Projects
Our Projects
Building a Better Future Together
At MYKAPS, our projects focus on creating sustainable solutions in areas such as:
- Education: We are committed to delivering good infrastructure to ensure quality education.
- Livelihood and Skill Development Support: Empowering individuals with vocational training and job opportunities.
- Water and Sanitation: Implementing clean water solutions and promoting hygiene in rural communities.
- Healthcare: Organizing health camps and supporting rural health infrastructure.
Each project is designed with community participation in mind, ensuring that the solutions we implement are both practical and sustainable.
Mission Sunehra Kal
MYKAPS has successfully mobilized grants from the ITC-assisted MSK project under their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, focusing on soil and moisture conservation. Key activities under this project include tank rejuvenation, establishment of NADEP units, construction of cattle troughs, and agroforestry initiatives. A significant achievement has been the rejuvenation of tanks, where desilting is supported by the project, and farmers actively participate by transporting nutrient-rich silt to their fields. To ensure long-term maintenance, Tank Improvement Committees are established for each tank. These committees, along with Tank User Groups (TUGs), also manage agri-business centers and fuel wood depots, supporting local farmers. As of March 31, 2017, MYKAPS has rejuvenated 159 tanks. Additionally, MYKAPS has promoted coco pith production units in villages like Melur, Telaginakuppe, Byadarabilaguli in Periyapatna Taluk, and Yelehundi in H.D. Kote Taluk. These units produce and sell quality coco pith at competitive rates, serving as income generation activities for SHGs and TUGs.
Solid Waste Management
The project operates in selected core villages within H.D. Kote, Sargur, and Periyapatna Taluks in Mysore District. Key activities include training and raising awareness among community members to promote sustained use of toilets and solid waste management practices within gram panchayats, as well as encouraging improved sanitation in schools.
The project provides training to gram panchayat (GP) members, self-help groups (SHGs), and taluk panchayat (TP) members on solid waste management in collaboration with the GPs. The GPs are facilitating dry waste collection from households, utilizing vehicles provided by the government.
Additionally, the ‘Green Temple’ initiative has been implemented in two temples, where temple management committees are trained to compost organic waste, such as flowers and fruits, collected from temple activities.
School Infrastructure Development
With support from the Givaudan Foundation, two classrooms were constructed, featuring educational artwork that illustrates key concepts in science, social studies, and mathematics. Capacity-building programs were also conducted for students, teachers, and School Development and Monitoring Committee (SDMC) members.
In addition, infrastructure development and capacity-building efforts were implemented at two schools—Doddapalya in Srirangapatna Taluk and Hallikerehundi in Mysore Taluk—with support from JK Tyre and Industries Ltd.
Formation and Promotion of FPOs
Under the Amrith Scheme, MYKAPS is actively engaged in forming and promoting Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Mysore and Chamarajanagar districts. A total of 19 FPOs have been established across these regions. Farmers and the Board of Directors receive training and capacity-building support, while the FPOs are provided with ongoing assistance in developing business plans and managing input/output operations.
Water Stewardship Project
- MYKAPS conducted a baseline survey on water neutrality for Reckitt in Mysore, covering 13 villages within the project area.
- A Gram Sabha was organized to raise community awareness on the importance of water conservation.
- Earthwork and desilting of the tank were successfully completed.
- Farm ponds were set up on farmers’ fields for irrigation support.
- Cattle troughs were constructed to provide water for livestock.
- Various competitions were organized to make school children aware of water and sanitation and prizes were given to the winners.
Garment Industries From Hardship to Hope
This project aims to raise awareness among women working in the garment industry about their rights and the various welfare schemes available to them. The primary objective is to empower garment workers in Mysore District by enhancing their knowledge, building their capacity, and fostering functional networks and linkages to improve their overall standard of living.
Capacity Building for Sustainable Development
The project aims to strengthen the capacities of farmers, women community members, and field workers by providing training on health and safety, labor laws, livelihoods, green coverage, and fuel wood traceability. These efforts are focused on promoting sustainable development in the three taluks of Mysore District: Periyapatna, Hunsur, and K.R. Nagar.
Tank Rejuvenation and Beautification
In Mysore City, the rejuvenation and beautification of Sarkarikatte tank were undertaken, which included activities such as leveling, pitching, creating a walking pathway, and installing fencing. This project was funded by M/S JK Tyre & Industries Ltd.
DenX CMI Norway Project
Household surveys and focus group discussions were conducted on rural livelihoods and socio-ecological changes around Tibetan refugee settlements in Karnataka. The findings have been submitted to CMI, Norway, which has expressed interest in collaborating with MYKAPS on a more extensive study. These discussions are currently in the preliminary stages.
LIC HFL Green Tomorrow, MM Hills
The M.M. Hills Development Authority in Hannur Taluk, Chamarajanagar District, is addressing critical environmental challenges arising from the annual influx of 10 to 12 lakh visitors to this sacred temple. Daily waste generation of 3,000–4,000 kg surges dramatically during auspicious occasions, drawing up to 20,000 devotees. This project aims to introduce a scientific waste management system to tackle both solid and liquid waste effectively, fostering a cleaner and greener environment.
Key initiatives include establishing a sustainable waste collection system, empowering local governments, and formalizing waste collectors to create income opportunities. Collaborative efforts with District Authorities and Grama Panchayats focus on protecting biodiversity while emphasizing capacity-building and community engagement. With strong support from the Deputy Commissioner, the project envisions transforming M.M. Hills into a model of sustainability, safeguarding its natural resources and spiritual heritage for future generations.
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