Jan Vikas Samiti

Capacity-Building Seminar on Gender Equality and Justice

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Block Baragaon | 18 November 2025

Jan Vikas Samiti conducted a one-day capacity-building seminar on Gender Equality and Justice at Gram Panchayat Hasanpur, Block Baragaon. Women and adolescent girls from Hasanpur, Bhiti, Sherwanipur and neighbouring panchayats actively participated in the session.

The seminar provided a safe and encouraging space for 120 participants to reflect on issues of equality, rights and dignity, and to strengthen their confidence to challenge discrimination within their communities.

Workshop on Sustainable Agricultural Practices

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JVS organized a one-day workshop on Sustainable Agricultural Practices on 9 November 2025 at Deduana Panchayat, Kerakat, Jaunpur (U.P.), aiming to promote eco-friendly and climate-resilient farming among rural women farmers. The session was facilitated by Mr. Ravi Yadav, an expert in sustainable agriculture, who guided participants on key practices such as crop rotation, permaculture, soil treatment, soil testing, crop residue management, and effective use of organic manure.
The workshop emphasized how sustainable techniques enhance soil fertility, improve productivity, and contribute to environmental conservation. Fifty women farmers participated actively, engaging in discussions and practical demonstrations. They pledged to adopt sustainable and organic methods in their fields to reduce dependency on chemical inputs.
This initiative strengthened farmers’ knowledge and confidence to implement environmentally responsible farming, contributing to long-term livelihood sustainability and ecological balance in their communities.

Fundraising & Resource Mobilization Workshop for DPO Members

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Empowering Change Through Fundraising!

Jan Vikas Samiti hosted a two-day Fundraising & Resource Mobilization Workshop on November 3–4, 2025, at Murdaha, Varanasi.

Seventeen dynamic leaders from Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana came together to strengthen their fundraising skills and build sustainable, inclusive futures.

Sessions covered CSR fundraising, donor mapping, event-based fundraising, and individual donor engagement — packed with interactive exercises and practical insights!

Each participant crafted a personalized fundraising action plan for their DPO, boosting confidence to mobilize diverse resources for disability inclusion and empowerment.

Together, we’re building stronger, self-reliant DPOs that drive real change!

Empowering Women Farmers through Animal Husbandry Training.

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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

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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.

Inauguration of Tailoring Training Centre | Hiramanpur, VaranasiEmpowering women workers for change!

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On 01 November 2025, Jan Vikas Samiti, with the support of GAATW under the WW4C – Women Workers for Change project, inaugurated a Tailoring Training Centre at Hiramanpur, Sandaha. The initiative aims to strengthen the skills and economic opportunities of local women workers.

During the event, Fr. Chetan, Executive Director of JVS, encouraged participants to make the most of this opportunity to build confidence, dignity, and financial independence through skill development and entrepreneurship.

The centre will train 30 women in two batches over three months, equipping them with practical tailoring skills and opening pathways to self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods.

Training for members of Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs)

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Jan Vikas Samiti organized a three-day training from September 10 to 12, 2025, at Murdaha, Varanasi, for members of Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs) from Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh. A total of 15 participants took part in the training, where they learned about government schemes and entitlements available for persons with disabilities. Through group discussions and shared experiences, they explored how to support others in their communities who often face difficulties in accessing their rights due to lack of information and other barriers. This training helped participants become more confident and better prepared to guide and assist persons with disabilities in their local areas.

Training for CBR consultants

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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.

Inclusive Education Story

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Rohit Rawat, Bakshi ka Talaab (BKT)

8 years old Rohit was a mentally challenged boy who hailed from Bhauli village of Bakshi ka Talaab tehsil of Lucknow. Before team met with him, he wasn’t enrolled in any school and used to roam around within his community for whole day.

During the baseline survey done by our Lucknow based partner, team learnt more about his family background, economical status and physical wellbeing. His father Muneshwar Rawat was a daily wage labor and mother Geeta Devi a housewife.

Through our ‘Inclusive Education’ Program interventions, Rohit was enrolled in Class 1 at Primary School Bhauli, Bakshi Ka Talaab in Lucknow. School Principal, Mrs. Poonam Rastogi cared a lot about him which is why Rohit never missed his school. During our interaction with his parents we came to learn about positive changes that came in him after getting enrolled at regular school. His grandmother shared that Rohit used to say, “If I will miss the school, ma’am will be very upset”. Another assistant teacher of the school Mrs. Sunita Mishra also admired Rohit a lot which made him feel privileged and special. As a result, he started paying more attention to his schooling, engaging well with his peers and sometimes even playing the role of a Class Monitor.

Rohit’s medical assessment was done at Maal Block Resource Center in Lucknow and he was identified with Mental Retardation. The BRC team asked him to come again to get a cycle and learning kit.

Whenever Rohit bunked his school principal Mrs. Poonam enquired about him from his fellow mates and they usually informed her that they saw him playing in the village. She then used to send other children and call him for the class. This is how the school principal ensured his regularity in school.

As Rohit was interested in the learning process, his ‘Individual Education Plan’ was developed keeping in view his mental level and abilities. Hence, with help of thorough and regular assessments, social behavioral and life skills along with a robust academic plan his development was ensured which is now helping him evolve as a bright and young child from the narrow lanes of Bhauli village, BKT.

Story of Shalini

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Shalini Kushwaha is the daughter of Mr. Anil Kushwaha and Deepa Devi. She is the second child in the family from Sankerpur village. Father Anil, is a private school teacher and mother is a house wife. 16 years old Shalini has one elder sister and two younger brothers.

Shalini suffers from ‘Cerebral Palsy (CP) Quadriplegia’ along with polio and was unable to even stand on her own when we met her for the first time

Though the family is poor yet all the members fully support their girl child. Shalini’s father is very cooperative and always stands by her side. Her father left no stone unturned in giving Shalini best possible medical treatment and facilities for her time bound rehabilitation.

In 2012 Shalini came in contact with one of our Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) workers. Thereafter, she started receiving all needful support from the organization which contributed to her growth and quick rehabilitation.

After attending one of the medical camps at our center, Shalini was then referred to ‘Kiran Center’ in Madhopur area of Varanasi for further treatment and intervention. The center provided her with mobility devices such as shoes and other apparatus. The special shoes were attached to her lower limbs which helped her start to walk slowly. As days progressed, the intervention helped Shalini not only to stand on her own legs but also walk and even run with the help of the special shoes.

After a period of time, Shalini was gradually enrolled in ‘St. Joseph School’ within her native area and was also provided with transportation facility. Team even helped her with school fees and TLM materials, which motivated her to continue her schooling. Shalini was good at studies hence she completed her class 8^th with good grades and has now been admitted in class 9^th.

Due to team’s efforts and tools for her rehabilitation her mobility has now enhanced and is now able to walk even outside her home with the help of her mobility device. This change has boosted the self-confidence of Shalini and she now aspires to complete her graduation and get a job in some MNC in future. The family too is delighted seeing her growth and is now ready to support their daughter in each and every endeavor of hers.