Pancham Initiative

FLAGSHIP PROJECT

Launched in December 2021, the Pancham Initiative is Maharashtra Foundation’s flagship rural development program, designed to create sustainable, long-term change through holistic village development.

Recognizing that every village has unique needs and challenges, Pancham develops customized solutions that are owned and sustained by the community itself.

Working closely with local partner organizations and village communities, Pancham focuses on the following five interconnected pillars to help rural communities become self-reliant and prosperous:

Vibrant villages

Growing Stronger, One Village at a Time

Pancham’s journey began with Kusumbi and Mutnur—two villages that reflect the diversity and unique challenges of rural Maharashtra. Since then, our mission has steadily expanded, partnering with more communities to create lasting, sustainable change.

By strengthening education, healthcare, livelihoods, women’s empowerment, and environmental stewardship, we help villages build the knowledge, confidence, and resources needed to become self-reliant. As our journey continues, we remain committed to bringing the Pancham model to many more villages across the state.

Click on a village below to explore its journey of transformation with Pancham.

Savaade

Savade is a Warli tribal village in Palghar district, spread across 23 hamlets nestled in hilly terrain.

Kusumbi

Located in Javali taluka, Kusumbi is a mountainous village in Satara district, spread across 12 hamlets.

INVESTING IN HUMANITY

Vibrant villages

Currently we are working in these villages in Maharashtra, India. Click on each of the villages to learn more about our initiatives there.

Kusumbi / कुसुंबी [Satara district]

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MAHARASHTRA FOUNDATION

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Pancham Initiative