GVNML (Gram Vikas Navyuvak Mandal Laporiya)

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In 1977 an informal group of vibrant youth of Laporiya village initiated development works. This group was very much concerned about the degraded and poor conditions of natural resources of the village resulting in poor environment, crisis of water and fodder resources availability. These conditions prompted them to initiate voluntary action for repair of existing water harvesting structures namely the village pond and for development of village commons. The significant feature of this action was Shramdaan (work for devotation and no payment for work) by local residents.
This group was registered in 1986 in the name of Gram Vikas Navyuwak Mandal, Laporiya (GVNML).

Vision:
Empowering rural communities living in the harsh environment coupled with challenging conditions (arid and semi-arid regions) of Rajasthan to live with dignity and strive for improved and better livelihood options and solutions.

Mission:
GVNML will work to soften the life of rural communities by secured livelihood, well managed common property resources, improve agriculture and livestock production systems and sub-systems, enhanced green cover with active participation of local people`s institutions. GVNML is of the view that all families will enjoy proper reproductive health care and every child will enjoy their rights. GVNML strives for equity, gender balance and social justice in all HRD interventions. GVNML will work for ecosystem restoration and will create an enabling conducive environment for every creature on earth to enjoy its life.

Our work
GVNML facilitates local action by building alliances and carrying out capacity building in community based organisations, believing that empowering villagers is the only way to sustainably develop. We push power into the hands of local people, ensuring individuals are aware of their entitlements and claim their rights.
GVNML working area now is endowed with ponds, Chaukas (innovative technique for Pastureland development and in-situ soil and water conservation), canals, local flora and fauna that have help improve people's livelihoods. The rain water now is stored in village ponds to cater to the needs of the community for the full year.

Programmes:
• Community Based Management of Natural Resources ( sustain agriculture and livestock production/ productivity; reduce climate risks; creating adptability of climate change)
• Water and Sanitation (create social preparedness to avail drinking water)
• Livelihood solutions (create social environment & support system; securing sustainable livelihood)
• Women’s Empowerment
• Environmental improvement/ enhancement – creating awareness

Jagveer Singh is the Chief Executive Officer of Gram Vikas Navyuwak Mandal, Laporiya (GVNML).

For other net participants we can offer an expert guidance through trained staff, give an expert opinion, procure expert information and establish new contacts in the field of our work.