Forest Department
Forest Department • Green India Mission

Empowering Rural Communities Through Sustainable Livelihood & Eco Development

Gramin Kisan Vikas Society (GKVS) is actively working under the Green India Mission and CAT Plan to promote sustainable livelihoods, eco-friendly skill development, women empowerment, handicraft training, and forest-based community participation across rural Uttarakhand.

Green India Mission

New Tehri & Lambgaon Range Training Data

GKVS conducted multiple livelihood and eco-development training programs across remote villages under the Forest Department Green India Mission initiative.

16+

Training Workshops

290+

Villages Covered

80%

Women Participation

500+

Beneficiaries Reached

S.N Training Program Gram Panchayat Village No. of Villagers Gram Panchayat Village No. of Villagers
1 Krishi Vaniki Podhalaya Pursholgaon Bhentudi 30 Kholgarh Palla Kholgarh Palla 38
2 Maanav Vanyajeev Sangharsh Neyunikaran Kyari Nagun Nala 41 Bijpur Bijpur 50
3 Maun Palan Bakol Sainsari 28 Duni Khet 25
4 Mushroom Utpadan Bakol Sainsari 28 Chandolarai Rawatgaon 54
5 Peerul Kalakriti Nirmaan Bhandarki Bhandarki 33 Bagi Bagi 46
6 Vanagini Roktham Koti Maharuki Maharuki 57 Bagi Bagi 70
7 Vermi Compost Ugal Tala Nel 37 Duni Khet 32
8 Vibhin Swarojgar Yojana Pursholgaon Bhentudi 39 Dewal Dewal 33
Our Programs

Skill Development & Eco Training Initiatives

Silai Training

Tailoring skill development programs for rural women to promote self-employment and financial independence.

Mushroom Production

Sustainable indoor farming training for youth and SHGs with low investment and high return opportunities.

Vermicompost

Organic fertilizer production training to improve soil health and generate eco-friendly rural income.

Handicraft Training

Bamboo and forest waste handicraft training under CAT Plan for women empowerment and local livelihood.

Beekeeping Training

Skill development programs on honey production and beekeeping techniques for women, marginal farmers, and rural youth to generate sustainable income.

Fire Prevention

Awareness and practical training programs for village volunteers and communities on forest fire prevention, safety measures, and environmental protection.

Community Impact

Sustainable Livelihood & Rural Empowerment

Through various eco-development initiatives, GKVS has enhanced skill development, promoted sustainable income generation, encouraged women participation, reduced migration, and strengthened forest conservation.

  • Women Empowerment Through SHGs
  • Forest-Based Sustainable Livelihood
  • Reduced Seasonal Migration
  • Eco-Friendly Practices & Recycling
  • Community Participation & Awareness
  • Traditional Handicraft Promotion
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Training & Field Activities

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