past Activities

Cultural Outlook & Preservation :

Manjula Cultural Trust has been actively working to preserve and promote Indian culture through various initiatives:

  • Classical Dance Programs: Organized Bharatanatyam performances at Silparama on the eve of Srikrishna Jayanthi (27-08-2024).

  • Mythological & Folk Dramas: Street plays based on Mahabharata and tribal folk performances were conducted in multiple villages to enhance cultural awareness among the rural communities.

  • Support for Artists: Identified professional and traditional artists in villages, issued ID cards to access government benefits and pensions, and promoted local arts including music, drama, and tribal folk culture.

Women Empowerment & Livelihood Programs

The Trust focused on uplifting women in rural areas through skill development and livelihood training:

  • Engaged unskilled women across 12 villages in four mandals: Vedurukuppam, Ramachandrapuram, Chandragiri, and Pakala.

  • Benefitted up to 500 women, equipping them with vocational skills, employment opportunities, and awareness on socio-economic development.

  • Formed and supported Self Help Groups (SHGs) for women to enhance financial independence and community engagement.

Health & Awareness Programs

Manjula Cultural Trust conducted multiple health-related awareness initiatives:

  • Reproductive & Child Health (RCH), Save the Girl Child programs, and maternal/child healthcare awareness.

  • TB Control, HIV/AIDS Awareness, and Dental Care camps were conducted in villages with the support of government health workers.

  • Seasonal disease prevention programs, such as Dengue awareness, were conducted in Amudalakona village, Chandragiri Mandal, focusing on vulnerable communities like Yanadhi.

  • Nutrition awareness sessions and female foeticide prevention campaigns were organized with local stakeholders.

Environment Protection & Natural Farming

The Trust has implemented multiple projects in environmental protection and sustainable agriculture:

  • Awareness campaigns on medicinal and oxygen-generating plants like Nannari to support both ecology and income generation for farmers.

  • Promoted Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) and vermicompost usage to increase crop yield and sustainable agricultural practices in 10 villages.

  • Conducted National Environment Awareness Campaigns (NEAC) in 2013, 2014, and 2015 sponsored by the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India.

Child Safety & Adolescent Welfare

Manjula Cultural Trust prioritized child and adolescent safety:

  • Awareness programs for adolescent girls focusing on life skills, health, and safety, in collaboration with ICDS officials.

  • Child safety initiatives in schools and homes, covering protection from abuse, violence, accidents, and natural disasters.

  • Educated parents through Anganwadi centres on child protection measures.