VSK

Vikas Sahyog Kendra (VSK) is a non-government, non-profit organization, established by a group of young and dynamic activists with technical and social background. VSK visualises a society based on value justice and free from poverty and exploitations. It works to enable the vulnerable and voiceless communities so that they can assert their rights and develop their capacity. VSK has actively engaged in organizing the marginalized at village to state level with adequate representation of women. The purpose was to realize their rights and entitlements in accessing land and livelihood resources. VSK is also in partnership with RRA (Revitalizing Rain-fed Agriculture) network and working for promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

VSK started its work by community organization building & follow up of Sukha Mukti Abhiyan (drought mitigation campaign) in Chattarpur and Latehar blocks of Palamau commissionaire. Most of the founder members of the VSK were associated with drought proofing program. Later this program was implemented in the whole of Palamau district from 1992 to 1996 through a tripartite partnership of district administration, village community (Pani Panchayat) and Pani Chetna Manch (PCM) comprising NGOs, social activists, researchers, and scientists. The PCM constructed 140 water- harvesting structures in 125 villages. PCM also provided technical and social support to the forest department in the construction of water harvesting structures. Pani Chetna Manch transformed into Vikash Sahyog Kendra as a registered organization in 1997.

VSK functions in districts of Palamau division of Jharkhand through block level field offices in Manika, Latehar, Chhattarpur, Chinia and Chainpur (Kundpani). There are 20 full-time staffs. More than 25 fellows and 25 local volunteers are also associated with VSK. Every year interns from respected institutions like Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi; Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai; Xavier Institute of Social Sciences (XISS), Ranchi etc. work with us to complete their academic internship. VSK is also working in collaboration with different state and national level institutions and networks including Revitalizing Rain-fed Agriculture (RRA) network, Supreme Court commissioner’s office (Right to food case), Gram Swaraj Abhiyan Jharkhand, Campaign for Right to Life and Dignity, Right to food Campaign, Jharkhand NREGA Watch, etc.

On 13th January 2017 the Chhattarpur Kisan Sansadhan Producer Company Ltd received the award for best performance in agriculture and natural resource management initiative in Jharkhand.

This award was given by NABARD and was distributed by the Chief Minister of Jharkhand.

Contact address:
Registered office:
Paneri Bandh Road, Shahpur
Post: Chainpur, P.S. Chainpur
Daltonganj, Palamau
Jharkhand
PIN 822110

Email: vskjawahar@gmail.com

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