2004
Mission Statement
“To develop human settlements into an equitable living environment where the community has access to a clean environment, health, education, housing, basic infrastructure and livelihood options irrespective of their social and economic status.”
CFSD Supports
CFSD supports an integrated development approach for the improvement of living conditions in the slums by convergence of various local initiatives, national and regional programmes in the fields of urban and rural environment, social and technical infrastructure, poverty alleviation, education and health. We strongly believe that for the success of any government programs for the urban poor; involving slum communities, especially woman, in the planning and implementation of sustainable slum improvement measures is a must.
For a sustainable urban and rural development concept, CFSD is committed to facilitate a participatory approach encompassing slum dwellers, villagers, government organizations, NGO’s and the private sector.
CFSD works on issues of land rights of urban slum dwellers in close coordination with the Urban Local Bodies.
CFSD works extensively in the field of Environment. Under the “Swacch Bharat Mission” (Clean India Campaign), CFSD works on municipal solid waste management. CFSD is a member of the “Nagpur City Hub”, a sentinel group comprising various stakeholders concerned about air pollution.
CFSD advocates for the right to clean air by implementing the Air Action Plan under the National Clean Air Program in close cooperation with the Nagpur Municipal Corporation.
CFSD has been instrumental in enumerating the waste pickers and other informal sectors engaged in waste management and has facilitated in providing them with ID cards from thae Urban Local Body. CFSD is an active member of the “Alliance of Indian Waste Pickers” which works on advocating waste picker’s rights and well-being as they play a very important role in the circular and sustainable future.