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Gramin Kishan Vikas Society (GKVS)

Gramin Kishan Vikas Society (GKVS) is a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to the holistic development of rural India, with a strong focus on agriculture, education, employment, and environmental sustainability.

Founded with a vision to uplift rural communities, GKVS works across the hilly and remote regions of Uttarakhand, especially in the districts of Tehri Garhwal, Uttarkashi, Pauri, and beyond.

Our Mission / Our Vision

Our Mission

At Gramin Kishan Vikas Society (GKVS), our mission is to empower rural communities by providing access to skill development, entrepreneurial training, and sustainable livelihood opportunities. We aim to promote inclusive growth by strengthening local economies through sustainable agriculture, women-led initiatives, and youth employment programs.

We believe that true development begins at the grassroots, and we are committed to connecting the untapped local potential of rural India with tools, knowledge, and networks that drive long-term progress. Our work focuses on community participation, governance awareness, and capacity building—ensuring that development is not imposed, but emerges from within the community.

By supporting self-help groups, vocational training, environmental awareness, and livelihood projects in remote hilly regions, we strive to create a self-reliant ecosystem where people take charge of their own future. GKVS envisions a rural India that grows not only in numbers but in confidence, dignity, and sustainability.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become a leading force in sustainable rural development by fostering inclusive growth and bridging the rural-urban gap. We envision a future where villages are hubs of opportunity, not just beneficiaries of charity. GKVS seeks to empower individuals—especially women and youth—to take leadership in their communities by enabling access to quality training, government schemes, and market linkages.

We aspire to promote an environment where training leads to transformation. Through increased awareness, capacity building, and livelihood generation, rural India can rise — not through dependence or donation, but through capability, cooperation, and confidence.

By combining traditional wisdom with modern innovations, GKVS aims to inspire a new wave of rural leaders who are well-informed, self-sustaining, and socially responsible. Our long-term vision is to become a scalable, replicable model of rural transformation that inspires similar missions across India.

Message from the Chairperson’s Desk

We are pleased to share that our organization has successfully completed yet another impactful year.Since 2006, the Gramin Kishan Vikas Society, Uttarakhand has remained committed to achieving its mission and goals. Your continued involvement has been instrumental in enabling us to move forward wi th confidence and purpose.

With the support of various departments of the Government of Uttarakhand, we have implemented a wide range of initiatives aimed at empowering marginalized and underprivileged communities — particularly women and farmers.

These efforts have focused on ensuring equal opportunities, driving social transformation, and improving the overall quality of life across rural regions.

At present, our organization is collaborating with nearly 15 state departments to carry out various community development projects. This cross-sectoral engagement is contributing meaningfully to sustainable and inclusive growth.

Ahead, we are preparing to launch several new programs and initiatives that align with our core objectives. We are confident that with your continued partnership, we will achieve even greater impact and reach new milestones.

Thank you once again for your invaluable support.

Warm regards,
Prabeen Singh Bhandari
Chairperson
Gramin Kishan Vikas Society

Our Projects

🚰 Jal Jeevan Mission

GKVS implemented this mission across 989 villages in 11 districts, focusing on:

Water conservation and clean drinking water access
FTK-based water quality testing
Women’s committee training for water monitoring
Household water security & rainwater harvesting awareness

Impact: Villages like Chamoli, Haridwar, and Tehri now have tap connections and local women leaders managing water resources.

🚰 Jal Jeevan Mission

🌳 Forest Department – Green India Mission & CAT Plan

Key Initiatives:

Silai Prashikshan (Kalsi): Tailoring training to empower 58 rural women.
New Tehri & Lambgaon Training: Focused on eco-skills like mushroom farming, beekeeping, forest waste crafts.
CAT Plan – Chakrata: Hastshilp training using bamboo, pine cones, jute to promote sustainable income among tribal artisans.

Impact: Women formed SHGs, started home businesses, and revived local handicrafts.

🌳 Forest Department

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Panchayati Raj – Specialization & Handholding Support Training

GKVS trained Panchayat members in:

E-Governance tools (e-Gram Swaraj, PFMS, DBT)
Digital governance & transparency
Fund allocation, auditing, scheme convergence

Impact: Enabled panchayats in Pauri, Tehri, and Jaunpur blocks to execute SDG-aligned development plans.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Panchayati Raj

🛠 Uttarakhand Multipurpose Finance & Development Corporation

Shilpi Gram Yojana (Haridwar)
Trainings in:

Rope weaving, carpentry, pottery, and fabric weaving
90-day skill-building programs with ₹1500 incentives

Aajivika Sanvardhan Hunar Abhiyan

Beautician & Woodwork training in Chamoli & Pauri
Focused on youth, especially women, to promote local employment

Impact: Trainees now run small businesses or freelance, reducing migration and boosting rural economy.

Multipurpose finance development

💧 Spring and River Rejuvenation Authority (SARRA)

GKVS developed DPRs in Pauri, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Tehri, conducting:

Geological surveys for spring & river health
Watershed mapping, rock analysis, and recharge zone identification
Sustainable water management plans through community participation

Impact: Improved water availability, ecological restoration, and resilience against climate change.

💧 (SARRA)

🧵 Uttarakhand Minority Welfare & Waqf Development Corporation

Mukhyamantri Hunar Yojana

Mushroom Cultivation (Dehradun, Haridwar): 90-day training in eco-friendly farming.
Jute Bag Making (Tehri): Promoted women-led entrepreneurship in sustainable alternatives to plastic.

Impact: Women became self-reliant by launching eco-conscious businesses.