2024

October 25

Colloquium 2024

One of CmF’s flagship initiatives is the Rajasthan Microfinance and Livelihoods Colloquium, a biennial event co-hosted by the FREND, CmF, and Tata Trusts. This Colloquium serves as a vital platform that brings together a diverse group of participants, including:

• Community members (e.g., Self-Help Group leaders)

• Government officials

• Banks

• NGOs

• Policymakers

Purpose and Structure

The Colloquium is designed to:

• Assess the current state of the microfinance and livelihoods sector.

• Facilitate the sharing of experiences and challenges faced by community members.

• Foster discussions to shape the future direction of the sector in Rajasthan.

Significance

The Colloquium plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and innovation within the sector. By uniting diverse voices—from grassroots community leaders to high-level policymakers—it creates opportunities to:

• Address pressing challenges in microfinance and livelihoods.

• Develop actionable strategies for sustainable development.

• Strengthen partnerships that drive transformational change in Rajasthan.

CmF’s Broader Impact

Through events like the 2024 Colloquium, CmF leverages its expertise and partnerships to amplify its impact. Its work not only supports economic empowerment through microfinance but also addresses interconnected issues like education and sanitation, contributing to holistic community development in Rajasthan.

In summary, the Centre for Microfinance (CmF) in Jaipur remains a cornerstone of microfinance and livelihood advancement in India, with the 2024 Colloquium serving as a testament to its commitment to collaboration and progress in the sector.

2024

October16

Abhivyakti: 2024

Abhivyakti 2024: A session where Self-Help Group (SHG) leaders meet to discuss their progress, challenges, and aspirations for the future. Abhivyakti, which translates to “expression,” is an annual event that aims to provide a platform for marginalized voices, promote cultural diversity, and inspire social change through art, media, and dialogue.

चुप्पी तोड़ो - STATE-LEVEL CONSULTATION ON MHM

02.07.2018

Colloquium is a flagship event of CmF that is held once in every two years. It is a platform to bring together all stakeholders of the community based microfinance sector for reflecting on the journey so far and the deliberating on the way forward. Colloquium on MicroFinance and Livelihood, 2015 was organized in collaboration with Rajasthan Aajeevika Vikas Parishad, an autonomous society promoted under Department of Rural Development under Government of Rajasthan for elimination of rural poverty.

“अभिव्यक्ति” – Colloquium on microFinance and Livelihoods

01.01.2020

Colloquium is a flagship event of CmF that is held once in every two years. It is a platform to bring together all stakeholders of the community based microfinance sector for reflecting on the journey so far and the deliberating on the way forward. Colloquium on MicroFinance and Livelihood, 2015 was organized in collaboration with Rajasthan Aajeevika Vikas Parishad, an autonomous society promoted under Department of Rural Development under Government of Rajasthan for elimination of rural poverty.

Stakeholder Round Table

July 2017

Introducing policy makers and decision makers in Rajasthan to the India Consensus, and to the Rajasthan Priorities project and to describe the kinds of outcomes and results and how these can be used in prioritising policies. CmF organized a stakeholder round table to at hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur. The roundtable provided a first chance for participants to give their views and input on what are the key issues facing Rajasthan at this moment in time, and what are some of the solutions which they believed are important to the state and are worthwhile researching.

Dialogue - Education Beyond Education: Experiences of Strengthening School Libraries

23.02.2024

CmF and RSCERT Udaipur jointly organized a 1-day dialogue on “Education Beyond Education: Experiences of Strengthening School Libraries”, celebrating the release of 200th weekly edition of “Hawamahal”, with the support of Tata Trusts and funding partners, including Mizuho Bank. Educators from all districts of the Udaipur zone participated. The district education officers, teachers and DIET principals shared innovative practices. The RSCERT Director Mrs. Kavita Pathak released the 200th edition of Hawamahal.

The Way of Water

13.03.2024

An inspiring tale of resilience and community empowerment from the heart of Rajasthan, a remarkable journey of the people of Bharla village in Pali District, as featured on Tata Trusts' Impact Stories.

MHM & MIYCN Exhibition during Women's Equality Day Event

23-27.08.2022

Women's Equality Day is celebrated by Govt of Rajasthan during 23-27 Aug 2022. An exhibition on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) and Maternal Infant & Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) is being organized at Stall No. 52, Jawahar Kala Kendra Jaipur

Water Security Planning

Aug 2022

Water Security Planning Workshop with Community in Sirohi (Raj). WSP will serve as a base for mapping villages' Water Surplus/Deficit/Neutral status; Water Requirements; Recharge Locations; and Adopting Water efficient Agri technology & practices @CSPC_Guj , #GWSSB, #PANIFoundation

Women's Equality Day Event

25.08.2022

A state-level event was organized on Women's Equality Day at JECC Sitapura. CmF and Tata Trusts team participated as panelists and shared our experiences & contributions towards strengthening CBO partnership with RGAVP

TT CEO Speech - Women's Equality Day Conference

26.08.2022

Mr. N. Srinath, CEO, Tata Trusts addressed 10,000 SHG women associated with the State Rural Livelihood Mission (Rajeevika) of Government of Rajasthan on the occasion of Women’s Equality Day on 26th August 2022 at Jaipur. He was invited as a speaker along with 3 others – Ms. Susan Ferguson, Head, UN Women, India; Mr. Ajay K. Khurana, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda and Mr. K. Raju, Ex-IAS, AP cadre – associated with the SRLM in AP. The event was inaugurated by Sh. Ashok Gehlot, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Rajasthan and also saw the launch of the Rajasthan Mahila Nidhi – a community owned credit fund for SHGs. Mr. Srinath shared insights from the Trusts’ livelihood programs on women’s economic empowerment –including the work of CmF in Rajasthan. Please click the link given below to hear the inspiring speech. It reiterates the resolve of CmF and the Tata Trusts to achieve SDG 5 - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

IEC Exhibition at KVK Sirohi

17.09.2022

CmF, in Exhibition at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Sirohi, showcased its IECs: SHG Books, Flip Charts, Agri, Livestock & NRM Banners, POPs, Azolla Bed Modal, IPM Pheromone & Blue/Yellow Sticky Traps etc. Dr. AK Kumar (Deputy Director General- ICAR New Delhi), Dr. SK Singh (Director, ICAR-ATARI Jodhpur) appreciated our community works in collaboration with KVK

Library In-charge Teacher Trainings- RSLPP

Aug-Sept 2022

The 2nd phase Library In-charge Teachers trainings are ongoing across all 33 districts under the Rajasthan School Library Promotion Project (RSLPP) covering 3300 teachers. The trainings are facilitated by CmF & Parag- Tata Trusts Team and the Trained State Resource Group (SRG) members.

Action Against Lumpy Skin Disease

Aug-Sept 2022

CmF teams are organizing Lumpy Skin Disease Awareness Drives, Health & Vaccination Camps, Cattle-shed Disinfection, Household-level Treatment Support in clusters of Kherwara, Rishabhdeo & Pindwara blocks with Veterinary Department.

Model Anganwadi Inauguration

01-06-2023

CmF organized a model Anganwadi inauguration event in Hindaun under ECCE intervention. The Model AWC was inaugurated by Dr. Prithvi Raj (IAS), Secretary of Agri & Horticulture (GoR) along with Ankit Kumar Singh (IAS) Collector Karauli, Rishabh Mandal (IAS), CEO Karauli, Suresh Kumar Harsolia, SDO Hindaun. In Karauli, we are implementing ECCE and FLN interventions with the support of Karauli education department & ICDS. 100 AWCs are developed as model sites in Hindaun & Todabhim to inculcate best practices of early childhood education and foundational learning. These Model AWCs are providing exposure and training to other AW Workers to replicate and expand the program, with ICDS officials and female supervisors playing a vital role. During inauguration in Dhindhora-1st Model AWC, the officials appreciated the demonstration of children's learning corners, locally developed TLMs being used by children. District & Hindaun block-level officials, local community members also graced the event with their presence.

Model Library Exhibition in G20 at Pune University

22.06.2023

Pune hosted the 4th Education Working Group Meeting of the G-20. This event, scheduled from June 17th to June 22nd, 2023, featured a series of activities including seminars and an exhibition. The exhibition was held at Savitribai Phule University in Pune, showcasing best practices in education, FLN, digital initiatives, research and skill development. This exhibition inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Education Smt. Annpurna Devi on June 17th, 2023 and the Education Minister (Govt. of India) Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, Maharashtra State Education Minster Mr. Deepak Vasant Kesarkar also visited the exhibition which was open to local institutions, students, academicians and researchers. We provided support to the Department of Education (GoR), in setting up a stall at the exhibition. During this exhibition, we showcased our Model Library, developed under the Rajasthan School Library Promotion Project (RSLPP), along with other resource materials aimed at strengthening FLN initiatives.

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