Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) 2025 Launched in Rayagada & Kashipur

Shakti Organisation, in collaboration with The Live Love Laugh Foundation, has launched the Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) 2025 in Rayagada and Kashipur blocks of Odisha. The initiative focuses on improving access to mental health services and reducing stigma in rural and tribal areas where access to professional support is limited.

The program focuses on building a community-based mental health support system, where early intervention, awareness, and consistent care are central.

What the Program Offers

• Mental Health OPDs: Regular outpatient services are being conducted to offer clinical support, diagnosis, and treatment for common mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma-related issues.

• Follow-up Support: Many people drop out of mental health care due to distance, cost, or social pressure. This program ensures consistent follow-ups, so no one is left behind once treatment begins.

• Community Champion Training: Over 100 local volunteers and workers are being trained to identify early signs of distress, offer first-line emotional support, and connect individuals to care. This is critical in areas with limited professional services.

• Street Plays & Awareness Campaigns: With over 48 street plays and campaigns planned, mental health messages are being delivered in local languages using relatable, everyday stories. This method helps break myths and normalizes seeking help.

• Home Visits & Open Talks: Trained teams conduct door-to-door visits, offering quiet, non-judgmental support in spaces where people feel most safe—inside their homes.

• Advocacy & Rights: Beyond care, the program promotes awareness of mental health as a basic human right. This includes the right to dignity, inclusion, and non-discrimination.

Why It’s Important

According to the National Mental Health Survey of India (2015-16), nearly 1 in 7 Indians experience mental health issues, but treatment gaps—especially in rural India—exceed 70–80%. Stigma, lack of awareness, and poor accessibility are major barriers.

Rayagada and Kashipur, being tribal-dominated and geographically remote, face higher risks due to poverty, displacement, and limited health infrastructure. CMHP 2025 addresses this gap by bringing services to the community itself.

This initiative sets a replicable model for rural mental health care, where awareness, accessibility, and empathy go hand-in-hand. Programs like CMHP 2025 are key to making mental wellness a priority— not just in urban centers, but at the grassroots.

Celebrating International Yoga Day with Shakti & Matrushakti Senior Citizens Home 🧘‍♀️✨

Every year, International Yoga Day becomes a beautiful reminder to reconnect — with our breath, our body, and our community. And for us, that reconnection finds its most soulful expression at Shakti & Matrushakti Senior Citizens Home, where this celebration has become a heartwarming tradition.

For years now, this space has opened its doors (and hearts) to Yoga Day — turning it into more than just a wellness event. It’s a ritual of love, healing, and shared energy between generations.

From the moment you walk in, there's a quiet kind of magic. The elders at Shakti & Matrushakti radiate wisdom, warmth, and grace that only comes with lived experience. Their presence grounds you. Their stories elevate you.

Why This Celebration Hits Different Every Time:

• Timeless energy: These aren’t just yoga sessions; they’re soulful exchanges. A blend of tradition and newness, where each breath carries a story.

• Community bonding: Young hearts and wise souls flowing together in asanas — bridging age with empathy.

• A culture of care: Thanks to Shakti Organisation, this isn't just a senior home — it's a sanctuary where every individual is seen, heard, and celebrated.

Big love to DLSA Rayagada for consistently showing up and being part of this tradition. Their presence amplifies the community spirit we all strive for. 💫

Every year, we leave a little more grounded, a little more inspired — reminded that yoga isn’t just about the body; it’s about presence, connection, and love across lifelines.

Here's to many more years of this meaningful tradition. 🌿
Until then — stay rooted, breathe deep, and let the wisdom flow.

Promoting Eco-Friendly Pulse Farming in Koraput, Odisha

Shakti Organisation is facilitating the implementation of the NFSM-TRFA Pulses scheme across all 14 blocks of Koraput District. The initiative aims to promote pulses cultivation in rice fallow lands, helping farmers utilize underused farmland while adopting eco-friendly and climate-smart practices.

As part of the program, pheromone traps were distributed to help farmers monitor and control pest populations without relying on chemical pesticides. This simple yet effective tool supports safer pest management and contributes to protecting soil and environmental health.

In addition, a distribution-cum-demonstration of solar light traps was conducted during the harvesting stage of lentil crops, in the presence of the Agricultural Officer (AO). These solar traps are a sustainable solution that attract and control pests during nighttime, reducing crop damage and pesticide usage.

By introducing these low-cost, environment-friendly technologies, the initiative supports farmers in improving yields, income, and resilience to climate change. Shakti Organisation continues to champion sustainable agriculture and rural empowerment through on-ground action and collaboration.