COASTAL CAUSE • BOAT RESTORATION
Elder Damodar Tandel & Versova Artisan Guild
Restoring a 42-foot hand-carved Malabar teakwood fishing trawler from the 1960s to safeguard indigenous Koli boat-building craftsmanship and provide cooperative artisanal training.
Cause photo pending
Boat Restoration Verified Beneficiary
Versova Koliwada, Mumbai
About This Community Fund
Traditional wooden boat-building in Mumbai's Koliwadas is an endangered intangible heritage. As fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) hulls take over, the centuries-old knowledge of copper-riveted Malabar teak joints, hand-planed ribs, and natural fish-oil water sealing is fading with the elder generation.
This community fund backs the comprehensive restoration of the trawler *Samudra Ratna*, docked at Versova Creek. Once restored, the vessel will serve as a living cooperative maritime workshop and educational platform for young Koli apprentices.
Bhoomiputra Foundation Vetting Guarantee
This campaign was investigated and verified in person by Bhoomiputra coordinators in Versova Koliwada, Mumbai. All funds collected are disbursed directly to institutional vendors (academies, equipment suppliers, colleges) with zero platform deduction.
₹1,85,000raised of ₹2,50,000 goal
74% funded
48 supporters
Eligible for 50% 80G Tax Exemption
Top Donators
#1
₹50,000Mumbai Heritage Conservation Society
#2
₹25,000Capt. Harish Varma
"For preserving indigenous maritime craft."
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