MERA WATAN
Dedicated to free physical defence entrance training, women self-reliance & vocational empowerment, youth sports excellence, and community environmental welfare across India.
DFR Ashok Raghuvanshi (Retd. Indian Army) — Guiding youth towards national service, discipline & fitness.
MISSION YUVA SHAKTI & OUR VISION
"हर युवा को हुनर, हर हाथ को अवसर"
Building a structured ecosystem for 300 direct beneficiaries and 1,000+ rural family members in Betul & surrounding rural regions of Madhya Pradesh.
हुनर से रोजगार
Vocational tailoring, IT computer literacy, digital skills, and trade certifications mapped directly to career opportunities.
अनुशासन से नेतृत्व
Indian Army standard physical endurance regimens, 1.6 km speed runs, and mental character drills that instill officer values.
अवसर से आत्मनिर्भरता
Empowering rural youth and women with athletic tournament opportunities, financial independence, and social dignity.
"We started this foundation with one belief — that discipline, physical fitness, and skill self-reliance can transform a family's economic future in a single generation. Every batch we run, every cadet we mentor, is a step toward a stronger nation."
DFR Ashok Raghuvanshi
DFR Ashok Raghuvanshi (Retd. Indian Army), Founder & President of Mera Watan Welfare Foundation Betul. Dedicated to youth defence coaching, physical discipline, and community welfare initiatives.
Ravi Pawar
Head Coach & Secretary at Mera Watan Welfare Foundation Betul. Leading physical training regimens, women self-reliance & vocational empowerment workshops, and youth athletic excellence.
Core Objectives & Foundation Values
Empowering rural youth through discipline, physical agility, women self-reliance, and transparent social governance.
Integrated Defence & Uniformed Services Career Prep
Prepare 120 rural youth for Army, Police, and paramilitary entrance through structured physical drills and academic coaching.
Women Empowerment & Career Development
Train 75 women in computer fundamentals, MS Office, spoken English, leadership, and financial independence.
Youth Skill Development & Employability
Provide 75 youth with employment-oriented IT skills, Tally/GST, digital marketing, and apprenticeship linkages.
Sports, Fitness & Youth Leadership
Engage 30+ athletes in athletics, Fauji Cup BPL tournaments, physical camps, and leadership building.
Digital Learning & Career Support Cell
Operate a modern digital learning lab, competitive exam book bank, and employer linkage cell in Betul.
Transparent CSR Implementation
Maintain 100% compliance under MCA Schedule VII, 12A/12AB, 80G tax exemption, and CSR-1 registration.
BRANCHES OF THE FOUNDATION
Three specialized departments providing physical, vocational, and athletic training to youth across India.
ARMY TRAINING
Rigorous physical endurance sessions, 1.6 km speed runs, mock written examinations, and SSB interview guidance for Indian Armed Forces aspirants.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Market-ready skill development batches in tailoring, stitching, beautician training, and food processing to enable financial independence.
SPORTS & EMPLOYMENT
District tournaments, athletics coaching, Kabaddi championships, and job placement drives in security, logistics, and administration sectors.
ARMY TRAINING WING
Physical training, mock written exams and interview preparation for candidates aiming for Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and paramilitary recruitment.
Physical Training (PT)
Daily morning drills — running, push-ups, sit-ups and obstacle practice — built around official recruitment standards.
Written Exam Coaching
General knowledge, reasoning and mathematics classes aligned to Army/Navy/Air Force entrance papers.
Interview & SSB Prep
Mock interviews, group discussions and personality development sessions led by retired defence personnel.
YOUTH TRAINED
RECRUITED SO FAR
PER TRAINING BATCH
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT WING
Vocational training batches in tailoring, beautician courses and handicrafts aimed at financial independence and self-reliance for local women.
Tailoring & Stitching
Practical training in cutting, pattern making and machine operation for everyday garments.
Beautician Course
Skilling in skin care, hair styling, bridal makeup and salon management for self-employment.
Self-Defence & Health
Basic martial-arts self-defence sessions paired with personal hygiene and health awareness.
WOMEN SKILLED
MICRO-ENTERPRISES STARTED
COURSE DURATION
SPORTS & FITNESS WING
Athletic coaching, district-level recruitment trials, marathon preparation, and community fitness drives for youth.
Athletic Coaching
100m/400m sprint training, long jump and high jump techniques led by certified physical trainers.
District Trial Events
Organizing competitive trial runs and physical assessment camps for state and district sports trials.
Community Fitness
Open morning workout sessions and marathon fitness drives encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
ATHLETES COACHED
DISTRICT MEDALS WON
ACTIVE COACHING
MOMENTS FROM THE GROUND
Visual records of morning drills, vocational workshops, and athletic selection camps.
Youth Defence Uniform Cadets Certificate & Medal Honor Ceremony (Matru Bhumi Seva Samman)
Women Cadets & Athletes National Flag Tricolor Honor Ceremony
Athletic Sports Cadets Group Conditioning & Pavilion Honors Event
Army Cadets Track Briefing & Physical Obstacle Drill Training
Youth Tree Plantation Drive & Environmental Awareness Activity
Fauji Cup BPL Cricket Tournament Man of the Match & Trophy Presentation
• View all ground drill photos, tree plantation drives & trophy award presentations
ACTIVITIES
Field programs, free physical training drives, daily nutrition distribution, women vocational camps, and community welfare initiatives led by Mera Watan Welfare Foundation Betul.
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Free Physical Training + Free Daily Nutrition & Diet Initiative!
Mera Watan Welfare Foundation · "Har Ghar Se Vardidhari"
Supporting 160 rural and underprivileged youth cadets (80 young men & 80 young women) preparing for Armed Forces & Police entrance with 100% free physical conditioning, endurance drills, and daily fresh high-protein nutritious diet.
Historic Milestone in Betul: 160 Cadets Receive Free Daily Nutritious Diet
A landmark initiative by Mera Watan Welfare Foundation providing daily sprouted grains, fresh milk, boiled eggs, and fruits to 160 cadets (80 boys & 80 girls) undergoing rigorous military physical training.
Over 270 Rural Youths Successfully Recruited into Indian Armed Forces & Police
Celebrating the achievement of over 270 young men and women trained free-of-cost, securing selection as Sub-Inspectors, Constables, and soldiers across the Indian Army, MP Police, and Central Paramilitary Forces.
Women Self-Reliance: 80+ Girls Complete Free Defence & Self-Defense Training
Equipping rural young women with physical fitness for police and defence recruitment, martial arts self-defense techniques, computer literacy, and vocational tailoring to foster complete self-reliance.
Green Betul Campaign: 500+ Fruit & Shade Trees Planted by Academy Cadets
Cadets and volunteers carried out a massive environmental drive across Betul Police Grounds and public zones, planting and adopting over 500 fruit-bearing and shade trees for ecological sustainability.
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
Every contribution supports training kits, physical equipment, and skill certifications.
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Have questions regarding Army coaching batches, women workshops, athletics, or activities? Send an enquiry directly to our team.
HEADQUARTERS CONTACT
- BETUL, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA
- +91 97976 33077 (CALL / WHATSAPP)
- RAGHUWANSHIASHOK34@GMAIL.COM
- 05:30 AM - 07:00 PM IST