Floods continue to be one of the most persistent threats to rural life in Assam, particularly in areas such as Morigaon, where periodic flooding impairs agriculture, income, and food supply. Strengthening livelihood systems in such areas requires approaches that are…
The GramShakti Resource Centre (GSRC) programme is more than a service delivery model it represents a powerful, tech-enabled shift in how rural communities access opportunity, information, and essential services. Rooted in the belief that empowering rural women strengthens entire communities,…
A CSR initiative strengthening health, livelihoods, infrastructure, and sustainability in aspirational Gyalshing district Rural communities in aspirational districts often face interconnected challenges like limited healthcare access, fragile infrastructure, livelihood insecurity, and gaps in knowledge transfer. Addressing these issues requires an…
A Community Engagement Driven Initiative Linking Forest Conservation, Skill Development, and Market Access The Assam Project on Forest and Biodiversity Conservation (APFBC), Phase II, is a comprehensive initiative jointly funded by the French Development Agency and the Government of Assam…
The Rashtriya Grameen Vikas Nidhi (RGVN), under its KNH Project “Chusokani,” organized a consultative session titled "OUR CHILDREN OUR FUTURE" on March 28th, 2024, at the Indian Institute of Business Management (IIBM) in Guwahati. This session focused on the present…
RGVN recently held a review meeting on March 21st, 2024, at the conference hall of the Directorate of Economics & Statistics (DES) in Assam. This meeting focused on the progress of four ongoing surveys/studies conducted by RGVN under the Sub-Mission…
RGVN recently conducted a capacity building program for the Silonijan Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) in Karbi Anglong district, Assam. This initiative is part of a larger project to strengthen BMCs and address knowledge gaps on tradable bio-resources and associated traditional…
Barpeta district in Assam is witnessing a transformation in its agricultural landscape thanks to a collaborative project between ITC-MSK and RGVN. Aligned with the government's Aspirational Districts Programme, this initiative targets agricultural development in five districts. The project focuses on…
The ITC-MSK project, implemented in collaboration with ITC Limited, is making significant strides in empowering farmers and promoting sustainable livelihoods in Chhaygaon Rampur area. Spanning 9 Gram Panchayats and 74 villages across Chaygaon and Rampur blocks, the project directly benefits…
In a bid to bolster sustainable livelihoods and economic resilience in Barmanipur village, Marigaon district, the Azim Premji Foundation (APF) has extended its support to Project Samartha. A Community Mobilization Meeting programme aimed at fostering the adoption of income-generating activities…