Dr.(Mrs) Benjamine Oberoi was Honoured with OZONE Award.She expressed on this occasion,
"Beyond Charity: SEVAI- OFI Foster Self-Sufficiency".
Mrs. Benjamine Oberoi, Co-Chairman of OFI and founder of the CASA Foundation, has been a steadfast supporter of SEVAI's work in women's empowerment and water resource development. For decades, this partnership has recharged irrigation wells and revived water bodies, boosting food production threefold through tank renovations, check dams, and spillover structures. To ensure lasting impact, Dr. Oberoi advocates community-owned common funds, contributed by farmers, for periodic maintenance of these resources, reducing dependence on external aid. This "passing on the gift" approach nurtures self-reliance and challenges the expectation of continuous support—like beneficiaries seeking help for minor home repairs decades after receiving houses. By fostering collective responsibility, SEVAI is shifting from charity to empowerment, helping communities stand on their own feet and build sustainable futures.🌿Govin
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