Shantanu Dwivedi
Treasure
Empowering Rural Communities Since 1986
Dehaati Gramothan Vikas Samiti (DGVS) is a voluntary organization dedicated to improving the lives of rural communities in Uttar Pradesh. Established on August 13, 1986, and registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860, DGVS has been working for more than three decades to support underprivileged and marginalized sections of society.
We focus on sustainable development, social justice, and community empowerment through various impactful programs.
For over 37 years, we have continuously worked to create awareness, provide support, and build self-reliant communities.
DGVS works closely with local communities, government bodies, and partner organizations to bring meaningful change at the grassroots level.
Our work focuses on:
At Dehaati Gramothan Vikas Samiti (DGVS), we envision a future where rural communities are no longer dependent but empowered to shape their own development.
We aim to build strong, aware, and capable communities where people have access to quality education, healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, and equal opportunities. Our vision focuses on long-term transformation, not short-term relief.
At Dehaati Gramothan Vikas Samiti (DGVS), our mission is not just about providing support—it is about creating lasting change at the grassroots level.
We focus on empowering rural communities by improving access to education, healthcare, livelihood opportunities, and social awareness. Our goal is to make communities self-reliant and capable of sustaining their own development.
At Dehaati Gramothan Vikas Samiti (DGVS), we work at the grassroots level to improve the quality of life in rural communities. Our initiatives focus on providing essential services, spreading awareness, and empowering individuals to become self-reliant.
We design and implement programs that address real challenges faced by people in villages—ranging from education and healthcare to livelihood and social welfare.
Simple and impactful programs designed to support communities
Fight Injustice & Corruption
Ensure access to quality education and awareness
Encourage equality and self-employment opportunities
Focus on sanitation, healthcare, and sustainability
DGVS Believe in Three Pillars While adapted to meet local challenges and opportunities wherever DGVS work, all our programs have the same foundation in these three pillars.
At Dehaati Gramothan Vikas Samiti (DGVS), our work spans across 7 states and 112 districts in India, including 51 of the most backward districts, where communities face significant social and economic challenges.
👉 “हम देश के उन क्षेत्रों तक पहुंचते हैं जहां मदद की सबसे ज्यादा जरूरत होती है।”
Before initiating any project in a new area, we develop a well-structured action plan. Our team carefully studies the local conditions, identifies key challenges, and designs solutions that can bring sustainable improvement in people’s lives.
We believe that real development cannot be achieved through isolated efforts. Providing only education, healthcare, or skill training is often not enough. That’s why we follow an integrated approach—combining multiple initiatives to create a deeper and long-lasting impact.
“शिक्षा, सशक्तिकरण और विकास के लिए हमारे महत्वपूर्ण प्रयास”
The spotlight has continued to be on quality healthcare, nutrition, water and sanitation services to reduce maternal and child mortality. Improvement of maternal and child health, elimination of diseases, family planning and up-gradation of health determinants have been prioritized. Through our work, we have seen an enhancement in the participation of rural communities, especially among the women of Self Help Groups, in public health management through the Village Health Sanitation and Nutrition Committees. DGVS is known for its transparency. I think it’s safe to say that the way our programs function, and the way we work as an organization has a lot of clarity and transparency.
Nothing is hidden. It’s all out there, in the public domain — for everyone to see,” says Mr. Pradeep K. Misra, Secretary, DGVS. DGVS has always worked to accurately account for and report the financial position of the Society, to promote sound financial management, and to provide quality services to the donors. The centralized finance function is performed from the Head Office and serves the needs of all the offices across the States. It ensures that all transactions adhere to the Society’s policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles, and rules established by the statutory bodies. DGVS values a culture of accountability and integrity committed to doing the right thing.
We are committed to actively work for the sustainable development of the less Privileged and marginalized sections of the community through appropriate strategies in primary education, community organization, income generation, health, hygiene, rural micro-credit and empowerment activities. We believe in espousing and supporting all such causes that help the marginalized and deprived people
