A Free Eye Screening and Checkup Camp was held on 14th May 2023 at Hograpara, Assam in collaboration with Gauhati Lions Eye Hospital and Sreemanta Sankar Mission, Guwahati as a part of the RGVN KNH Byrnihat Project- “Chusokani“. The focus of the event was mainly on cataract patients, who will receive a no cost surgery …
RGVN celebrated its 33rd foundation day on 20th April 2023 at NEDFI with great enthusiasm and fervor. Paving a hallmark in uplifting marginalized communities by enhancing their rights and livelihood, RGVN foundation day celebration was graced by honorable and distinguished guests from diverse fields. The lightning ceremony was illuminated by eminent journalist Shri Prasanta Rajguru who extolled …
Meeting was conducted with stakeholders from Banks, Post office’s, Gaon Panchayat, Common service center at Nogaon and Darrang district of Assam on March 28,2023. Under the RGVN-CRISIL-FOUNDATION PROGRAMME- Moi Pragati project where the Sakhi’s interacted with the stakeholders in the meeting.
A counselling programme for child labourers was held at Byrnihat, Assam on February 24,2023. The programme was part of “Chusokoni” project by RGVN, KNH. About 15 children participated in various group counselling activities that helped them cope with anxiety and stress and maintain good mental health.
The Assam Project on Forest and Biodiversity Conservation (APFBC) – Supported by Agence Française de Développement (AFD). A Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was conducted recently at Namhollong JFMC, Kakopothar range under Doomdooma division. Objective: 1. To identify how people manage their different natural resources (especially timber or other forest related resources). 2. To understand village …
A monthly review meet was conducted for our New Sakhis at Moirabari Block under Morigaon District and distribution of financial literacy training toolkits was handed amongst our new sakhis. A monthly review meeting is a necessary time set aside for our Sakhis to step back and take a look at the progress they have made …
A Community Level Meeting was organised in Hograpara Village, Byrnihat recently under the RGVN-KNH Project. Dr. Meghali Senapati Professor from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Guwahati shed light on the importance of Children’s right to education to the parents of our Childrens Club members. The right to education is essential as it is a human …
Farmer Field School Trainings for Rabi: Phase wise Farmer Field School trainings has been imparted to the FFS farmers though direct mode to enhance learnings on proper and systematic package of practice of Mustard crop and Bodo Paddy crop. Meetings are conducted for the farmers in FFS villages to enable farmers to interact with and …
Good Orchard (Jujube) management practices promoted under RGVN-APF project for rural communities and the results are of flying colors. 2 no mini orchard is producing a good amount of Jujube which are being sold in the local market and the farmers are getting good return of their hard work.
A Micro Plan exercise was conducted recently at Ped Pakra EDC, Chakrashila Area Range under Kokrajhar Wildlife Division. The overall vision of the project is to contribute through the Forest Department towards the conservation and restoring of forest ecosystems in collaboration with the forest dependent communities. Also enhancing their livelihoods by ensuring sustainable use of …