About Janseva Society

Empowering Katkari communities since 2010

Our Mission

To empower the Katkari tribal community through education, healthcare, livelihood support, and women empowerment programs, fostering sustainable development and social inclusion.

Our Vision

A society where every member of the Katkari community has access to quality education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, enabling them to live with dignity and realize their full potential.

Our Story

Founded in 2010 in Tala, Raigad District, Maharashtra, Janseva Society began with a simple yet powerful mission: to uplift the Katkari tribal community through education, healthcare, and economic empowerment.

Located in the heart of Raigad District, approximately 150 km from Mumbai and 120 km from Pune, we have been working tirelessly to create sustainable change in rural communities.

What started as a small initiative has grown into a comprehensive development program reaching over 45 villages and impacting thousands of lives across Maharashtra.

Our Story

2010

Year Founded

Our Impact

Numbers that tell our story of transformation

5,000+

Families Helped

3,500+

Children Educated

2,800+

Women Empowered

45+

Villages Reached

120+

Health Camps

85+

Training Programs

Our Core Values

The principles that guide our work

Compassion

We approach every challenge with empathy and understanding.

Community

We believe in the power of collective action and community participation.

Excellence

We strive for excellence in all our programs and initiatives.

Integrity

We maintain transparency and accountability in all our operations.

Sustainability

We focus on creating long-term, sustainable solutions.

Equality

We believe in equal opportunities and social justice for all.

Our Journey

Milestones that shaped our organization

Foundation

Janseva Society was founded in Tala, Raigad District, with a vision to uplift the Katkari tribal community.

2010

First Learning Center

Opened our first learning center, providing education to 50 Katkari children.

2012

Women Empowerment Program

Launched women empowerment and skill development initiatives, training 200+ women.

2014

Healthcare Services

Started mobile health clinics reaching 25 villages in Raigad and Thane districts.

2016

Livelihood Support

Introduced sustainable farming techniques and alternative livelihood programs.

2018

COVID-19 Relief

Provided emergency relief to 2000+ families during the pandemic.

2020

Expansion

Expanded operations to 45 villages across Maharashtra.

2022

Digital Literacy

Launched digital literacy programs and e-learning centers for youth.

2026

Our Team

Meet the passionate people driving change

Fr. Jose Kalapurackal

Suresh Patil

Savita Kamble

Prakash Shinde

Dr. Meena Desai

Ramesh Katkari

Anjali Deshmukh

Ganesh Pawar

Our Location

Tala, Raigad District, Maharashtra

Address

Tala, Raigad District, Maharashtra

Distance from Mumbai

150 km

Distance from Pune

120 km

Join Our Mission

Be a part of the change. Support our work and help us create a better future for the Katkari community.