M S NAIK FOUNDATION

A grassroots development agency M S Naik Foundtion has been active in Ratnagiri District since 1985. Its work with marginalised communities, in rural and urban areas has a special focus on women. The Foundations involvement with Muslims has grown over the years, because of its observation of communitys low development indicators. M.S.Naik Foundation, founded by a professional social worker, believes education to be the key to development. It seeks to mainstream the Muslim community through its educational programmes and by helping them access government scholarships for needy students. Central to its vision of womens empowerment is economic development. Its future plans are to engage in agro-food processing as an income generation enterprise for women.