Ongoing Projects

The Sanjeevam Anti-Drug Program is a powerful initiative launched by the Chethana Integrated Development Society aimed at combating the growing issue of substance abuse and addiction in communities. Focused on prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation, Sanjeevam works tirelessly to help individuals break free from the devastating effects of drug addiction and to build a healthier, drug-free society.

The Ashakiranam Project is an impactful initiative launched by the Chethana Integrated Development Society with the goal of providing comprehensive support to cancer patients, particularly in underserved communities. The project aims to address both the medical and emotional needs of individuals battling cancer, ensuring they receive the care, resources, and hope they deserve during their treatment journey.

“Saphalam Initiative: Anti-Drug Seminar and Educational Kit Distribution” On May 29, 2024, Wednesday, Chetana’s office hosted an anti-drug seminar and the distribution of educational kits for children under the Saphalam initiative. The session was led by Mr. Jomon, a counselor from the ACCEPT (IRCA) Counseling Center in Kattanam. The program was inaugurated by Fr. Francis Plavarakunnel, Director of Chetana, with a welcome […]

Anti-Drug Awareness Campaign on International Day Against Drug Abuse In connection with the International Day Against Drug Abuse, Kattanam Drug-Free Treatment Center (ACCEPT IRC) and Changanassery Social Service Society (CHASS) organized an anti-drug awareness campaign. As part of the event, a street play and flash mob were conducted, and the participants were welcomed at the Kayamkulam Chetana Integrated Development Society. […]

DDU-GKY is a skill-based program uniquely focusing on rural youth between the ages of 15 and 35 years.  It was announced by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) on 2014 and is a part of National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM). Chethana was awarded the DDUGKY Phase II Project in 2017 and the Phase III Project […]

Chethana with the support of National Medicinal Plants Board (Government of India, Department of AYUSH) and State Medicinal Plants Board (Government of Kerala) continues to create awareness among school children for identification, protection, promotion and conservation of medicinal plant species in the plant kingdom. For this purpose, we have covered 82 schools in Alappuzha District. […]

Medicinal plants have always been considered a healthy source of life for all people. Therapeutical properties of medical plants are very useful in healing various diseases and the advantage of these medicinal plants is being 100% natural. Nowadays people are being bombarded with thousand of unhealthy products, the level of sensibility infront of diseases is […]

Production of quality planting materials (QPM) (KFRI), In collaboration with Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Chethana aims in raising 1,27,000 quality seedlings of medicinal plants and distribute them freely to farmer clusters.  Also, in collaboration with Awareness Classes on medicinal plants are held regularly to make farmers be aware of the cultivation of medicinal plants. […]