Terre Policy Centre

Works towards generating environmental awareness and activities for conservation of the environment

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About

  • Headquarters

    Pune, Maharashtra

  • Since

    2010

TERRE is a non-profit, non-partisan, and independent organization dedicated to sustainable solutions to our developmental imperatives. Our motto is: " Read moreTo think is good but to act is better." TERRE also is the abbreviation for 'Technology, Education, Research and Rehabilitation for the Environment.' TERRE Policy Centre is an organization working for tribal community with different capacity building Programmes. Communities surviving in the forests are always vulnerable to different threats without lights. A project ''solar for the life of tribal'' will help to increase the study time of the Boarding school student by reducing the school dropout rate which helps to reduce early age marriage cases in the tribal community. It also reduces cooking times for women and supports health. It helps to maintain communication devices like mobile phones and electronic equipment. It reduces human-wildlife conflict and increases awareness about biodiversity conservation.

Demographies Served

Programs

  • Research Programmes

    District

    TERRE focuses on researching effective governance and policies, drawing from traditional practices and innovative ideas globally. It collaborates with experts to identify methods that support development while preserving the environment, emphasizing both time-tested approaches and contemporary solutions.

  • Waste Management Programme

    District

    TERRE is actively engaged in waste management initiatives, encompassing the entire process from waste generation to its safe disposal. This involves collection, transportation, treatment, and monitoring, focusing on collaboration with international organisations, local Governments, municipal bodies, and private sectors. Through partnerships with entities like CCAC, the TERRE Policy Centre strives to create a clean and healthy environment. Additionally, it offers consultancy services for waste assessment, auditing, and provides expertise and equipment such as biogas plants, contributing to effective waste management practices.

  • Afforestation Programme

    District

    TERRE is deeply involved in afforestation efforts, focusing on reclaiming degraded lands affected by industrial activities and human intervention. This constitutes a significant portion of its activities, forming a flagship project aimed at restoring and preserving biodiversity through tree plantation, with trees reaching heights of 12 to 15 feet and ensuring self-sustainability of the area. Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, TERRE has transformed four barren forest lands into lush green forests, facilitated by Tri-Party agreements involving the Forest Department, private sector partners, and TERRE. These endeavours also engage local communities, offering livelihood opportunities and contributing to initiatives like REDD+.

  • Education Programmes

    District

    TERRE recognises education as a crucial means to equip the present generation to safeguard the environment for future generations, aligning with sustainable development goals. Through its environmental education programmes, it aims to foster environmental awareness and action. These initiatives include the TERRE Olympiad, a national-level online quiz competition, as well as training programmes for school children and teachers, conducted in collaboration with the private sector through their corporate social responsibility activities.

  • Watershed Development Programme

    District

    Water scarcity is a pressing issue globally, particularly affecting regions like Maharashtra, where many villages struggle to access sufficient water for daily needs, including drinking water. Due to economic constraints, villagers often cannot afford water tankers. Recognizing its societal and environmental responsibility, TERRE has initiated a project, supported by CSR funding, to address this challenge. Through measures such as designing water harvesting systems, constructing wells, hand pumps, bore wells, and implementing watershed development initiatives, TERRE aims to provide a sustainable solution, ensuring access to water for the daily needs of farmers and communities in these areas.

Leadership Team

  • Dr. Vinita Apte

    Founder Director

  • Ajay Phatak

    Trustee

  • Anil Arora

    Advisor

  • Vikrant Argade

    Secretary

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    51-100

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AADTT0637P

  • Registration ID

    E5523

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    MH/2018/0215243

  • FCRA

    083930692

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    306, Muticon Square, near Manohar Banquets Erandwane, Pune, 411004

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust

Financial Details

 Income / Expenses
  • 2014-15

    Income
    Rs.2,000,000
    Expenses
    Rs.1,700,000
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.300,000
    Program Expenses
    Rs.1,400,000
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  • 2015-16

    Income
    Rs.12,000,000
    Expenses
    Rs.10,200,000
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.1,800,000
    Program Expenses
    Rs.8,400,000
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  • 2016-17

    Income
    Rs.8,000,000
    Expenses
    Rs.6,800,000
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.1,200,000
    Program Expenses
    Rs.5,600,000
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