Centre for Sustainable Development
Empowers communities to create equitable living environments through participatory and sustainable development.
- Bronze Certified 2023
- 80G
- 12A
About
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Headquarters
Nagpur, Maharashtra
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Since
2004
CFSD supports an integrated development approach for the improvement of living conditions in the slums by a convergence of various local initiatives, Read morenational and regional programs in the fields of an urban environment, social and technical infrastructure, poverty alleviation, education, and health. We strongly believe that for the success of any government programs for the urban poor, involving slum communities, especially women, in the planning and implementation of sustainable slum improvement measures is a must. For a sustainable urban development concept, CFSD is committed to facilitating a participatory approach encompassing slum dwellers, govt. organizations, NGO`s and the private sector.
Action
CFSD works on issues of land rights for urban slum dwellers, environmental initiatives like solid waste management and air pollution awareness, and integrating waste pickers into municipal waste management systems.
Cause Area
Impact
CFSD has facilitated 10,000 land titles (pattas) for slum dwellers in Nagpur city and enumerated waste pickers to provide them with ID cards from urban local bodies.
Vision & Mission
To develop human settlements into equitable living environments where communities have access to a clean environment, health, education, housing, basic infrastructure and livelihood options irrespective of social and economic status.
Programs
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The Pattawatap program
StateCFSD's program in Maharashtra focuses on securing land rights for slum dwellers who have encroached on government lands. By enabling them to obtain "Pattas," it provides formal recognition of land ownership. This initiative empowers communities to invest in resilient housing, reduces the risk of displacement, and ensures their inclusion in compensation and disaster recovery efforts, aligning with climate adaptation goals.
Milestones & Track Record
Facilitating 10,000 land titles for slum dwellers in Nagpur, enumerating waste pickers and providing them ID cards, and becoming a member of the Alliance of Indian Waste Pickers.
Leadership Team
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Leena Buddhe
Founder & Director
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Shubhangi Padole
Founder & Program Manager
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Nisha Shahare
Program Head-TPS
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
21-50
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATC5908P
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Registration ID
F-20854
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12A
AAATC5908PE20194
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80G
AAATC5908PF20218
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Society