spandan odisha

A self reliant society free from Abuse and Discrimination.

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We are greatful to all our communities, partners, collaborators, donors, team members and welwishers to stay and make this 16 years journey.

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We observed #WorldSeaTurtleDay in our communities along #Kushabhadrarivermouth and #Devirivermouth, #OliveRidleynesting areas, awareness building through art and posters making…

#Ocean #Seaturtle #turtle #Underwaterworld #Saveseaturtles #Protectourocean

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Along with our #womenSHG leaders,we observed #WorldOceanDay2026 on 8th June at Puri. An occasion used for taking the oath not to dump any kind of wastes inside the sea or on the sea beach #HCLFoundation #WorldOceansDay #INCOIS #OceanAwareness #CommunityLeadership #marineCommunity

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Good result roots from a strong desire of change and collective efforts…

#penthakota #costalcommunity

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This International Women’s Day, we celebrate women who are protecting both their communities and the environment they depend on.

In Penthakotta village of Puri, Rukmini, a member of the marine fisher community, has emerged as a strong advocate for coastal conservation. Living with her family and two children, her life is closely tied to the sea and the livelihoods it sustains.

Through the SPANDAN initiative, Rukmini began mobilizing women from her Self-Help Group to take part in regular beach clean-up drives. What began with uncertainty soon turned into purpose as she realized how cleaner coastlines support healthier marine ecosystems and safer fishing livelihoods.

Today, her group removes nearly 100 kilograms of waste from the beach every month, including harmful ghost nets , an effort that has earned her recognition as a Marine Eco Champion in her hamlet. The impact is visible: cleaner beaches, stronger fishing outcomes, and a safer, vibrant space for the community.

Rukmini’s journey reminds us that when women step forward to protect what sustains their communities, they inspire lasting change.

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#InternationalWomensDay #SheLeadsChange #GirlsInSports #WomenEmpowerment

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Wonderful insights from the National Conference. Our team so inspired to continue good work further in our community. Thanks to Prof. Mukti Kanta Mishra, President, CUTM, Dr. Kamal Kumar Barik; Dr. Sanjiba Baliarsingh, Scientist, INCOIS and Hon'ble Dr. E P Nobi, Scientist, MOES

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Sir, your demise is an irreparable loss for all of us…

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We observed Children’s Day with our children in our #Penthakotta Community.

#childrensday #keepingchildrensafe #ChildProtection #ChildMarriage #childrights

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SPANDAN with @HCLHarit organized a workshop for exploring new solutions to #ALDFG along #BayofBengal in Puri. Dr. Sibaprasad Mishra and Prof. Sanatana Sahoo from #GovtITI College, Puri joined as the Experts. #sastainablehandicraft #CommunityImpact #Penthakotta #plasticfreeoceans

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During the opening of the report on ‘Female Entrepreneurship in the MSME Sector’ by Pahle Indian Foundation. The moment was graced by Hon’ble CM Smt. Rekha Gupta and Ex- Vice Chairman, Niti Aayog Dr. Rajiv Kumar at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.

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This year’s“International Coastal Cleanup Day’ 2025”event was really inspirational for all of us and our community women due to the participation of celebrated personalities of India and other stakeholders.#SeaTheChange #trashfreeseas #InternationalCoastalCleanup #ICCD #ICCD2025

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We observed World Sea Turtle day along with our fisher community in Penthakotta, Puri.
#WorldSeaTurtleDay #oceanlife #oceanturtle #bayofbengal #saveouroceans

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We celebrated #WorldOceansDay along with our team and community leaders. Staying along the coast of #bayofbengal ; we do understand our accountability towards it... #GlobalGoals #SDGs #ForPeopleForPlanet #saveouroceans #ClimateAction #oceanlife #protectouroceans #UNEP

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We observed #WorldEnvironmentDay in our community at Penthakotta, Puri. We launched a drop-off point for children for collection of plastic rappers, bottle etc and backyard plantation to improve slum habitation.
#saveenvironment #BeatPlasticPollution

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Our youth collective's meeting was conducted in Penthakotta along with DLSA and Puri Municipalty, Puri . We tried to chalk out strategy for 'Youth Governance in Waste Management in urban slum set up...
#wastemanagement #cleanness #Youthengagement
@YouthCommutiny @dm_puri

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Spandan in collaboration with Harit by HCLFoundation carried out Beach Cleaning activities in 10 hamlets in #penthakota
#beachcleanup #oceanprotection #plasticfreeoceans #CommunityImpact #CleanUpDrive

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@InvestInOdisha @CMO_Odisha @MohanMOdisha @SampadSwainBJP Great. Feeling so much inspired

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We observed #InternationalDayofZeroWaste along with our women leaders and youth members from #penthakotta, Puri with our partner @HCL_Foundation.
#ZeroWasteDay #BeatWastePollution
#SustainableFashion #EcoFriendly
#circulardesing #circularfashion #ForNature #ForPeopleForPlanet

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We observed #WorldWaterDay along with our children and youth group in #Penthakotta. A day of learning and community-based action... #Savewater #GlacierPreservation #waterbodyrejuvination
@HCL_Foundation @BarsharaniMish2 @SaswataKumarMo1 @HCLHarit @dm_puri @puriulb

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A consultation programme was organised to develop deeper understanding of our #EcoChampions from Penthakotta community on community-based #ALDFG management plan in Puri.
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#beachcleanup #oceanprotection #plasticfreeoceans #CommunityImpact #CleanUpDrive

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We are so happy that our women group doing excellent work to keep the Beach Clean with regular cleanness drives.
#beachcleanup #oceanprotection #plasticfreeoceans #CommunityImpact #CleanUpDrive #EndOceanPlastic @HCLHarit @puriulb @dm_puri @SaswataKumarMo1 @BarsharaniMish2