SVM Monthly Newsletter – January 2026

Smart Village Movement – Year in Review 2025

Happy New Year and welcome to the January 2026 edition of the Smart Village Movement Newsletter.

Dear Friends,

2025 was a year of strong progress for Smart Village Movement. Our ideas turned into real action across education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, and sustainability. From classrooms and clinics to farms and lakes, our work focused on people, partnerships, and practical solutions for rural India.

We thank our friends, partners, donors, and supporters who made this possible.

Highlights from 2025

STEM education expanded in Meghalaya and Gujarat
Foundational learning reached 100 schools in Meghalaya with Madhi Foundation
Neonatal care innovations launched with Global Newborn Solutions
42 tonnes of waste removed through the AI-driven Lake Sanitation Project with Clearbot and EcoRi
Farmers supported with precision farming and drone technology
Global partnerships strengthened through Benevity corporate matches

As we enter 2026, we are excited to continue this work. Our focus will be on rural hospitals, expanding STEM and skill centres, improving healthcare and water safety, and empowering communities in a sustainable way.

Together, we move forward with hope and purpose, believing that people-focused solutions can transform rural lives.

From,
SVM Team and Trustees

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2025 was a year of momentum for Smart Village Movement—where ideas turned into action across education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure and sustainability.

From classrooms and clinics to farmlands and lakes, our work continued to centre people, partnerships, and practical solutions.

IMPACT AT A GLANCE

STEM education expanded across Meghalaya & Gujarat
Neonatal care innovation launched
1,000+ kg of waste removed from Umiam Lake in a single day
Farmers supported through precision farming and drone technology
Global partnerships and giving opportunities strengthened

January-March | Laying strong foundations

Education

STEM Lab launched in Shillong
STEM expanded to 12 schools in Gujarat
Tech educator training held at IISER Pune
Three new STEM Labs set up in Aravalli
Foundational Literacy and Numeracy strengthened
Aspire Leaders Program created new student opportunities

Healthcare

Foundation stone laid for a Cancer and Cardiac Hospital in Gujarat
A critical emergency delivery helped save a life

Infrastructure and Sustainability

Air-to-water technology introduced in Meghalaya
SVM showcased at the NECTAR campus launch

Global Exposure

International intern Roshan worked on field projects in Meghalaya
Dr. Anil Shah’s visit created new partnerships in Rajasthan

April – July | Strengthening stronger systems

Education

Classroom observations across Samanda
Teacher refresher trainings for FLN
STEMagine 2025 celebrated student innovation
English communication workshop with international intern

Farewell and best wishes to Tulenam Laloo, SVM State Lead

Healthcare

Routine clinic visits ensured quality care
Dream Warmer neonatal care pilot launched in Meghalaya

Infrastructure and Sustainability

Bamboo trash barrier installed at Umiam Lake
Lake cleanup drive removed over 1,000 kg of waste in one day

August – November | Scaling Impact

Education

STEM Fusion 2025 involved 400+ students and 95 projects with ₹2 lakh in prizes
STEM Innovation Hubs expanded from 12 to 35 schools
Beyond Boundaries initiative launched

Healthcare

Dream Warmer expanded to Jowai MCH Hospital
Meghalaya Digital Dispensaries extended till 2027

Agriculture

Sohiong Farmer’s Hub strengthened farmer livelihoods
First drone demonstration for arecanut farmers in Garo Hills

Infrastructure and Sustainability

A unique waste-to-art sculpture created using nearly one ton of lake waste

Interested in contributing your time and talent to a meaningful project?

SVM welcomes passionate interns and volunteers—locally and globally—who want to make a real difference. Reach out to explore how you can get involved. Connect with us to explore ways you can intern or contribute. contact@smartvillagemovement.org

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SVM is a nonprofit with 80(G) certification and is also registered as a 501(c)(3) organization. Tax-deductible contributions go directly to fund rural development and village livelihood empowerment in pilot areas.

Since 2018, the Smart Village Movement has transformed several rural communities in Meghalaya, Gujarat, Arunachal Pradesh and Andra Pradesh in our mission to create Smart Villages.

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SVM Monthly Newsletter – January 2026

January-March | Laying strong foundations

April – July | Strengthening stronger systems

August – November | Scaling Impact

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