Members

 In 1969, at the time of registration AFARM had only seven members. All these had acquired drilling machinery and were engaged in drilling waterwells in drought affected areas of the State.  Incidentally all these founder members were Church based organisations.  Even today AFARM benefits from two of its founders, namely Fr. Edmand  D'souza and Fr. Alloyseous Fonseca who are member of Executive Committee.  So far the work was restricted to drought abatement, the membership remained more or less restricted.  Some increase between 1972 and 1975 was due to realisation that Rural Development needs inclusion of may more disciplines and agencies.
  After 1982 drought, it was realised that providing simple drinking water to rural masses is really not simple.  The problem was aggravating due to development activities in Agricultural sector as well as industrial sector. Central government after careful considerations launched the Technology mission for drinking water. It was thus logical that AFARM with its sixteen years of experience in Rural water supply was looked upon as leading Agency. Consequentially AFARM received recognition at National Level and then had additional responsibility of following up the pending proposals of Voluntary Organisations from the State.  Realisation of strength in unity helped many more organisations to join the network increase their effectivity while providing strength to their association "AFARM".  The graph explains the actual growth more sufficiently.

Classification of Member Organisation :

 

According to Target Area	According to Beneficiaries
Agriculture ( 50 )	Women (70)
Education  ( 57 )	Children/Child Labour (55)
Village Industries ( 26 )	Tribal (32)
Afforestation ( 45 )	Backward class (58)
Irrigation ( 31 )	Handicapped (21)
Live Stock Development ( 23 )	Below poverty line (55)
Labour And Rehabilitation ( 18 )	Orphan (17)
Energy Development ( 15 )
Environment ( 40 )
Health And Family Welfare ( 47 )
Integrated Rural Develop ( 42 )
Science And Technology  ( 8 )

 

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