Central Himalayan Rural Action Group (CHIRAG)

Works to improve the quality life of rural people in the Central Himalaya through interventions in health, education, agriculture, livelihood and natural resource management by promoting the sustainable ownership and management of common resources by the community

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Natural Resource Management

    District

    Bageshwar

    States

    Uttarakhand

    Through education, technical support, and community mobilization, the initiative promotes sustainable community natural resource management. The programme is dynamic, evolving to meet changing community and regional needs. At Chirag, natural resource management is viewed as an integrated concept, with interdependent activities. Encompassing forestry, fodder, spring recharge, animal husbandry, and watershed development, the programme ensures a comprehensive approach. With over 25 years of experience, technical assistance extends to other Grassroots Development Organisations in Uttarakhand. Activities in watershed development, like Pirna and Ghangal Kuluwa, cover forestry, soil conservation, agriculture, water supply, and livelihoods.

  • Livelihood

    District

    Nainital

    States

    Uttarakhand

    Given the risks farmers face due to climate change and market unpredictability, rural households need diversified livelihoods. Chirag facilitates communities in strengthening their options through agriculture, horticulture, agricultural marketing, finance, and animal husbandry programmes. In 1996, Chirag played a role in establishing Kumaun Grameen Udyog (KGU), reinvesting profits into rural development. Promoting cash crops benefits farmers, curbing migration and preventing land sale. Agri-marketing aids small-scale farmers, while community-based institutions, particularly self-help groups, empower farmers economically, fostering independence and financial inclusion. Livestock support initiatives address fodder access and animal health.

  • Health

    District

    Dehradun

    States

    Uttarakhand

    Since its inception, Chirag has been dedicated to addressing health-related challenges. Over time, health initiatives have evolved to effectively respond to the community's needs. The Chirag Hospital in Sargakhet delivers curative services. The Preventive and Promotive Health Programme collaborates with Health Committees across 65 Gram Panchayats, empowering ASHA workers in fulfilling their roles. The efforts are directed towards improving access to clean drinking water and sanitation. Regular health camps are organised at the village level to foster awareness and promote health and sanitation practices, contributing to the overall well-being of the population.

  • Education

    District

    Nainital

    States

    Uttarakhand

    In rural Kumaun, Government-funded primary schools face challenges in delivering quality education due to remoteness, insufficient resources, and institutional constraints. Addressing the urgency of improving education, initiatives were implemented. The BalShikshak program introduced auxiliary teachers, a library program aimed at children, and a scholarship initiative for girls. Additionally, a primary school was established in Simayal, serving as a model for exemplary education. Chirag's direct involvement in managing pre and primary schools has played a pivotal role in influencing positive changes within the government education system at district and state levels.

Leadership Team

  • Dr. Badrish Singh Mehra

    Executive Director

  • Amit Singh Bisht

    Member

  • Dr. Brij Mohan Tankha

    Member

  • Sanjay Joshi

    Team lead

  • Vikas Rawat

    Project Coordinator

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATC0256C

  • Registration Number

    16928

  • CSR Form 1

    CSR00004689

  • 80G

    AAATC0256CF19875

  • 12A

    AAATC0256CE20164

  • FCRA

    231650446

About

  • Headquarters

    Nainital, Uttarakhand

  • Since

    1986

Impact

CHIRAG has recharged 67 springs, impacting approximately 6,750 individuals and enhancing water availability by 60 million liters per annum.

Vision and Mission

CHIRAG's vision is to be a catalyst for creating a society rooted in dignity, justice and solidarity. Its mission is to improve the quality of life of rural people, especially the poor and women, in the Central Himalaya through interventions in health, education, natural resource management, and livelihood options.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    Village Simayal, P.O. Nathuwakhan District Nainital, Nainital, Uttarakhand

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Society

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management