About Us
Janvikas Samajik Sanstha is a grassroots NGO committed to transforming lives across rural, tribal, and underserved communities of Maharashtra. For over three decades, Janvikas has worked with communities to create pathways of dignity and opportunity through initiatives in education, health, livelihoods, agriculture, natural resource management, disaster response, and women’s empowerment.Together with like-minded partners, Janvikas continues to work toward a future where equity and empowerment are realities for all.
From disaster relief during earthquakes, floods, and droughts to COVID-19 community kitchens, Janvikas has always stood at the forefront of humanitarian response. Housing, sanitation, and renewable energy initiatives further reflect its commitment to dignity and sustainability.Today, Janvikas is more than an NGO, it is a people’s movement. Rooted in compassion and resilience, it continues to inspire inclusive growth and lasting change, carrying forward a legacy of 30+ years of service and justice.
Our Impact
Families positively impacted
Migrant Children enrolled in schools
Primary Schools started for Tribals
hectors of land Agriculture ready
Sustainable water access for villages.
Our Programs
EDUCATION
Janvikas empowers the next generation by providing educational resources and guidance to children from vulnerable backgrounds. By ensuring access to quality learning, the initiative helps break the cycle of poverty and prepares children to pursue a more stable and successful future.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Janvikas empowers widows and marginalized women by providing them with secure land titles, safe housing, and sustainable livelihood opportunities. By fostering financial independence and leadership within the community, the organization helps women regain their dignity
WATER & ENVIRONMENT
JVSS is committed to protecting the planet by implementing natural resource management and water conservation projects. These initiatives focus on promoting sustainable environmental practices and restoring local ecosystems to ensure a greener and more resilient future for the community.
HEALTH & SANITATION
The organization promotes healthy living by encouraging the use of household toilets and safe drinking water practices to eliminate waterborne diseases. Through waste management awareness and regular community cleanliness drives, JVSS fosters collective responsibility for maintaining a pollution-free environment.
AGRICULTURE & LIVLIHOOD
Focusing on economic stability, this program supports farmers and widows with modern agricultural techniques and sustainable income-generating opportunities. By addressing the root causes of mounting debt, JVSS helps families achieve financial independence and long-term food security.
Our Partners
The collaborative endeavors with esteemed partners such as SBI General Insurance, Aditya Birla Group, Tata Trust, Azim Premji Foundtion, Owens Corning India, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Reliance Foundation, Smile Foundation,Oxfams and others amplify the impact and enable Janvikas to reach greater heights in the mission to uplift the underprivileged. With a steadfast commitment to empowerment and social change,JVSS remains dedicated to creating a more equitable and inclusive society
Impact Stories
Real stories of transformation from the communities we work with.Through education, women empowerment, and sustainable development, Janvikas is helping build brighter futures.
Access to safe sanitation remains a major challenge for many rural households, particularly affecting women, children, and elderly family members.
Ghodekhur village in Kej Taluka of Beed district, Maharashtra, has a population of 263 and is primarily inhabited by families from the historically marginalized Gopal community.
Nimundra village in Kej Taluka of Beed district, Maharashtra, with a population of 652, is located in a remote hilly belt where basic infrastructure and livelihood opportunities are limited.