- How the project runs?
Integrated Village Development Service (IVDS) as a coordinating partner organization of NOREC works with the collaboration with other partners in India Parmarth Samaj Sevi Sanstha (PSSS) for promoting organic farming, improved agricultural practices in different areas of Makawanpur, Nepal and Jhasi, India. The participants employed in the organization are exchanged and enrolled in field level activities where they can share and exchange the gained knowledge related to improved agricultural methodologies and replicate the same methodologies in their home countries. The participants are mobilized in the field to assist the youth farmers as well as women group with technical support and training programs.
Partner’s name and registration number
- Name of partner[1]: Parmarth Samaj Sevi Sansthan
- Organisational ID number or tax number: AAATP6454F
Registration document or tax statement: PAN Card
Partners contact information
- E-mail: parmarths@gmail.com
- Phone number: +9105162-258412
- Visiting address: Mona House Churkhi Road Orai District Jalaun Uttar Pradesh – 285001
- Postal address: Mona House Churkhi Road Orai District Jalaun Uttar Pradesh – 285001
- Contact person for the Norec project (name, e-mail, phone number):Sanjay singh, sanjaysingh033@gmail.com +91-9415114151
Other details
- Auditing firm: SDR & ASSOCIATES,
Auditing firm’s address: KANIKA CHHAK BESIDE POST OFFICE,CUTTACK – 753008
- Auditor’s e-mail and telephone number: v.bhaskar.rao@icai.org
Telephone: +91-9437018527
- Accounting firm (if applicable)
Partner’s constitution (private business, civil society or public sector/semi-public)
- Partner’s thematic area: Natural Resouce Management , WASH, Livelihood development, Agriculture promotion, Women & Child Right, Disaster Management, Health and Education
- Number of employees :77
- Number of employees under 35 years: 54
- Presentation of partner (vision, mission, organisation, etc.)
Parmarth Samaj Sevi Sansthan is a non-governmental and non-profit organization, working for the weak and deprived sections of the society. It has been working to bring qualitative improvement & changes in the lives of the vulnerable & deprived sections of the society. It engages diverse community groups and stakeholders such as women & adolescents groups, youth, social activists, academicians, media functionaries, lawyers, researchers, change makers, students, political forces, and panchayat members in the socio-developmental processes. PARMARTH strongly advocates for participatory processes both within the organization and the community. The organization displays and demands a transparent and accountable mechanism in the interest of the poorest & marginalized community groups. The organization also provides a healthy, equal rights, democratic and gender-sensitive work environment.
History
PARMARTH was set up by five enterprising youth to promote long-term sustainable livelihoods among the poorest and vulnerable sections of society in the mid-90s. The vision was to empower local masses through a capacity-building approach in such a way that they could assert their rights and entitlements while understanding the importance of discharging their duties and responsibilities. Journeying through almost two decades, PARMARTH believes it largest contribution has been in the rebuilding of lives of poorest &marginalized community groups.
Legal Status
PARMARTH is a voluntary organization registered under the Society Registration Act of 1860. It also has an FCRA certification and has been registered under sections 12 (A) and 80 (G).
Our Inspiration
As a core organization, PARMARTH has been facilitating the community process towards creating a youth and community-based platform to lead their lives rightfully, independently and with dignity. The organization has been strengthening community leadership and empowering them to take decisions that affect their lives.
Vision
To contribute in building a society where all people can gain access to basic amenities such as education, healthcare, water & sanitation and livelihood opportunities and where all people can realize their full potential
Mission
Capacity building and empowerment of deprived and vulnerable communities through information, education & organization for deserved access to rights & entitlements and ingraining an understanding of their duties and responsibilities.
Key partners:
- NABARD
- Hindustan Unilever Foundation
- Welthungerhilfe
- Norec
- BMZ
- GIZ
- Childline India Foundation
- Asia Initiative
- Save Indian Farmers
- World Bank
- Asha for Education
Parmarth Samaj Sevi Sansthan Organization’s Organogram
- GB : Governing Board
- PD : Programme Director
- F & A : Finance & Administration
- DO : Documentation Officer
- PC : Project Co-coordinator CC : Cluster Co-coordinator
Target Groups
PARMARTH has been preliminary working in the favor of poor, marginalized, vulnerable and deprived sections of society in the remote, ravine and drought affected areas of Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh. The region has been facing multiple vulnerability in which Feudal System, Caste discrimination, Gender Discrimination, untouchability, Illiteracy, poverty, Migration, natural calamities, drought are the major factors in the region. The organization works with poorest and most marginalized women, men, girls, boys and socially excluded people.
Outreach & Coverage
The organization is working in Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Presently, the organization has direct reach in 557 villages of 22 blocks in 8 districts of Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh. PARMARTH works in over 5 districts (Jalaun, Hamirpur, Lalitpur, Jhansi and Etah) of Uttar Pradesh and 3 districts (Teekamgargh, Chhatarpur and Chhindwara) of Madhya Pradesh
