Mangaon Nagareek Seva Foundation

The Mangaon Nagareek Seva Foundation is run out of Hodgaon in the Mangaon area of Raigad. If you are looking for us, we are located at Shantaram Balu Kharde’s place. It’s a local setup, very much a part of the village life here. We don’t have a corporate office or a storefront with big signs. Most of what we do is just helping the people living nearby with their daily civic needs. Whether it is a problem with the water, the roads, or getting some paperwork done at the local office, people know they can stop by. Raigad is a beautiful place but living in a village like Hodgaon means you have to look out for each other. We use a small room to keep our records and meet people who need a hand. It’s very informal. You might find us sitting outside talking under a tree if the weather is nice. We aren't trying to be a big organization with a lot of rules. It is just about being useful to the neighbors and making sure the village gets what it needs. Shantaram has been here a long time, so everyone knows the way. It gets dusty in the summer and very green in the rains. We just keep the foundation going because there is always something that needs fixing or someone who needs help with a form. It's just local life. We take things as they come and try to help.