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FPO Promotion & Support
Supporting Farmer Producer Organisations with capacity building, exposure, inputs, technical services and market-oriented collaboration.
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Since 1995 • Jamui, Bihar
Livelihoods that grow. Communities that thrive.
Jan Vikas Samiti Itasagar works as a catalyst for sustainable change—helping marginalised communities strengthen livelihoods through agriculture, skills, natural-resource management and social development.
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Empowering marginalised communities through sustainable livelihoodsWADI, watershed, FPO and skill-development initiativesRegistered under the Societies Registration Act, 186080G & 12A registered organisation
1995Year the organisation began
500 AcresOrchard development under WADI approach
5 FPOsFarmer Producer Organisations promoted & supported
90+Approximate team strength cited in website content
Who we are
A catalyst for dignified, sustainable livelihoods
Started by volunteers who witnessed migration and the daily struggles of farmers in Bihar, JVSI grew from a grassroots idea into a multi-programme development organisation. Our approach connects communities with stakeholders while keeping long-term self-reliance at the centre.
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Our Vision
Empowering marginalised communities through sustainable livelihood.
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Our Mission
To create dignified and sustainable livelihood opportunities by engaging multiple stakeholders to empower communities.
Community firstContinuous engagement—from project inauguration through implementation and long-term livelihood outcomes.
Our programmes01 02 03 04 05 06
Practical solutions, rooted in local realities
Our major programmes combine sustainable agriculture, water conservation, skill building, child care and producer-led enterprises.
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WADI Programme
An agri-horti livelihood model supporting tribal families through orchards, natural resource management and nutrition security.
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Watershed Development
Conservation, regeneration and judicious use of natural resources to strengthen agriculture and rural livelihoods.
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Skill Development
Employability and livelihood training including bamboo/cane craft, sewing, food processing and vocational skills.
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Crèche & Child Care
Day-care, supplementary nutrition, early stimulation, preschool education and health support for young children.
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Farmer Orientation
Exposure to new technologies and managerial/technical skills that support sustainable agriculture and higher incomes.
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Watershed Development
Livelihood Training
Skill Development
Crèche Centres
Self Help Groups
Total Sanitation
Agriculture Development
Micro Finance
Development that reaches every layer of community life
Watershed DevelopmentLivelihood TrainingSkill DevelopmentCrèche CentresSelf Help GroupsTotal SanitationAgriculture DevelopmentMicro FinanceImpact storyRead success stories →
From drought stress to stronger rural livelihoods
In Karangarh & Bhawandih, a NABARD-sponsored watershed project created water-harvesting structures, helped bring barren land into cultivation and supported a shift toward more reliable agriculture and local livelihood opportunities.
87 haBarren land brought into cultivation
105 haMono-cropped land converted to double cropping
10 sitesGabions and bunds constructed in Dahranwala
ReducedLong-duration migration through improved livelihoods
Help a livelihood take root.
Your support can strengthen community-led work across agriculture, skills, women’s empowerment, child care and natural-resource management.