Dharamitra is a non-governmental voluntary organization founded by a froup of scientists technologists and social activists devoted to the cause of sustainable rural development through appropriate S & T applications. The institute was registered in 1988.
Mission
The organizational goal in sustainable development of the rural people by the application of eco-friendly technologies through the judicious use of natural resources.
Vision
Identification of the problems faced by the rural people requiring science and technology intervention.
Generation of eco-friendly technologies for solution of these problems .
Dissemination of optimized technologies to rural masses through grass root level NGOs.
Awareness creation among rural masses about the importance of conservation and judicious use of natural resources for meeting the livelihood needs of the poor people.
Networking of NGOs for rural development through appropriate science and technology inputs.
Date of Starting the Projects (projects undertaken since inception)
Registered as public charitable trust
(no.f.-1034, wardha) and as registered society (mah/561/87,wardha)
FCRA No.084000026
Major activities of NGO’s
Research and dissemination of technologies relevant to rural areas on following areas:
Sustainable agriculture and organic recycling
Rock bee management
Paper and board from banana waste
Cultivation & processing of aromatic and medicinal plants
Renewable energy and alternative fuel
Watershed management
Preservation and processing of fruits
Providing training and services to stake holders (information enclosed separately )
To run income generation activities
Contributions to the society
Funding through department of science and technology, CAPART ,swiss aid India ,miner irrigation division Maharashtra ,state agriculture department.
Target group beneficiaries
Small and marginal farmers, youth women.
Geographical spread of the organization
State Maharashtra-Vidharbha
Number of locations of the activities
District: Wardha’ Yavatmal, Amarawati ,Akola and Washim
Awards recognition/ achievements
Several momentoes have been received but no award specifically
Manpower involved in the project’s
Fulltime
28
Part time
09
Less than 40 years of age
26
Man/women
Men-27 women :10
Activities for the youth
Awareness generation, training and implementation of organic farming technology package in villages. Entrepreneurship development through various activities as described in row 5.
