About Us
Prerna Gram Vikas Sanstha
Years Experience
About Us
Creating Stronger Communities Through Empowerment & Equity
Founded in 1996, Prerna Gram Vikas Sanstha (PGVS) is a registered non-government organisation headquartered at Ralegaon, Yavatmal, Maharashtra. What began as grassroots work across 10 tribal villages has grown into a movement touching over 90 villages across Yavatmal and Wardha districts.
For nearly three decades, PGVS has stood alongside rural women, farmers, tribal communities, and persons with disabilities — building livelihoods, restoring dignity, and nurturing self-reliance. We have promoted 965 Self-Help Groups with nearly 15,000 members, established Disability Persons’ Organisations, and championed environmentally friendly farming practices.
As an active member of the MAKAM Women Farmer Rights Forum, PGVS remains committed to one enduring belief — that lasting change begins when the most marginalised are placed at the very centre of development.
Mission
To empower marginalised women, persons with disabilities, and rural farming communities through sustainable livelihoods, skill development, and inclusive growth — fostering dignity, self-reliance, and lasting social transformation at the grassroots level.
Vision
A just and equitable rural India where every woman, farmer, and person with disability lives with dignity, economic independence, and equal access to opportunity and growth.
Objectives
To build resilient rural communities by enabling sustainable livelihoods, strengthening women’s leadership, promoting inclusive agriculture, and ensuring marginalised individuals access resources, markets, and their rightful place in society.
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Community Trust
Years of Social Service
Lives Impacted
Dedicated Volunteers
Why Support Us?
Recognised Efforts Driving Meaningful Rural Change
Recognised by Bharatratn C Subramaniyam Community Leader Award
Recipient of SM Joshi Foundation Social Justice Award
Awarded with Manawsewa Award and Maharashtra Lok Vikas Manch
Voices of Hope
Stories That Reflect Real Impact
Nandini Laxman Kudmate
Nandini Laxman Kudmate is a 12-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, which affects her motor coordination. In her family, there is a mother, father and two sisters. Nandni is the 2nd in her family. Their parents are labourers. Her village name is Bhamb in Ralegaon Block.
Her mother at the time of delivery, was hospitalized but seven days gone her mother was not delivered, then the doctor told her to go home. After seeing days, she was delivered, and Nandini was born. Her sister is 15th months older than Nandini & she is normal.
Kanchan Raut
Kanchan Raut, age 12 years, is Mental Retardation. She lives in Kalmner village of Ralegaon Block with her parents, her two sisters, and her grandparents. Kanchan and her sister are twins. One is normal. Kanchan got the disability as MR.
When her mother was pregnant in months of seven, she got a fever and stomach pain. Her stomach pains occur regularly, for this she has taken medicine without Doctor Prescription, which affects her pregnancy. Delivery was normal.
President’s Message
For nearly three decades, Prerna Gram Vikas Sanstha has been built on one simple conviction — that real development begins at the doorstep of those most forgotten. Every woman who stands taller, every farmer who harvests hope, every person with disability who earns with pride — they are our greatest achievement.
We began in 10 villages. Today, we walk with 90. But our journey is far from over.
As we look ahead, we remain rooted in the same values that founded us — compassion, dignity, and the unshakeable belief that every life holds extraordinary potential.
Yogini Dolke
President, Prerna Gram Vikas Sanstha