ABOUT US
We Build People
Pararth Samiti was established on April 1, 2000, by a group of dedicated individuals as a registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). With 23 years of experience in social work, the organization currently focuses on addressing critical issues such as health, nutrition, education, and livelihoods, primarily within marginalized tribal communities. Pararth Samiti is driven by a set of core objectives, including the comprehensive development of rural underprivileged populations, support for government and agency-sponsored projects, collaboration with like-minded organizations, program organization to achieve its goals, and the advocacy for critical issues such as family planning, afforestation, and the eradication of child labor. We have field-based teams that live and work with communities on the ground.
VISION
A society free of social and economic uncertainties where everyone gets equal opportunities to excel.
MISSION
To work for comprehensive development of poor, tribal, and marginalized communities by promoting inclusive development processes and strengthening people’s institutions.
WHERE WE WORK
Currently, Pararth Samiti works in 125 villages of four administrative blocks in Chhindwara reaching out to more than 6,500 families. These families belong to historically marginalized Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, and other vulnerable sections. The organization has also been able to mobilize and intensively work on aspects of livelihoods, education, nutrition and health with the tribal communities including Bhariya community, one of the 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India. The community, which is dominant in the Patalkot region, lives in remote villages with very little road accessibility or infrastructure.
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TESTIMONIALS
Voices from the Ground
“The promotion of the nutrition garden and five-layer kitchen garden helped Aayush become healthy. We could afford regular vegetables in both our meals. Aayush used to eat tomatoes and green vegetables straight from the garden!”
RAJWATI MASCOLAY
Shrijot, Tamia
“After understanding the nuances of sustainable farming, I have been using compost manure, Jeev Amrit and homemade bio- pesticide in all my crops. The productivity of my farm is as good as any other inorganic farmer in the region.”
SUKAN SINGH BHARTI
Rated, Tamia
”Women and children did not come to the Anganwadi for regular visits or check-up. This has changed now. Maa Beti Sammelan is organized on a regular basis. Moreover, Parath Samiti has also provided a platform to bring together ANM, ASHA and Anganwadi workers along with the community.”
ASHA BHARTI
Tamia
Our On-ground Team
Meet our Intern
Ashutosh Gupta
Ashutosh worked on health and sanitation with rural women, facilitated vocational training for girls, and assisted in CSR funding meetings to support Pararth Samiti's initiatives.
Bachelor's in Economics
Meet the Founders
President
Manjiri Chande
She has more than 25 years of experience in managing and implementing development projects supported by government, national and international agencies. She has managed projects mainly in gender equity, health and nutrition, livelihoods, governance, and environmental conservation. Currently looks after resource mobilization and partnerships for the organization.
Treasurer
Sagir Khan
He has more than 25 years of experience in managing and implementing development projects. Currently looks after organization's finances, reporting, fund mobilization, system setting within the organization and capacity building of staff.
Secretary
Baby Kasture
For the last 15 years she has been an active member of Pararth Samiti's board. She is a retired Bal Mandir teacher. She has been supporting the organization for the past 10 years in Education program.
Ramdas Nagre
With over 13 years of experience in health, nutrition, education and livelihood theme, he brings extensive expertise and dedication to the organization. Currently serves as the Block Project Coordinator for these programs.
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Seema Patel
With more than 14 years of experience in finances and accounting, Seema currently works as Account Officer in organization.
Master of Commerce (M.Com)
PGDCA
Kalpana Parteti
Coming from a local tribal community, Kalpana has been with Pararth Samiti for 18 years. She specializes in gender, livelihood, health, and nutrition projects for women and adolescents. Currently, she is the Master Trainer at the block level.
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Dharasingh
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Devki
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)