Shri Vivekanand Research and Training Institute

Shree Vivekanand Research and Training Institute (VRTI) at Mandvi, Kutch was established in 1975 and registered in 1980 under the Bombay Public Charit Read moreable Trust Act, 1950. The invaluable vision of Pujya KAKA with profound beliefs in rural development through participation has been the guiding force for all the activities of VRTI. The vision of VRTI hovers around the intensification of sustainability in agriculture, animal husbandry and rural art & craft with an emphasis on local psycho-socio-economic-and-environmental aspects precisely focused on the welfare of rural communities. VRTI is primarily imputed to its precise and focused execution of the programme aimed at social and community development in consonance with the local needs based on the principles of motivating, empowering and transferring the responsibilities on a participatory approach involving a wholesome community. The consummate activities subsume rainwater harvesting, creating drinking water resources & distribution systems, watershed development, prevention of salinity ingress, disaster management, livelihood, health & hygiene, education and capacity building. Environmental conservation activities for the sequestration of carbon dioxide are evolving as one of its core focus areas.

To intensify sustainability and promote participatory management of natural resources for community-centric systemic development in synergy with ecological conditions.

Over 45 years of experience in rural development, partnerships with government and corporate organizations, and multiple awards for water conservation and environmental efforts.