Spouse: Lakshmi
Children: 3
Age: 39
Caste: S.C.
Village: Naganahalli
Background: Mr. Kupendra has served as the president of the Nagalingeshwara Farmers' Association, where he has played a crucial role in educating farmers about various government schemes and their benefits. He has been proactive in identifying and resolving village issues. For the past three years, he has volunteered with the Ujjeevan Program.
Introduction: Residing in Naganahalli village, Mr. Kupendra lives with his wife and three children. He manages mixed farming on his 3-acre land and is dedicated to social service activities.
Guidance: When coordinators and workers from the Seva Sangam organization visited Naganahalli village under the Ujjeevan Program, Mr. Kupendra interacted with them, gaining insights into the organization's work. He was encouraged to participate in social service and advised to develop farm
Trenches under the Mahatma Gandhi Employment Guarantee Scheme.
Transformation: Under the Mahatma Gandhi Employment Guarantee Scheme, Mr. Kupendra mobilized 40 people to construct 120 farm Trenches on government land. Each pond, measuring 4 meters wide, 10 meters long, and 2 meters deep.It supports water conservation efforts by reducing water depletion in nearby borewells and wells. The main objective is to enhance groundwater recharge by retaining rainwater and preventing runoff.
Reflection: Inspired by the information and support from the Seva Sangam organization's coordinators and workers, Mr. Kupendra engaged with various government departments to inform the villagers about available services and benefits. As a result, 120 farm
Trenches have been successfully created on government land. He expresses his gratitude to Caritas India and the Seva Sangam organization for their support.
