Activities
Prerna Gram Vikas SansthaCapacity Building Program for Women
PGVS believea every woman deserves the tools to rebuild her life with confidence. Our capacity building programs are designed especially for single, separated, and widowed women — those who carry the weight of a household alone. Through skill workshops, leadership sessions, and peer support circles, we help them discover their inner strength, understand their rights, and step forward as empowered individuals within their families and communities.
Organic Farming Training
Healthy soil. Healthier lives. Our organic farming training equips women farmers with practical knowledge to cultivate crops the natural way — free from harmful chemicals. Rooted in the principles of environmentally friendly, self-reliant farming, this program teaches composting, natural pest management, and sustainable land care. Women not only improve their family’s food security but also produce safer, premium-quality crops that fetch better prices, helping them build a dignified and independent livelihood from the land they love.
Kitchen Garden
A handful of seeds, a small patch of earth, and a family need never go hungry. PGVS encourages and trains women to cultivate kitchen gardens at their homes — growing fresh vegetables, herbs, and greens through organic methods. This simple yet powerful initiative improves household nutrition, reduces daily food expenses, and puts women in control of what their family eats. It is where food security begins — right at home, in their own hands.
Mushroom Farming Training
Mushroom farming is a quiet revolution — low investment, high return, and perfectly suited for women working from home or small spaces. PGVS provides hands-on training in mushroom cultivation, covering substrate preparation, spawn management, harvesting, and storage. Women from tribal and rural communities are discovering a reliable source of income through this programme, gaining both financial independence and the confidence that comes from running a successful, self-managed enterprise right from their own homes.
Millet Farming & Market Access
Livelihood Support for Persons with Disabilities
Dignity is not a privilege — it is a right. PGVS works closely with persons with disabilities to create sustainable, self-reliant livelihoods suited to their abilities and aspirations. Through structured training programmes, we equip individuals with practical skills and provide tangible assets — including goats for goat rearing and charcoal-making machines — so they can earn independently. With 29 Disability Persons’ Organisations promoted and over 380 members supported, we are building a community where no one is left behind.
Support for Children with Disabilities
Every child deserves a chance to grow, learn, and belong. PGVS works alongside families of children with disabilities through home-based interventions, currently supporting around 21 children directly. We also refer children to partner service organisations and institutions for professional assessment, rehabilitation, and specialised care. Through our network of Disability Persons’ Organisations — 29 promoted with over 380 members — we are building an inclusive community where children with disabilities are seen, supported, and valued.
Self-Help Group Promotion
At the heart of PGVS lies the power of women coming together. Over the years, we have promoted 965 Self-Help Groups across 90 villages, bringing nearly 15,000 women into a shared circle of savings, support, and solidarity. These groups are more than financial collectives — they are safe spaces where rural women find their voice, build confidence, access microcredit, and take meaningful steps toward economic independence and community leadership.
Sanjeevani Volunteer Team — Women & Child Health
Good health should never be a privilege of geography. Our trained Sanjeevani Volunteer Team actively monitors women’s health across 10 villages, providing timely support and referrals. We also run crèches in 3 villages, ensuring young children are safe, nourished, and cared for while their mothers work. This community-driven health initiative reflects our belief that empowering women begins with protecting their wellbeing and that of their children.
Bio-Energy Project
Energy independence is rural independence. PGVS runs a Bio-Energy Project across five villages in Ralegaon Taluka and Dharni Block of Amravati District, supported by Econet Pune. By introducing community-level bio-energy solutions, we are helping villages reduce dependence on conventional fuel, lower household costs, and adopt cleaner, more sustainable energy practices. This initiative supports both environmental responsibility and the economic wellbeing of the families we serve.
Farmers’ Association & Suicide Prevention Initiative
Yavatmal’s farmer suicide crisis demands urgent, ground-level response. PGVS has been working for over four years across 45 villages to establish Farmers’ Associations that provide distress support, community solidarity, and practical solutions. We actively link farmers to irrigation programmes and government schemes, addressing the root causes of despair — debt, isolation, and lack of resources. Because every farmer’s life is worth fighting for, we continue to build systems that hold them up.
Micro-Insurance & Micro-Credit Support
Financial security should reach every woman, even in the most remote village. PGVS facilitates LIC of India’s micro-insurance programme, helping women protect their families against life’s uncertainties. We also coordinate ICICI Bank’s micro-credit programme for women’s Self-Help Groups, enabling access to affordable loans for livelihood and emergencies. Together, these programmes build a financial safety net that gives rural women the confidence to plan, invest, and move forward.