women Graduate from SHG Tailoring Program

30 women successfully completed a 45-day tailoring and skill development program. As post-training support, 12 women received micro-loans to purchase sewing machines and start home-based enterprises, achieving financial independence and long-term livelihood sustainability.

📷 Sunita Devi (centre) receives her certificate after completing the 45-day program in Dausa.

Digital Learning Lab
Aug 03, 2025
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Education

Digital Learning Lab Launched — 120 Students/Week

A modern digital learning lab equipped with tablets, offline educational content, and interactive learning tools was launched to support rural education. The facility benefits 120+ students every week, improving reading, numeracy skills, and digital literacy in a structured learning environment.

📷 Students in the new digital lab at Dausa — many using a computer for the very first time.

Health Camp & Chess
Jul 28, 2025
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Health & Sports

Health Camp + Chess Tournament in Dausa

210 villagers were screened for blood pressure, diabetes, and vision issues. High-risk families received medical consultations, referral support, and nutrition kits. Alongside, MAEF organised a local-level chess tournament and free chess classes, with school teachers trained as coaches for ongoing sessions.

📷 Students competing in MAEF's local chess tournament — part of a push to reach state level.