RGVN has been a partner of SBI Foundation for the last three years. Under this partnership, SBI Foundation fellowship holders work in various RGVN projects to bring in new aspects of development. This year three fellows have joined RGVN to work in Byrnihat (disposable plates from areca nut), Morigaon (agriculture & livelihood) and Baksa (handloom).
The 2nd showroom of the RGVN’s handloom brand Grasslooms was inaugurated on October 22, 2020 at Kaziranga Nation Park. handloom and handicraft products produced by RGVN supported local artisans are being displayed for sale at the outlet. The unit has been supported by Nabard under their Rural mark scheme. The outlet was inaugurated by Nabard …
“WE NEED YOUR HELP! Smartphones have become an absolute necessity for communities, as we are working with them during the times of this pandemic to coordinate our initiatives and relief measures. For communities, not having access to smartphones translates to not having access to life-saving information and not being part of decision-making processes.Moreover, children have …
On the 16th & 17th of March 2020 the RGVN ITC MSK and Rampur team which included Jaideep Das (Assistant Director), Atanu Chatterjee (Social Investment Team, ITC), Murchana Malakar (Agriculturist), Sanghamitra Phukan (Project Coordinator), Subhrata Hazarika (MIS Executive), Nabab Ahmed (District Coordinator, Goalpara), Kaushik Kakati (District Coordinator, Baksa), Mrinal Pathak (District Coordinator, Barpeta), Rajib Sarma …
This is an earnest appeal from RGVN to our partners and well-wishers to help the flood-affected people in the state of Assam. Assam is reeling under floods. About 4 million have been affected in this deluge in 30 districts of Assam. Presently, many people have left their homes and are staying in relief camps. Donate …
Every year approximately 15-20 students take up internship at RGVN. The students are normally from Economics, BBA/MBA, Engineering, Mass communication, BSW/MSW and other social sciences background. Most of these students takes up internship because of the course requirement. However, there are many students who take up internship because they want to have an exposure to …
A two days exposure as well as hands on practical training on Livelihoods activities was organized by Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Nidhi for urban women Self Help Groups (SHGs) under the aegis of DAY-NULM-Assam State Urban Livelihoods Mission, Govt. of Assam, in the Office of the Food and Nutrition Board, Chenikuthi , Guwahati.
RGVN collaborates with ShikshaDaan, a Delhi headquartered organisation, to reach out to meritorious children from economically challenged families with scholarships to pursue further studies. The scholarships are available
RGVN in association with CRISIL Foundation under the Project titled Moi Pragati, distributed flood reliefs for the people affected during flood in Tikhabori and Shukutiputa Habi villages of Morigaon and Bandali village of Barpeta district of Assam.
A month long workshop “Design Development Training Workshop for Weavers” is being held in Dimapur, Nagaland; jointly organised by RGVN and EXIM Bank. The workshop is organised for twenty master weavers/artisans of Nagaland. The aim of the workshop is to help the weavers through existing innovative technologies interventions like design development so as to enhance …