Yerala Projects Society

Helping People To Help Themselves

Established during the drought of 1972, Yerala Projects Society also known as YPS is a non-profit charitable organization started in the Indian countryside. Its mission is to empower deprived families, foster self-sustaining communities, and include all underdeveloped sectors in progress, while preserving their cultural integrity.

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YPS | Education

Ecosystems & Livelihoods: A Climate Change Solution

YPS’s climate change project focuses on demonstrating how strengthening the link between ecosystems and livelihoods can effectively combat desertification. This initiative, exemplified by the successful Devrai project, showcases practical strategies for restoring degraded lands and improving the well-being of communities affected by desertification, highlighting the interconnectedness of environmental health and economic stability. The next phase of this work will explore regenerative agriculture practices, including organic farming methods, further deepening the understanding of how to create sustainable and resilient ecosystems while enhancing the livelihoods of local communities. Read More

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YPS | Education

SCOPE is an Educational Lab established for 22 Villages. Education in the Jalihal area faced numerous limitations due to its remoteness, lack of access, and other resource constraints. YPS addressed these challenges by pioneering digital schooling in 2005 with the establishment of the state’s first rural digital school, the School of Progressive Education (SCOPE)

In 2014, YPS further bolstered educational opportunities by establishing a Junior College of Science to support local students. Beyond academics, YPS promotes gender equality, sports, exposure visits, free computer and internet access, participation in international exchange programs, and activities like table tennis and chess. These initiatives help students gain additional confidence and skills.

SCOPE plays a pivotal role in guiding students towards choosing better career paths for successful futures. Read more

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YeralaVani | Community Radio Station

A community radio station, Yeralavani 91.2 FM, was established to address communication challenges in the Jalihal community. This station, YeralaVani, has been instrumental in connecting the underprivileged community with the outside world and providing educational opportunities. Its activities earned it the State award for “Science Communication in rural Maharashtra” in 2025 and a National Award for ‘Best Creative Content‘ in 2013. The station also offers training in recording, interviewing, and editing programs. Read More

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What is a Yerala Project?

4 Areas, 6 Spaces, 74 Projects and Thousands of Stories!

Yerala Projects Society (YPS), founded in 1976, originated from drought relief efforts in western Maharashtra. Its mission is to empower deprived families, foster self-sustaining communities, and include all underdeveloped sectors in progress, while preserving their cultural integrity. The organization designs projects based on specific community needs, identified by active village committees. It has grown into a multi-tiered professional management network, with around 70 professionals, experts, and volunteers contributing to its operations.

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YPS Supporters

"YPS has been the partner for Rotary Den Helder Julianadorp for humanitarian projects in India for over 25 years. YPS knows the needs to improve living standards. They have a vision, are persistent, use their influence to get government support. YPS delivered every project within budget. A very reliable partner."

Every visit to YPS | Jalihal, I noticed self-regulation (quite visible), the propensity to suspend judgment but on the contrary listen to people, understand problems and challenges and think across the pros and cons and then take decisions jointly with people and team. Certainly inspirational learning.

"Stichting Jalihal started projects for poor, devastate women, with a sewing machine project, then a goat project and then a chicken project. These projects have been successfully completed. Through Concept Housing a house was built for 20 women to provide more safety for them and their children, and in 2020 we are going to build even more houses."

YPS is a nationally and internationally recognized organization dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged communities. Through scientifically planned rural development initiatives, YPS addresses critical needs such as education, care for abandoned children and widows, health, agriculture, clean water, solar energy, and environmental sustainability. This impactful work requires creative, scientific methodologies, consistent dedication, and strong teamwork.

Innovative Projects

E-Sakhi EV

EV Bikes used as a communinal mode of transportation. This was done to overcome the lack of public transport in the area

Status: Over 10,000 km Driven

Implementation 100%

Concept Hosing

To provide housing assistance to disadvantaged women. This support is intended to bolster their self-confidence and enhance their living standards by granting them land rights.

Status: Over 200 Families Supported

Implementation 100%

Fruit and Grape Symbiosis

Yerala Horticulture Farm studied and promoted Dragon fruit cultivation along with grapes to improve reliability of the crops, providing guidance and resources to local farmers.

Status: Over 220 Acres

Implementation 100%

Upcoming Projects

Cool Learning Center

Create a space for people without Air Conditioning in their homes who can come relax and learn

Project Access to Computers

In the Age of AI, making computers accessible to K-12 for equitable opportunity

Sustainable Local Economy

Be the catalyst for generating and consuming energy locally

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Note From Designer

This is my best attempt to show you all what YPS have been working on and what we are excited about upcoming future. However, its impossible for me to make you feel what I feel in Jalihal, a classic Indian country side.

Its partly because of lack of man power and partly my lack of ability to design the website. So, here is an open invite to anyone reading this, Come Visit Jalihal! its beautiful, sunny, spacious and the people are super generous!

P.S. If you want to help us design better websites, please reach out pranjal@yeralaproject.org

Sincerely,
Pranjal

Contact Us

Please write to us at Pranjal@YeralaProject.org
Phone Number +91 (233) 267 1318
Visit us at: Yerala Bhavan, Sangli – Miraj Rd, Saraswati Nagar, Vishrambag, Sangli, Sangli Miraj Kupwad, Maharashtra 416415, India