Organization Profile
A registered grassroots trust rooted in the villages of Simdega District, Jharkhand — working since inception on agriculture, education, health, governance and gender equity.
About Sabhagi Vikas
Sabhagi Vikas is a public charitable trust registered under Indian Trust Act 1882 vide no. IV/01/98 dt 31.3.1998 at Simdega, Jharkhand. The trust was formed by social service-minded persons to uplift the livelihood pattern of downtrodden and marginalized communities, especially Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Backwards, Dalits, and Women. The Board of Trustees comprises President, Secretary, Treasurer, and three trustee members. Mr. Awdhesh Kumar Prasad is the chief executive of the trust holding the chair of Secretary.
Sabhagi Vikas works as a grassroots development organization and implements developmental activities with the support of local communities, different voluntary networks, institutions, government and non-government agencies. It has focused its activities in Simdega district of Jharkhand State.
The objects of the trust deal with the socio-economic, cultural and political upliftment of the society, bringing about awareness, consciousness and education on different development issues; sustainable development through community participation; promotion and strengthening of development activities; inter-relation with social professional organisations of regional and international levels; and coordination with government, non-government and semi-government agencies and bodies who are engaged in the development sector.
Registered Office
Thakurtoli, Simdega, Jharkhand - 835223
Field Office
At - Farsapani Road, Tukupani, Thethaitangar Simdega, Jharkhand - 835223
Organization at a Glance
- NGO Name: Sabhagi Vikas
- Tagline: Small Contribution Big Solution
- Chief Executive: Mr. Awdhesh Kumar Prasad
- Working Area: Simdega District, Jharkhand
- Phone: +91 9431327587, +91 6200116356
- Email: sahbhagisim@gmail.com
Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
Sabhagi Vikas visualizes "An accountable, result based and self-dependent society where the community continuously contributes for social settlement, non-violence, and domestic violence, gender equality, peace and harmony, health & hygiene, education, grassroots democracy."
Our Mission
The mission statement of the trust is "To act as a non-government grassroots development organization for the empowerment of the local community through effective participation and excellent performance in the developmental process where the role of women and marginalized sections of the society will be absolute".
Our Strategy
The strategy of the organization is "To empower through community awareness, education & performance, mass action, movement & mobilization, demonstration and sharing of knowledge & experiences, and capacity building of community in particular and organization at the whole."
Self Governance System
Promotion of Gram Sabha and Panchayati Raj Institutions.
SHG Strengthening
Promotion and strengthening of Self Help Groups (SHGs) for sustainable livelihoods through Income Generation Programmes (IGPs).
Rural Empowerment
Empowering rural communities to realize their rights and entitlements.
Women Leadership
Empowering women to take leadership roles in society and community development.
Sustainable Agriculture
Promotion of diversified agriculture including Lac Cultivation, Rabi crops, Bio-Fertilizers and Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK).
Domestic Violence Control
Awareness and intervention programmes to prevent domestic violence and support affected individuals.
Safe Mobility
Awareness and action against trafficking while promoting safe migration and mobility.
Gender Equity
Education and awareness generation to promote gender equality and social inclusion.
Health Awareness
Awareness on Mother & Child Health, Malaria, Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS prevention.
Support for Specially Abled
Promoting inclusion, dignity and opportunities for specially abled persons.
COVID-19 Response
COVID-19 awareness campaigns, relief work and community support initiatives.
Networking & Research
Networking with like-minded NGOs and institutions along with research and documentation for sustainable development.
25+ Years of Grassroots Impact in Simdega
For more than two decades, Sabhagi Vikas has worked alongside rural and tribal communities in Simdega, supporting people to organise, participate, access their rights, strengthen livelihoods and take greater ownership of their development.
Our Values
Transparency and a participatory approach have remained the core values of Sabhagi Vikas. Over the years, Sabhagi Vikas has strengthened meaningful community participation in planning, implementation, monitoring, social audit and decision-making processes, ensuring that development initiatives are inclusive, accountable and responsive to community needs.
Foundation of Sabhagi Vikas
Established as a public charitable trust with a simple commitment to work with rural and tribal communities and strengthen their ability to shape their own development.
Beginning the SHG Journey
Formation and strengthening of Self-Help Groups, particularly among women, created spaces for savings, mutual support, confidence-building and collective action.
Women’s Empowerment and Gender Justice
Over the years, Sabhagi Vikas's work expanded from economic empowerment to women’s rights, dignity, equality and freedom from violence. The organization's continuing message is: “Together, we can end all violence against women and girls.”
Livelihoods for Sustainable Self-Reliance
Livelihood promotion became a central pillar through agriculture, nursery raising, organic farming, livestock, skill development, credit linkages, LEDP/MEDP and collective enterprise, helping families move towards greater economic security.
Emergence of Women Farmers and Community Leaders
Women supported through livelihood programmes increasingly emerged as farmers, entrepreneurs and community leaders, demonstrating that economic empowerment can also strengthen voice and participation.
Promotion of Farmer Collectives
Formation and promotion of Sahbhagi Krishak Utpadak Samitee marked an important step towards collective farming, better access to services and markets, and stronger economic participation of small farmers.
Health and Nutrition as a Community Priority
Sabhagi Vikas's grassroots work has consistently addressed maternal and child health, nutrition, immunisation, VHND participation, health check-ups, institutional delivery, referral services and access to essential health facilities.
Child Protection and Child Well-being
Child protection became an important area of work, including awareness on child marriage, child rights, protection from violence, family welfare, early childhood care, education and nutrition.
Early Childhood Care and Nutrition
Community-based pre-school initiatives and nutrition support for young children strengthened the organization's focus on giving children a healthy and supportive beginning in life.
Strengthening Local Democracy
Work with Gram Sabha and Panchayati Raj Institutions has remained central to Sabhagi Vikas's grassroots approach, encouraging people to participate in planning, decision-making, monitoring and raising issues affecting their villages.
People’s Access to Rights and Entitlements
Sabhagi Vikas increasingly worked not only to create awareness but to help people actually access their entitlements and public services, including ration cards, Ayushman Cards, Aadhaar, e-Shram and other social-security provisions.
Community Women as Change Agents
An important outcome of this journey has been seeing women come forward as community facilitators, helping vulnerable families access entitlements and actively participating in Gram Sabha and Panchayat-level meetings.
Safe Migration and Protection of Vulnerable Workers
In a region where migration is an important livelihood reality, Sabhagi Vikas has worked on safe migration, counter-trafficking, workers’ rights and social security, including focused work with domestic workers.
Building Community Accountability
The work of Sabhagi Vikas increasingly emphasises that public services must reach people effectively. Community participation in monitoring health, nutrition, education, social protection and local development services has therefore become an important part of the organization's approach.
Institutional Milestones – 12A, 80G and FCRA
Securing statutory registrations including 12A, 80G and FCRA strengthened the organisation’s institutional foundation, accountability and ability to sustain its development work.
Growing Through Networks and Partnerships
Membership and engagement with district, state and national networks and development platforms have helped Sabhagi Vikas learn, collaborate, share grassroots experiences and contribute to wider development processes.
Working with Government and Public Institutions
Active participation by Sabhagi Vikas in various district-level committees, institutional forums and coordination platforms has strengthened the organization's ability to connect community concerns with government systems and public institutions.
25+ Years of Learning from the Ground
Perhaps the most important milestone is the experience gained from more than two decades of continuous engagement with communities in Simdega.
The journey has shown that lasting change cannot be delivered from outside—it grows when people organise, participate, question, claim their rights and take ownership.
The Journey That Shaped Sabhagi Vikas
What These 25+ Years Mean for Sabhagi Vikas
The journey of Sabhagi Vikas is not simply a record of programmes and milestones. It is a story of communities becoming stronger, women becoming leaders, families gaining greater access to rights and services, and people taking greater ownership of their own development. Sabhagi Vikas remains committed to walking alongside communities and supporting locally driven, inclusive and sustainable change.
Member in Committees & Networks
Sabhagi Vikas actively represents civil society in District, State, and National level monitoring committees and development networks.
Simdega District
- Member, District Level Implementation & Monitoring Committee, Mukhyamantri Sharamik Yojna, Nagar Parishad, Simdega
- Member, Sponsorship and Foster Care Approval Committee, Simdega under ICPS
- Member, Inspection Committee of Homes under ICPS
- Member, POSH Committee, JSLPS, Simdega
- Member, POSH Committee, District Administration, Simdega
Jharkhand State
- Jharkhand Anti Trafficking Network (JATN): State coalition fighting human trafficking and protecting vulnerable children.
- Jharkhand Right To Education Forum (JRTEF): Advocacy platform for universal quality education for every child.
India Alliance
- Wada Na Todo Abhiyan (WANTA): National campaign holding governance accountable to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and constitutional rights.
Words of Appreciation & Impact
Reflections from development partners, foundations, and community leaders working alongside Sabhagi Vikas.
"It's a wonderful journey with your organization during the last 03 years to implement livelihood activity that can translate economic reforms to the women SHG members and can affect the entire family. Beginning from scratch to reach at top at state level can narrate the hard work done by you and your team. An award from Hon'ble Governor of Jharkhand in real appreciation for SHG members and your organization."
"Money is not the only commodity that is fun to give. We can give time, we can give our expertise, we can give our love."
Nilesh Kumar
AGM & DDM, NABARD"I spent whole day with the program team under Local Democracy, it was a great experience, got to know each one. The program process in the field is fairly good. I attended the Kudpani Gram Sabha which was a learning for me. Gram Sabha process was such that it provided ray of hope the change can happen. Let's work together."
Elin Archana Lakra
Azim Premji Foundation"During the COVID-19 crisis, Sabhagi Vikas Simdega stood firmly with the most vulnerable families across Jaldega and nearby blocks. By providing ration support to the needy, spreading awareness on safety measures, and organizing health camps in remote villages, the organization brought hope and relief when it was needed most."
Panchayat Mukhiya
Jaldega Gram Panchayat"Sabhagi Vikas has transformed our lives by empowering women to become financially independent. Through training in poultry, goat rearing, and vegetable farming, they have given us the knowledge, confidence, and resources to start our own enterprises."