About
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Headquarters
Gurgaon, Delhi
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Since
1995
Pragya is actively providing livelihood and food security to the poor farmers in rural areas through training them in cultivation of high yield and hi Read moregh profit crops. It also encourages the villagers to explore their culture by involving them in their handicrafts which can generate additional income for them. Besides India the organisation is also active in Kenya, Nepal, Bangladesh, United Kingdom and the United States of America. It works for the welfare of women in the underprivileged communities by training them about their rights in society. Since women may find it difficult to use heavy farming tools the organisation is trying to identify women friendly tools. Pragya also works to address violence and abuse against women. The organisation encourages protection and conservation of nature through jointly working with schools, institutions and the government to create awareness about climate change and its bad effects. It promotes renewable energy projects, water conservation, biodiversity management and green livelihood. It works in the area of heath and sanitation though a programme named “WASH”. Within the programme the organisation implements the most appropriate water solutions after study in villages. It is involved in construction of toilets using low cost and low maintenance methods. It sets up pop up clinics in remote areas to address the need for medical attention to the poor. To address the need of education in marginalized communities Pragya is running school on wheels initiative which travels to very remote parts of the country and deliver quality and basic education to the children. It is also active in providing adult education. Pragya is also involved in providing emergency services in case of natural disasters, It has expertise and experience in handling such emergencies. It has developed a disaster management program to prepare in advance in disaster prone areas and when the disaster strikes shares responsibility in rehabilitation and rebuilding the lives of those affected. It has several platforms for the international community to exchange views and programmes to conserve nature and also get to know disaster preparedness methods. It also implements solutions to enable research into the problems faced by specific communities and target these issues through carefully made solutions.
Cause Area
Sector
Programs
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LIVELIHOODS AND FOOD SECURITY
StatePragya collaborates with some of the most impoverished communities residing in harsh environments on the fringes of society. These communities, primarily consisting of small and marginal farming households, often grapple with entrenched poverty, persistent food insecurity, and the constant uncertainty associated with subsistence agriculture in unstable climates exacerbated by climate change. They encounter numerous socioeconomic challenges, characterized by limited access to education, skill deficits, and a dearth of employment opportunities, leading to widespread job insecurity and elevated levels of unemployment.
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NICHE SECTOR LIVELIHOODS
StateRural communities across India are confronting unprecedented challenges to their traditional agriculture-based livelihoods, exacerbated by the effects of climate change. Declining soil quality and disruptions to water supplies, particularly pronounced in mountainous areas, pose significant threats to cultivatable land, which is often fragmented due to generational land division and limited access to irrigation. Moreover, geographic isolation and rugged terrain hinder access to regional markets, leading to exploitative supply chains that disadvantage smallholder farmers. Additionally, limited job opportunities in smallholding agriculture contribute to high rates of youth outmigration to urban areas in search of employment, further exacerbating economic challenges in rural regions.
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
100+
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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Registration ID
2794
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VO ID / Darpan ID
HR/2017/0150842
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12A
AAATP5645CE20214
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80G
AAATP5645CF20214
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FCRA
172270014
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust