What is Chetana?
Chetana was established in 1996 by eminent writers and journalists who are sensitive to social problems and needs. The mission is to increase the awareness levels of the people in order to respond to the problems arising out of environmental degradation. Informed people would respond appropriately towards an environmental movement, action, policy intervention and governmental initiatives. Chetana has been trying to fulfill the existing gap of information in Telugu which is not available for the people on local issues.
Objectives of Chetana
Main objective of Chetana Society is to build awareness, consciousness, knowledge, skills and capacities of poor people, especially targeting women, children and youth. It believes that the success of this objective depends on the understanding of the aspirations of the poor. This requires the involvement and participation of the local people, and their representatives.
The basic approach of Chetana has been to spread awareness, and promote discussions and dialogue. Chetana believes environment and development problems can be approached in a stage-by-stage process, wherein the emphasis would be on taking care of the interests of each of the sections of the society involved. Chetana is working mainly in Rangareddy, Hyderabad, and Medak districts of Andhra Pradesh. However, it does not limit its work to these areas alone.
Chetana Links
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