IMPACT STORIES

Nirsa, Dhanbad : In the heart of Jharkhand’s coal belt lies Nirsa, a small village in Dhanbad district where dreams once lay dormant under the weight of poverty, addiction, and lack of opportunity. But in recent years, the winds of change have begun to blow — led by the resolve to turn problems into possibilities. […]

Mrs. Deepika Pandya and her husband, Mr. Deepak Pandya, are not just dedicated teachers at a government school in Dungarpur district, Rajasthan—they are passionate environmentalists and role models in their community. Their story is not merely about teaching inside classrooms, but also about inspiring change outside of them, through tireless efforts in environmental conservation and

India’s First Rural Garbage Cafe – Where Waste Turns into Taste In the misty green hills of Mainpat, a picturesque destination in Surguja district of Chhattisgarh, mornings bring not just sunlight but also the fragrance of change. The country’s first Rural Garbage Cafe has opened its doors at Gram Panchayat Ropakhar, offering a simple bargain:

Soap Bank That Made All The Difference  “Where everyone once asked—‘Where is the soap?’ the children created the answer: The Success Story of the Soap Bank”“Everyone says we must wash our hands with soap before meals and after using the toilet… but where is the soap?”This was the question that echoed almost every morning in

The true empowerment will goes beyond forming groups or providing employment—it lies in Empowering women isn’t just about connecting them to income-generating activities—it’s about preparing them to face challenges, make informed decisions, and succeed in enterprise. That’s the belief driving the livelihood initiatives supported by Maithon Power Limited (MPL), Tata Power Community Development Trust (TPCDT),

Nirsa, is a small village in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand. In today’s digital era, like other villages in India, the children and youth of this village also have dreams of reaching the limits of the skies, and Tata Power Community Development Trust (TPCDT), the CSR arm of Maithon Power Ltd.(Tata Power), Nirsa, Dhanbad and FINISH Society

This special edition of our newsletter would be incomplete without acknowledging the invaluable contributions of our incredible team members across the country—individuals who not only helped FINISH Society move closer to its mission but also designed and implemented practical, community-led solutions that tackled some of the toughest solid waste challenges. Across urban and rural landscapes—from

The year was 2016. In a remote block of Mirzapur district in Uttar Pradesh—Shikhar—a new journey was beginning. At the time, the block had approximately 18,000 households. While around 70% of these had access to toilets, actual usage varied significantly, ranging from just 50% to 90%. Open defecation remained a common practice, deeply rooted in

FINISH Society, with the continuous guidance and mentorship of its donor,  has been driving community-centered WASH initiatives with a strong focus on schools. One significant area of intervention has been the promotion of adequate and sustainable menstrual hygiene management (MHM) facilities for adolescent girls. This effort not only addresses infrastructure gaps but also works toward