Displacement affects more than a family’s home. It can disrupt access to land, education and livelihoods for generations. Shashwat works with dam-affected families in Ambegaon taluka, with particular attention to the Katkari community, a prominent group among the displaced families it supports.

The Dimbhe Dam displaced 25 villages, and many families continue to face unresolved rehabilitation needs decades later. Shashwat helps affected farmers prepare rehabilitation proposals and pursue access to land. Its 2026 project update identifies work towards completing proposals for 398 farmers.

Alongside rehabilitation, Shashwat helps Katkari families obtain essential documents and access government benefits. Community camps and direct assistance support families with administrative processes, while efforts to secure housing plots and homes address their need for stable accommodation.

Children’s education and household livelihoods are also priorities. Shashwat supports access to learning and assists families with fishing and other income-generating opportunities.

A door-to-door survey covering 5,500 Katkari families across three talukas has helped identify community needs. Through sustained engagement with families and government officials, Shashwat works towards rehabilitation that supports both secure living conditions and opportunities to earn a livelihood.