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For detailed information regarding
projects, please email us at : grassrootsresearch.mumbai@gmail.com
"MEET THE FOUNDER"
Dr. Pallavi Latkar is an Architect, Landscape Designer with a Doctorate in Urban Environmental Planning and Watershed management.
She is the founder director of an environmental planning organization
"GRASSROOTS Research and Consultancy" in Mumbai, 2005
And the Founder President of Grassroots Foundation an NGO since 2016.
She is spearheading research and practice towards Spatially Integrated Environmental Planning methodologies and restoration of Water bodies.
Her firm has worked extensively with the Asian Development Bank funded Tourism projects in Himachal, Punjab, and Uttarakhand, UP and Assam. The projects involve several types of architectural, landscape, eco-tourism, and biodiversity conservation works.
Grassroots team is also involved in Integrated stormwater management with Nature Based Solutions in Rwanda, East Africa.
Grassroots has published the Urban Green Manual for MMRDA. The Cluster Plantation Technique based on the Miyawaki methodology for urban areas.
Her firm has also recently been recognised for their Water bodies restoration works by the JNPA Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority.
Corporate Social Responsibility - SDG Goals
As per Government guidelines all corporates and manufacturing industries like petroleum, distilleries, paints, pharmaceutical have a mandate as defined under SDG.
We provide related services under SDG:
- 1. Environment conservation
- 2. Rejuvenation of Lakes
- 3. Water Harvesting
- 4. Plantation and Biodiversity
- 5. Women empowerment
- 6. Skill development
- 7. Health
- 8. Sanitation & hygiene
Grassroots Foundation aids to comply with these Government guidelines for CSR projects.
TABLE OF CONTENT
- Grassroots Foundation is an NGO established in 2016
- A community of people with similar interest in conservation and awareness of the environment
- The initiatives are for outreach programs, research, documentations and other activities along with community participation
- It generates awareness among community towards conservation of environment and sustainability, capacity building in rural and urban areas towards health, hygiene, economy, and ecology and promotes green architectural practices.
- With years of experience, we have gained a valuable insights regarding the vulnerable environmental issues through our projects in Grassroots Research & Consultancy
TRUSTEES AND LEAD MEMBERS:
Dr. Pallavi Latkar
President- Grassroots Foundation
Director
Grassroots Research
and Consultancy
P h. D in Environmental Planning
Architect, Urban planner
and
Landscape designer
Rajul Parekh
Principal Project Coordinator
Retired
Sr.Manager,
Corporate
Quality Audit
SunPharma
Dr. Sagarika Damle
Project Expert
Ph.D. Botany / Plant
Physiology
Ex.HOD:-Dept. of Life Sciences.
K.C. College
Mumbai
Meera Latkar
Vice President
Producer at Warner Media
Stuti Borwanker
Secretary
M Arch- Environmental,
Architect
Bhakti Godambe
Treasurer
M Arch -
Project/Construction
Management
Sachin Waghmare
Board Member
Post Graduate Diploma in
Environmental
Architecture
Shruti Barve
Board Member
March- Landscape Architect
Dr. Nishith Dharaiya
Board Member
Environmental Expert
SOME OF THE MAJOR AGENCIES, GRASSROOTS FOUNDATION HAS WORKED WITH:
- Effective Leadership & Eco Interpretation of Urban Watershed 2016-17 (PART 1)
- National Workshop On Effective Leadership & Eco Interpretation of Rural Watersheds 2018-19 (PART 2) (in association with Earth Protectors,-patan)- For National Council for Science & Technology Communication, Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi
- Appointment of trainer for staff training on kitchen gardening under EHIP project - Nov 2020-Aga Khan Agency for Habitat
- Professional Services for Study Flood Plan and proposing mitigation and disaster management strategies in Jogeshwari West,Mumbai - Aug 2019Aga Khan Agency for Habitat
- Co-External Evaluator for Mid Term Assessment of Enabling Sustainable And Inclusive Cities (Satat Shehar)- Nov 2022 - For Indo Global Social Service Society (IGSSS)
- Catchment study of Godavari basin and conservation of water bodies & biodiversity in Dharmabad, Nanded (2023)
- Conservation Of Bhadrapada lake and creation of biodiversity park in Nashik. (2023)
- Manual for Urban Greening in MMR Region- 2010 - MMR Environment Improvement Society
- Wall Art at Sensory Garden, Cheshire Home
SOME OF THE RECENTLY COMPLETED WORKS OF GRASSROOTS FOUNDATION :
| Authority | Date | Project Name | Funding Authority |
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2016-17 | Hands on training on effective leadership and management for Water, Sanitation & Hygiene - Earth Protectors, Gujarat in association with Pallavi Latkar (Principal Investigator) | National Council for Science & Technology Communication, Department of Science & Technology, Govt. Of India, New Delhi |
| 2020-21 | Eco Next Workshop on Eco-sensitive Zone of Matheran ? Grassroots Foundation in association with Raichel Joseph Foundation | National Council for Science & Technology Communication, Department of Science & Technology, Govt. Of India, New Delhi | |
| 2023 -2024 Ongoing | Scientific literacy and ST communication promotion across the country through Science Media Communication Research, Applications Field Capacity development... (truncated) | National Council for Science & Technology Communication, Department of Science & Technology, Govt. Of India, New Delhi | |
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2017-18 | Wall Art at Sensory Garden, Cheshire Home | Cheshire Home, Mumbai (NGO) |
| 2023-24 | Eco sensitive zone Matheran knowledge sharing seminar - Radha Cottage Matheran | Delta Tech | |
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2009 - 2010 | Manual for Urban Greening | MMR - Environment Improvement Society |
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2020 -21 | Eco-Media Literacy and Eco Visioning of Arittapatti Hillocks - ... (truncated) | Department of Communication, Madurai Kamaraj University, Eco-NEXT Labs, New Delhi |
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2019 | Appointment of trainer for staff training on kitchen gardening under EHIP project | Aga Khan Agency for Habitat |
| 2020 | Professional Services for Study Flood Plan and proposing mitigation and disaster management strategies in Jogeshwari West | Aga Khan Agency for Habitat | |
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2022 | Co- External Evaluator for Mid Term Assessment of Enabling Sustainable And Inclusive Cities (Satat Shehar) | Indo Global Social Services Society |
| 2023 | Catchment study of Godavari basin and conservation of water bodies and Biodiversity in Dharmabad, Nanded. (2023) | Indo Global Social Services Society | |
| 2023 | Conservation of Bhandrpada lake and creation of Biodiversity park in Nashik. (2023) | Indo Global Social Services Society |
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
Appreciation for completion of the project in Coastal and Marine Biodiversity, Airoli
Unveiling of the coffee table booklet on Biodiversity of JNPA.
Facilitation at Kamraj University, Madurai on the occasion of Eco-Media conference.
Appreciation for completion of workshop - Eco-Next workshop on Eco-sensitive Zone of Matheran
PUBLICATIONS:
Urban greening manual
A coffee table booklet 'Lives within JNPA'
Project For IGSSS Indo-German/Global Social Society
Lakes And Environment Conservation
LOCATION :- NANDED
- GRASSROOTS FOUNDATION
40 lakh population including tourist
75 lakh population including tourist
Matheran:- Chariotte Lake Conservation
- GRASSROOTS FOUNDATION
5 lakh population including tourist
Water, a precious and indispensable resource, is crucial for sustaining life on Earth.
However, due to factors like pollution, over-extraction, and climate change, water bodies are facing unprecedented threats. Conserving these precious water resources is not only essential for ecological balance but also for improving human well-being.
Additionally, reduced pollution can enhance groundwater recharge, ensuring a sustainable supply of freshwater for domestic and agricultural purposes. Furthermore, healthier lakes can provide more recreational opportunities, boost local economies through tourism, and contribute to mitigating the impacts of climate change. By addressing the root causes of water pollution and implementing effective restoration strategies, we can safeguard the health and vitality of our lakes for generations to come.
Vireshwar Lake Conservation
- GRASSROOTS FOUNDATION
32 lakh population including tourist
Lake conservation at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority(JNPA)
- GRASSROOTS FOUNDATION
Lake conservation of Chindhran Lake, Chindhran Village (Taloja)
- GRASSROOTS FOUNDATION
EDUCATION AND TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR GREEN SKILL DEVELOPMENT
The objectives:
To create awareness regarding biodiversity and its conservation
To nurture young change makers to communicate and promote sustainable practices while inhabiting ecologically rich sites.
Capacity building related to biodiversity mapping, survey, photo documentation, mangroves, buffer zone plantations, etc.
Through this reach out to technocrats within the organization and multidisciplinary scholars from the city to discuss environmental, socio-economic potential of the area.
The project will enable better understanding in the water conservation efforts
Similar workshop conducted by Grassroots Foundation:
Watershed analysis and cartographic mapping communicated in simple ways to the youth
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