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Jan Vikas Samiti (JVS) organized a one-day training on Animal Husbandry-Based Livelihoods at Namami Gange FPO, Bankat, Varanasi, with 40 women farmers participating enthusiastically.

Led by Mr. Ravindra Pratap Singh, the session focused on poultry and fisheries management, sharing practical insights on sustainable livestock practices, feed management, and market opportunities.

Participants also visited fish ponds, hatchery units, and integrated livestock models for hands-on learning.

The training inspired women to embrace animal husbandry as a pathway to economic independence and strengthened rural livelihoods.

Building Awareness and Action

Workshop on Government Schemes and Entitlements for DPO Leaders

Jan Vikas Samiti organized a two-day workshop on Government Schemes and Entitlements on November 1–2, 2025, bringing together 16 passionate DPO leaders from Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.

The sessions empowered participants with practical knowledge on rights and entitlements under the RPWD Act, 2016, including hands-on training in filing petitions and accessing online grievance platforms.

A major highlight was the submission of 15 petitions on the PG Portal, advocating for stronger implementation of disability provisions and additional pension benefits. Participants also explored schemes like the PM Housing Scheme and proposed the idea of a Disability History Museum.

Facilitated by Mr. Moosa Azmi and guided by Mr. Anil Kumar Mourya, the workshop concluded with renewed energy and a shared vision for continued advocacy and inclusion.

Jan Vikas Samiti organized a 5-day (September 9-13, 2025) training in Varanasi with 17 CBR consultants from West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, and Jharkhand. The training helped participants learn about government schemes and support available for persons with disabilities. It also focused on how to form and strengthen Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs), and how to support people with disabilities through the Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) approach. Everyone shared ideas, learned together, and left with new energy to make their communities more inclusive and supportive for persons with disabilities.