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Shramik Janata Vikas Sanstha

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT · SINCE 1987

Together for stronger communities.

Rooted in rural Maharashtra, we work with communities to strengthen livelihoods, support women and farmers, and create lasting social change.

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Rural women and families gathered in an Indian village community
1987 The journey began
FOUNDED BY Mr. Aadinath
Ombale
Chairman, Shramik Janata Vikas Sanstha
22 villages at the beginning
OUR BEGINNING

A local vision that grew into lasting community action.

Shramik Janata Vikas Sanstha began with a deep understanding of the social and economic challenges faced by communities in the Jaoli and Mahabaleshwar blocks of Satara district.

Inspired to create meaningful change, Mr. Aadinath Ombale mobilized local youth in 1987. The early work supported families affected by the Koyna Dam project while building confidence through agriculture, dairy development and access to government welfare schemes.

1987

Community Work Began

Local youth and families came together across 22 villages.

1995

Formally Registered

The initiative grew into Shramik Janata Vikas Sanstha.

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WHO WE ARE

Our Story

Rural women and families gathered for a community initiative
1987 Journey Started
FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN

Mr. Aadinath Ombale

A vision shaped by a deep understanding of the social and economic challenges faced by rural communities.

COMMUNITY-LED DEVELOPMENT

Rooted in People

Shramik Janata Vikas Sanstha works to improve the lives of people in remote and underdeveloped regions of Satara district, Maharashtra. The organization began by mobilizing local youth in the Jaoli and Mahabaleshwar blocks and building solutions around real community needs.

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Beginning with 22 Villages

The early work focused on families affected by the Koyna Dam project, confidence building, dairy development and agriculture.

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Formally Registered in 1995

Early community initiatives grew into a registered organization committed to sustainable social and economic development.

03

Expanding Community Impact

Today, the organization supports women, tribal communities, marginal farmers, rural families and working animals.

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WHERE WE WORK

Our Focus Areas

Working with people, livelihoods, health, animals and the environment to build stronger rural communities.

Rural Indian women participating in a community gathering
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Women’s Empowerment

Strengthening self-help groups, leadership, financial inclusion, health awareness and women-led livelihoods.

Young women from an indigenous rural community in India
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Tribal Development

Supporting rights, leadership, community institutions and sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Women farmers working together in a green agricultural field
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Sustainable Agriculture

Helping small farmers adopt ecological practices, form farmer groups and improve market access.

04

Rural Entrepreneurship

Building business skills, financial confidence and opportunities for sustainable microenterprises.

260 microenterprises established
05

Rural Health

Improving awareness, prevention, counseling and access to essential health services in vulnerable communities.

Health with dignity and awareness
Working donkey supporting a family livelihood in India
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Animal Welfare

Promoting veterinary care, owner awareness and humane treatment for working equines that support rural families.

Explore how these focus areas translate into measurable community impact.

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A rural community in Maharashtra
OUR IMPACT

Change that can be seen, shared and sustained.

Each number represents people, communities and livelihoods strengthened through long-term participation and locally rooted action.

SATARA · THANE · RAIGAD
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Villages Reached

Through the long-term people’s institutions and livelihoods initiative.

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Women Supported

With stronger livelihoods, health awareness and community networks.

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Microenterprises

Established through the Rural Entrepreneurship Development Project.

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Equines Reached

Through animal welfare, veterinary care and owner awareness programs.

These are project-specific figures from Shramik Janata Vikas Sanstha’s documented initiatives.

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FEATURED PROJECTS

Our Work in Action

Community-led initiatives designed to strengthen livelihoods, rights, health and long-term local resilience.

Rural women participating in a community self-help group initiative Women & Livelihoods
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Women’s Self-Help Groups & Livelihood Development

Building women-led institutions that encourage savings, financial inclusion, leadership and sustainable income opportunities across rural communities.

300 Women’s SHGs 6,000+ Women reached
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ACCOUNTABILITY & TRUST

Transparency keeps every contribution connected to its purpose.

Shramik Janata Vikas Sanstha maintains annual reports, audit documents and trustee information to support responsible governance and clear public accountability.

Mumbai Public Trust Act, 1950 Registration No. F-3955 (Satara)
PROJECT SUPPORT & COLLABORATION

Organizations associated with documented initiatives over the years.

Swissaid Oxfam NABARD Brooke India
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