During 2017, Environmental Sustainability Programmes were held in selected childcare institutions in all the project implemented districts to create awareness on protection and preservation of the environment in those childcare institutions. Children and functionaries of those institutions have been imparted training by subject experts, through audio-visual presentation of documentary films on environment protection, organizing debate and drawing competitions on themes relating to protection of nature and environment among children. Such programmes generated considerable interest among children and encouraged them for creating ‘eco-friendly greenery’ environments. They were sensitized on hazards of deforestation, soil conservation, and global warming. Functionaries of childcare institutions were encouraged to grow different types of vegetables and medicinal plants. It has produced encouraging results like new plantations, formation of kitchen gardens, creation of children’s parks in several institutions, pledge by children for care and protection of plants, etc., and also encouraged children to develop a greater bond with nature.

Sanyog has translated and prepared many resource materials in the local Odia language for better understanding by stakeholders and the people of the State in general.

Increased safety and security measures have been adhered to in childcare institutions, with special emphasis on the safety of girl inmates. Childcare institutions have started installing CCTV cameras on their campuses.

Personnel working in childcare institutions are increasingly aware of their respective roles and responsibilities as per the provisions of the JJ Act and JJ Model Rules.

Increased participation of children in preparing their Individual Care Plans.

A Kitchen Garden and Children’s Park were set up in another childcare institution, NATION, in the district of Jajpur.

Environment Committees were formed among children in many childcare institutions for environmental protection and the preservation of plants and trees.

Increased importance has been given to infrastructural and developmental aspects regarding safety, protection, health, hygiene, and educational issues of children in a growing number of childcare institutions.

The most notable achievement comes from our special education project at YRLDSA, Dolasahi, Bhadrak. There, children secured the highest marks among different childcare institutions in Bhadrak district in the Class 10 (matriculation) examination. The Bhadrak District Administration declared a cash prize of INR 20,000 for each child, along with a formal felicitation.

Four other students of YRLDSA are excelling in their respective classes. Among them, Samaya Majhi holds the 1st rank in Class 8, while Sitaram Majhi and Jaduram Tudu occupy the 2nd rank in Classes 8 and 7, respectively, and Samara Munda holds the 3rd rank in Class 6. Appointment of private tutors has helped improve the educational standards of YRLDSA children overall.

Under the family re-union project, two children were re-integrated with their families in 2021, and two more in 2022. Educational and family support was provided through Foraldralosa Barn, Sweden, to ensure sustainable reunions.

Under the Strengthening Social Reintegration project for youth leaving institutional care, supported by UNICEF (2022-2023), notable achievements included life skill education for over 500 adolescents, career counseling support to 100 children, and vocational education links for 120 care leavers. A website for the Odisha State Care Leavers’ Association was launched at a State-level convention.

Sanyog, in collaboration with agencies like L&T Training Institute, Tech mahindia, World skill centre , Sushrusha ,JINDAL, and ICICI Academy, facilitated free training and jobs for students from various districts.

Block Level Child Protection Committees in several blocks have enhanced knowledge on child-friendly community environments, child safety, and child protection response mechanisms.

Many Child Care Institutions have finalized child protection policies, ready for board approval to ensure safe practices while working with children.

Career counseling was provided to older children in childcare institutions to assist them in making informed career choices.

Sanyog’s efforts facilitated free education for 20 girls across various districts through the CV Raman Global University’s Saffal Project, allowing them to pursue degrees in fields like B.Tech , B.Pharma and B.Sc. Agriculture.