Aims and Objectives of Bodousa Foundation
1. Agriculture & Agro-Based Initiatives
- Organic Farming Business: Expand vegetable farming and sell organic produce in local markets. Involve students in production and marketing.
- Bamboo & Tokou Paat Plantation: Grow these materials for in-house school construction and commercial sales.
- Animal Husbandry: Introduce small-scale poultry, fishery, or beekeeping to generate income and provide learning opportunities.
2. Handicrafts & Sustainable Products
- Bamboo & Handicraft Production: Establish a unit where students and locals craft furniture, decorative items, and daily-use bamboo products for sale.
- Tokou Paat-based Handicrafts: Develop products like mats, baskets, and eco-friendly packaging materials.
3. Eco-Tourism & Cultural Experiences
- Educational Tourism: Host workshops on bamboo construction, sustainable farming, and traditional crafts for visitors.
- Village Stays & Cultural Exchange: Offer immersive experiences where visitors learn about local traditions, farming, and handicrafts.
4. Skill-Based Training & Certification Programs
- Vocational Training: Introduce certified courses in bamboo construction, organic farming, and handicraft-making.
- Bodousa Foundation's Expertise: Expand influence by offering consultancy, training, and sustainable construction services.
Objectives
- Educational Growth: Expand to include Classes VI to IX and introduce the science stream for Classes 11 and 12.
- Skill-Based Training: Teach bamboo construction, organic farming, handicrafts, and other practical skills for self-reliance.
- Scholarships & Accessibility: Provide financial aid to underprivileged students to ensure equal learning opportunities.
- Rehabilitation & Inclusion: Offer a supportive academic environment and vocational training for drug-affected youth to reintegrate into society.
- Sustainable Infrastructure: Continue eco-friendly construction using bamboo and tokou paat while offering consultancy and training in these techniques.
- Employment & Entrepreneurship: Encourage students and local workers to engage in sustainable businesses like farming, handicrafts, and eco-tourism.
- Eco-Tourism & Green Business: Partner with individuals and organizations to develop sustainable resorts and dhabas while promoting cultural heritage.
- Research & Innovation: Collaborate with institutions and recognized speakers to advance sustainable practices in education, construction, and community development.
