SUVIDHA

Society for the Upliftment of Villagers &

Development of Himalayan Areas
About
SUVIDHA
Society for the Upliftment of Villagers & Development of Himalayan Areas (SUVIDHA) is a
premier non for profit organization that has been working towards the singular goal of
building a more equitable nation since 2004. With the vision of empowering the marginalised
communities through social and economic development and mitigating climate changes,
SUVIDHA actively collaborates with social impact organisations, private and government
stakeholders.

The organization’s interventions have brought about lasting change across different sectors
and regions in India. With the support of various funders involved in its various programmes,
SUVIDHA aims to create sustainable, replicable and scalable models of development,
accessible to all.

Our Vision
To become instrumental in bringing long term Social, Economic and Environmental changes
to create a resilient future and betterment of communities.

Mission 2030
To drive global sustainability by enabling over a million farmer households to thrive in their
local rural economies by 2030, with doubled household incomes, improved livelihoods, and
better quality of lives through a transition to climate-smart agriculture, clean energy and
efficient natural resource management practices, women empowerment and smart
education.
SUVIDHA Journey

2018
2009 Collabora on with HDFC
Parivartan program
2022
Sustainable Agriculture
2016 Collaboration with SBI
Gram Seva, LIC-HFL,
Project MP Regional Council Membership
2004 for PGS Cer fica on for Pan
Indigo Airlines, Tata
Power Community
Forma on Of Suvidha India.
for the Rise Of Social 2012 Development Trust

& Environmental Membership of Fair Climate

Jus ce Network

2006 2017 2021 2023

Very first project in Initiated Integrated Climate Ac on, Emission Marked Footprint in 22
U arakhand on 2011 Livelihood Support Program Reduc on & Verifica on States and Crossed 100
Organic Farming Organic Hor culture (ILSP) by implementing IFAD Program in 3 states Projects mark
Project J & K in Uttarakhand.
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2014 5. 6.
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First climate project in 8.

U arakhand for Biogas 10.

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 We are a team of Multi disciplinary talent!

The team in total has over On an average each of us Experience in the team ranges from 135+
300 years of experience have~10 years of experience a minimum of 01 year to over 20 years People Strength
Suvidha’s (5Es) Approach

ENGAGE ENABLE ENHANCE

Identifying the needs Establishing supportive Establishing key performance
and preferences policies and procedures indicators and metrics

Utilizing interactive and Allocating necessary Soliciting feedback from

participatory activities resources and funding stakeholders

Building relationships and Encouraging teamwork and Using data-driven insights to

knowledge sharing
creating a sense of belonging
EMPOWER ENTREPERISE drive improvements

Delivering relevant and Identifying market trends and

accessible information emerging technologies

Offering training, mentorship, Conducting feasibility studies

or coaching opportunities and risk assessments

Promoting self-awareness Developing strategies for

and personal development scalability and long-term
success
 Jammu & Kashmir

Himachal
Uttarakhand
Suvidha’s Coverage
Delhi Bihar

Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Meghalaya
100 Projects
Nagaland

Gujarat Assam 16 Aspirational Districts 3,21,414 Total Beneficiaries

Madhya Pradesh Manipur

Tripura
22 States 4657 Villages
Odisha Mizoram

Maharashtra

78 Districts 14,98,383 Total Family Members

Chattisgarh
Covered

Goa

Karnataka

Tamilnadu

Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Biodiversity Management

Education Natural Resource Management

Women Empowerment Promotion Of Alternative Livelihoods

Suvidha’s Impact

Environmental Social Economical

1,25,461 Ton Fuelwood Saved 90k+ Students 3 Lakh+ Man-days Generated

1,65,592 Acre Land Converted into Organic 25k+ Women 7,62396 INR Revenue Generated

2,15,300 Ton Ton Carbon Mitigated 2.5 Lakh+ Household 756 SHGs Formed

3675 HH Access to Clean Drinking Water 1.10 Lakhs + Farmers 01 Gaon Originals Brand Formed
for Market Linkage
350+ Smart Schools Developed
1.5 Lac Carbon Credits Generated
3834 Traditional Cookstove replaced
2.8 Lakh+ Trees Planted
with Biogas
50+ MW / Year Electricity Generated by
solar energy
 Focus Area
SUSTAINABLE
AGRICULTURE
The goal of sustainable agriculture is
to meet society’s food and textile
needs in the present without
compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs
NATURAL RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
We as a team work on rationalising the
management of natural resources. We adapt
and adjust the usage by applying our
research to it. We tell people how the use a
raw material and convert it into the final
product by themselves to cut the charges.
PROMOTION OF ALTERNATIVE
LIVELIHOODS
These programs reduce poverty, promote
entrepreneurship, and enhance
community sustainability. We're dedicated
to creating diverse, sustainable livelihood
options and fostering economic
independence among our beneficiaries.

CLIMATE CHANGE & WOMEN

BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT
We at SUVIDHA enforce all our strength
in managing and saving the biodiversity
of our country. Hence, SUVIDHA has
adopted energy and land-based Climate
Change Mitigation practices in rural
communities for sustainable future.
EDUCATION
Our objectives encompass enhancing
educational accessibility, cultivating a
more conducive learning atmosphere,
and equipping students with the
essential knowledge and skills
required to excel in an ever-evolving
world.
EMPOWERMENT
To help women rise, we support them with
knowledge and required training From
sewing, to making handicra From farm
work to demonstrating cultures,a woman
should learn the way she wants and
aspires.
 SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
Sustainable Agriculture, aiming to promote environmentally-friendly and socially-
responsible farming practices. Through the interventions, we emphasize the use of organic
farming methods, agroforestry, offseason fruits/vegetable cultivation, orchard
development and water conservation techniques. By adopting sustainable agriculture,
farmers can enhance soil fertility, conserve water resources, reduce chemical inputs, and
promote biodiversity. This approach not only benefits the environment by preserving
ecosystems and reducing pollution but also supports the community by improving food
security, increasing income generation, and fostering long-term agricultural sustainability.

2
Beneficiaries
Lakh+

Area Under 1,65,000

Organic Farming Acre +
Interventions under Sustainable
Agriculture Program
Development of Orchards
Identify potential beneficiaries and
distribute saplings to them, while also
providing training and capacity
building opportunities for local
farmers to ensure successful growth
and cultivation of the saplings.
Vermi Bank Enterprise
Setting up vermicomposting systems Providing training and education.
Training on vermicomposting
Vermi-marketing and distribution Promoting the use of water-efficient
irrigation systems.
Promoting Floriculture & Offseason
vegetable cultivation
Training and capacity building
Supply of seeds, saplings and planting
Promoting Sustainable
Agriculture Practices materials:
Irrigation and water management
Identification and assessment of local
Marketing and distribution
farming practices and identifying areas for
Greenhouse cultivation
improvement.
Use of protected cultivation techniques
Development and implementation of
sustainable agriculture practices such as
crop rotation, intercropping, and use of
organic fertilizers and pesticides.
Establishment of Farm
Machinery Bank
Facilitating market linkages for small and
marginal farmers to sell their produce. Custom Hiring Centers
are established in
villages which would
cater to the need of the
entire Panchayat. In
these centers Farm
Machinery and Tools
(subject to
participatory decision
with members and
local needs) will be
made available.
Livelihood Improvement Through Jammu &
Kashmir
Sustainable Agriculture

SUVIDHA's Footprints in Organic farming Uttarakhand

We are working with various Government Departments and CSR
Delhi
Agencies covering over 2 lakhs + Beneficiaries in sustainable agriculture Uttar Pradesh Assam

and organic certification. Bihar

Increase productivity, employment and value addition in food systems

Protect and enhance natural resources

B Chhattisgarh

Improve livelihoods and foster inclusive economic growth

Odisha
Maharastra
Enhance the resilience of people, communities and Adapt governance
to new challenges
Goa
Organic adoption 8 certification

Karnataka 1.10 Lakhs + Farmers

1,65,000 Acre Area Under

Organic Farming
CURRENT INTERVENTIONS Details of farmers and area covered
UNDER AGRICULTURE under organic farming

Total Area
Namami Ganga Implementation of S/N Name of state Total Farmers (In Acre) covered in
organic farming
Organic Farming under the Swachhata
Action Plan Namami Gange Clean Abhiyan 01 Uttarakhand 72776 94293.33
02 Odisha 16944 29912.48
Chamoli, Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand)
03 Uttar Pradesh 12639 16664.72
Implementation of Organic 04 Chhattisgarh 2889 7312.5
Farming in Aspiration Districts 05 Karnataka 2153 2963.175
Odisha 06 Assam 1778 3359.8
07 Bihar 1933 4753.5
08 Meghalaya 1371 3704.3
OIIPCRA
09 Delhi 691 1377.45
Odisha
10 Jammu & Kashmir 496 750
11 Goa 235 500
Total 113905 1,65,592
 CLIMATE CHANGE
With the objective of adopting Climate Change
Mitigation practices for the rural communities,
SUVIDHA is implementing projects that enables
not only in reducing carbon emission by
promoting clean and renewable energy
technologies but also reduce vulnerabilities of
the rural communities. The projects are
implemented in the villages adjoining the eco-
sensitive and forest areas and the beneficiary is
selected considering the vulnerability index and
potential of intervention sustainability.

2,80,000 Trees Planted

Estimated
Fuelwood saved 1,25,461
per year Tons

1,50,00 Verified Emission educations

Tons or carbon Credits

Household 9,17,733
Impact
 Project FootPrint – Climate Action,
Emission Reduction & Verification
Programme by HDFC Bank Parivartan
Uttarakhand, Assam ,Odisha

Verified Carbon Emission Reduction

Programme (VCER)
Himachal Pradesh

Prayas- A VER project for the rural

communities in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand

The energy-based interventions promoted under the ‘Climate Change Theme’ are Biogas
Units, Solar powered domestic lights and clean drinking water tanks, Smokeless Stoves and
Water purifiers. The beneficiaries of specific activity are selected on the basis of factors such
as vulnerability index, asset holding, and consent from community.

The organization has adopted two revenue models in the Carbon Projects. One is the VER’s
retired for the Donor for specific period and post that period can be traded in the
international market for end users. The other is the VER’s for long term sustainability in which
carbon trading is done through end user cooperative established of various user groups
under the project. In this model, 70% of the revenue is directly passed to the beneficiaries
and 30% is utilized for the sustainability of the Cooperative.
Interventions under Climate Change
Mitigation Program
Carbon Offset Interventions from adopted Technologies
3834
Biogas Unit
125661 Estimated carbon 8774 Estimated carbon
3834 Households benefitted
reduction per year reduction per year
7033
Improved Cook Stoves
Biogas Unit Improved Cook Stoves
7033 Households benefitted 125661 Estimated Fuelwood 10528.8 Estimated Fuelwood
Saved (per year) Saved (per year)
1045
Domestic Solar Light
1045 Households benefitted
682 Estimated carbon 1824 Estimated carbon
667
reduction per year reduction per year
Solar Street Light
Solar Powered Community Water Purifiers
33,500 Households benefitted
Safe Drinking Water Tanks
28 2188.8 Estimated Fuelwood
818.4 Estimated Fuelwood Saved (per year)
Solar Powered Community Safe Saved (per year)
Drinking Water Tanks
1400 Households benefitted
12
Since the climate projects are ongoing, the organization is in the process of
Solar Roof Tops
1500 Households benefitted
generating carbon credits. So far, 64013 Carbon Credits have been issued and the
984 revenue will be generated post project interventions.
Water Purifiers
984 Households benefitted One VER is priced between 15-20 Euros depending upon the credibility of the project
2.8 Lacs and the certifying agency.
Plantation
1772 Households benefitted
Note: One VER is equal to 1 ton of Co2.
Climate Action, Emission Reduction
Verification Programmers
Uttarakhand I Assam I Odisha I HP

SUVIDHA is Implementing Climate Action & Emission Reduction Projects

is withIndigo Airlines & HDFC Banks Parivartan to upgrade the quality of
life of rural communities while simultaneously offsetting carbon emission
reduction in 4 select states, Uttarakhand, Assam, Odisha and HP of India.

The two distinct projects project popularize the use of renewable energy
for household energy needs in rural India, over which local community
have control and can begin with a planned programmed which values
economy, health, and environment.

Goals and objectives of the programme are multifaceted and includes

sustainable livelihoods, good health, and carbon emission reduction.
 Natural Resource Management
This includes initiatives such as reforestation, watershed
management, and sustainable agriculture. By implementing these
practices, SUVIDHA NGO helps to protect ecosystems, preserve
biodiversity, and mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change.
The local community benefits from improved access to clean water,
enhanced agricultural productivity, and increased livelihood
opportunities. Overall,

SUVIDHA NGO's Natural Resource Management interventions

contribute to the sustainable development of the environment and
the well-being of the community.

Water Restored 4672

Gallons

Household
10000+ Impacted

HH access to Clean 3,675

Drinking Water
Interventions under Natural Resource
Management Program

Ponds Rejuvenation Afforestation - Plantation

Need based works on ponds rejuvenation
which include distillation, installing filtration
chambers, beautification etc.
Impact
Protect ecology, natural reservoir of water &
help communities to protect themselves for
water logging issues as well as source of
irrigation and drinking water for wild animals.
Community Mobilization, Pit digging &
Soil, preparation and Plantation
Impact
Helps to reduce the increasing concentration
of CO2 in the atmosphere and to improve
biodiversity, Improve climate mitigation,
Alternative source of income, Forest Rebuilding,
Creating New Forests, improved flood control.

Water Resource Management

Construction of check dams and stops dams
with primary objective of ground water
Wells & Springs Restoration rechards and irrigation

Restoration work of exisiting water bodies

like well and Spring Sanctury Restoration Impact
Improvement in the livelihoods of the villagers
Impact through supplementary irrigation facility provides
a range of ecological, environmental and recreational
Increased groundwater recharge, enhance
benefits such as soil erosion control, soil moisture
biodiversity, collective happiness, improve
retention, flood control, and improved faunal/floral
community's water management
and aquatic diversity.
 Irrigation Potential created for 2750 ha of
rain fed Land

SUVIDHA has adopted an approach of devising area-based water resource management initiatives through participatory planning.The approach
focuses on integrated planning and implementation of diverse interventions including soil and water conservation by the local community to
address development issues at village level and to ensure efficient and optimum utilization of natural resources
 EDUCATION
We are committed to addressing the education gap in rural
areas. We believe that education is the key to empowering
individuals and communities, unlocking their potential for a
brighter future. By focusing on rural areas, we aim to
provide equal opportunities for quality education and
bridge the educational divide. Our goals include improving
access to education, enhancing the learning environment,
and empowering students with the necessary knowledge
and skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Through our
education initiatives, we strive to create a sustainable
impact and uplift the lives of students, individuals and
communities in rural areas.

90k+ Students Impacted

School Impacted 335+

 CURRENT INTERVENTIONS UNDER EDUCATION

Promotion Of Digital Learning Solar for powering rural education SBI Gram Seva
Building And Learning Aid In Remote in selected schools of Himachal Pradesh
Rural Areas In India North East India
Karnataka, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura

Integrated project for education Holistic Rural Development

enhancement Program (HRDP)
Gujarat Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand
 120
Total Number of
School Renovated

Development of
School Infrastructure
335
Total Number of Smart
Classes Installed

Development of
Smart Classes
55,000+
Total Square Feet of
BaLA Installed

BaLa
(Building as Learning Aid)
1200+
-
Students Impacted though
Co-Curricular Activities

Co - Curricular
Activities
30
Total Number of
School Solarised
Solar Electrification
of School Buildings
50+
Total Number of ICDS
Centres Refurbished

Refurbishing
ICDS Centres
150
Students Impacted though
Remedial Education

Remedial
Education
 Women Empowerment
In the pursuit of achieving gender equality and inclusive
development, empowering rural women plays a crucial role.
Empowering women in rural areas not only promotes their individual
well-being but also contributes to the overall socio-economic
progress of communities and nations. This section focuses on the
initiatives undertaken under various projects by SUVIDHA to
empower rural women, highlighting the strategies, activities, and
achievements in this important realm of development.

To build a more equitable ecosystem for women SUVIDHA is working

with over 10,000 women in 286 rural institutions across multiple
states in India. The organization promotes On Farm and Off Farm Skill
Training, Micro Finance and Enterprise development by creating
economic opportunities and ensure socio- economic development
of women from marginal communities.

Total Number
25k+ of Women
Empowered
Total Number of 400+
Women SHG
Formed
 CURRENT PROGRAMME

Project Unnati Sustainable Livelihood Approach Sustainable Livelihood Project Prerna

Beneficiaries 4100 for women & Adolescent girls in Approach for Women & Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram,
Natural Disaster affected area Adolescent Girls Nagaland, Tripura
Uttarakhand Beneficiaries 120 Beneficiaries 340
Beneficiaries 1095
Build socially relevant enterprises/ solutions for
local economic development. The enterprise
models engage (agriculture, rural services) and
enhances quality of life.

Cluster Development Enterprise and

for strengthening collectives Entrepreneurship
of farmers, and artisans Development
 Interventions done under various projects for Women Empowerment

Income Market Linkages Capacity Building & Social Inclusion Financial Inclusion Community Entrepreneurship
Generation & Sales Leadership Development Mobilization Promotion

Skill Development & Self-Help Groups Health & Skill Drudgery Awareness
Entrepreneurship Training (SHGs) Sanitation Initiatives Development Reduction Generation

Outcomes and Impact

Economic Empowerment Health and Well-being Social Empowerment

SUVIDHA is dedicated to empowering women by tackling the specific obstacles they encounter in
rural settings. Through the provision of essential tools, resources, and assistance, SUVIDHA is
making a significant impact on women's lives, fostering their empowerment and holistic
development. These women have emerged as influential figures in their communities, serving as
inspiration for other women to pursue a brighter tomorrow.
 ALTERNATE LIVELIHOOD
We recognize that providing alternative livelihood opportunities to
marginalized communities is essential for their economic empowerment
and overall well-being. Through various initiatives and projects, we aim to
equip individuals, especially those in rural areas, with the skills, resources,
and support they need to engage in alternative income-generating
activities. These programs not only alleviate poverty and reduce
dependency on traditional occupations but also foster entrepreneurship,
enhance self-reliance, and contribute to the long-term sustainability of
communities. We are dedicated to creating a diverse range of sustainable
livelihood options, promoting financial independence, and fostering
economic resilience among the beneficiaries we serve.

7,62396
Revenue Generated
INR

SHGs
756
Formed

13 Rural Enterprises

Households 17,341
Covered
Interventions done under various projects for Skill /Enterprise Development
Alternative Livelihood
Livestock Management / Animal Husbandry

Goat Animal
Rearing Piggery Health Camp Poultry Fisheries

Sewing & Handloom Spice Rice Processing Makhana

Tailoring Processing Processing

Incense Sticks The Eri Silk Value Mushroom Oil Extraction Dairy
Chain Development Farming
BRANDING &
MARKET LINKAGE GAON ORIGINALS
GAON GOES GLOBAL

www.gaonoriginals.com
Gaon Originals How Gaon Original
makes Gaon Products go Global
Empowering Rural Producer Groups
Formation of Specialized Verification & Certified Gaon
To ensure our rural producers keep growing SUVIDHA has local farmer & Trainings for Certification products for the
producer groups Rural Producers of products Global Consumers
developed Gaon Originals, Home of uthentic Produce and
Processed Products from Rural India with vision to provide a
global market place to our farmers, artisans, rural producers.
The Gaon Originals empowers the rural producers through an
elaborate set of practices from Ground Zero to make their
products accessible right at their customers door step.

Identification and Value Chain Linkage with Product

selection of Rural Development Financial Institutions Processing
Produce & Products in Ground Zero Capacity Building & Packaging

GAON
originals

GAON GOES GLOBAL

Wide range of
AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS
from Gaon
 50+
PARTNERS INCLUDING...
 AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENT

Identified as Number 1 Service Provider Best Performance in Interstate

by Department of Horticulture, Government Of Cooperative Exhibition, New Delhi
Odisha on Organic Farming and allied activities.
2011 2015

Recipient of Excellence Award for IICTF Award of Excellence for exemplary

“National Social Activity” on the occasion performance in India International Corporative
of Individual Contribution for Social 2013 2015 Trade Fair, New Delhi
& Economic Growth, New Delhi
 SUVIDHA, Near H.P. Petrol Pump, RTO Road, Udaylalpur PO Anandpur,
Haldwani, Uttarakhand - 263139

+91 976 -150 -1472 info@suvidha.org.in www.suvidha-india.org

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