Garhwal Vikas Kendra
Overview Information
About College
Garhwal Vikas Kendra was established in 1988 by Mr. Parendra Saklani. It is a non Governmental development organisation sustainable development of the remote Uttarakhand, its vulnerable and marginalised communities and conservation of its sensitive eco-system. This project is implemented in the remote area of District Tehri, Uttarkashi and Almora of Uttarakhand. Indo-German Social Service Society (IGSSS) New Delhi, gave him a fellowship to continue his work as a social activist in Garhwal. The major focus of the activity is on women and child. Most of the development programmes and activities keep the issue and welfare of women and child rights while designing and implementing them.
Facts and Figures of Garhwal Vikas Kendra
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Establishment Year |
1988 |
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Organization Type |
Private |
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Secretary of the Organization |
Mr. Parendra Saklani |
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Total staff
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52 |
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How to Reach |
286 kms from New Delhi |
Why to join Garhwal Vikas Kendra?
- Programmes and Activities: - Development and activities are based on vulnerable groups, such as women, marginal farmers and nomadic population. Deliver the welfare services to underdeveloped areas and peoples, and work with governments for improved facilities and infrastructure. Focus is on educational facilities, potable water and sanitation facilities, Mother and Child healthcare services for deprived communities in remote areas.
- Change Makers: - Presently GVK is campaigning “WE CAN” movement to eliminate violence against women across the State through its chain of volunteers as change makers.
- Important Activities : - Natural Resource Management, Education, Livelihood Improvement, Hygiene and Sanitation, Women Empowerment, Early Childhood Care, Mother and Child health etc.