Gram Disha Trust
Creating Sustainable Value for Smallholders in India and Himalayan Ecosystems
- Bronze Certified 2023
- 80G
- 12A
Cause Area
Geographies Served
Programs
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Gram Disha Self Help Group (SHG)
District
New Delhi
Mandi
States
Delhi
Himachal Pradesh
Gram Disha Self Help Group (SHG) is a cooperative of small-scale mountain farmers, nurtured and guided by Gram Disha Trust. The SHG oversees the management of the "Gram Bhawan" farmers' center and the Model Farm. This serves as a hub for experimentation, contemplation, and practical application of sustainable agriculture techniques. The core essence driving the SHG's activities is encapsulated in a singular notion: a commitment to pure thought.
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Lauhaar Shaastra - Blacksmith Scripture Project
District
Mandi
States
Himachal Pradesh
https://gramdisha.org/blog/
On June 1, 2024, these seven interns began their experiential learning journey about the Lauhaars (Blacksmith) community of Pangna.
This internship, conducted by Gram Disha Trust, was divided into two parts: an online component and an offline component. The offline part involved a carefully designed field research period to provide hands-on exposure to the community interactions of Pangna, specifically focusing on the Lauhaars and their associated communities. The offline part was decided in collaboration with the Lauhaars and Farmers of Pangna Valley.
The goal of this internship is to produce a comprehensive document called “Śāstra/Shaastra” that details the craft traditions of the Lauhaar community, their socioeconomic conditions, environment, cultural beliefs, and some of their histories.
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Organic Certification Training
District
Mandi
States
Himachal Pradesh
Kerala
https://gramdisha.org/organic-cert-training/
I am Dr. Nitika Negi, Ph.D. in Entomology (Agriculture) hailing from Himachal Pradesh. In this blog post, I am excited to share with you my enriching experience and insights gained from two-month training program at LACON Quality Certification in Thiruvalla, Kerala, India, which covered a spectrum of topics including National and International Organic standards as well as procedures for inspection and certification.
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GLACIAL FLOUR POWER
District
Mandi
States
Himachal Pradesh
https://gramdisha.org/glacial-flour-power/
In 2020 Gram Disha Trust undetook a short collboration with the Cabot Institute (University of Bristol) on the usage and efficacy of Glacial soil flows for agriculture.
This research followed a lecture visit by our founding Trustee Ashish Gupta-jee, to Bristol for discussions on topic “Bioavailability of minerals and nutrition of glacial flows on riparian agriculture systems of Sub-Himalayan region – Possibilities and Socio-cultural Impact” in 2018. Continued enagement with Cabot Institute and Gram Disha Trust was undertaken towards developing a mechanism for collabortive consideration on this subject.
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Karsog Natural Farmer Producer Company (KNFPC)
District
Mandi
States
Himachal Pradesh
Grant Making for KNFPC farmers - to open three sub-outlet and collection centers for Collection of Natural Farming produce for market linkage.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/guptaji_iym2023-gramdishatrust-foodsystems-activity-7203726794103873536-XhqB/
Impact Metrics
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100 Farmers
Program Name
Grant Making for Karsog Natural Farmer Producer Company (KNFPC) Himachal Pradesh
Year-wise Metrics- 2023-24 100
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AADTG2251N
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Registration Number
IN-DL01909393065537Q
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CSR Form 1
Not Available
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80G
AADTA6372QF20211
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12A
AADTG2251NE20214
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FCRA
Not Available
About
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Headquarters
New Delhi, Delhi
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Since
2019
Impact
Since our formation we have participated in advoacy events across India and Globally to represent the case of Smallholder farmers in India. As part of our initiative, we also mentor urban youth to develop a sence of belonging and relatability to Rural Areas of India. In the last 5 years we have conducted programs impacting 100 farmers directly and 5000 farmers indirectly. We have also mentored and promoted Farmer Producer Companies to establish itself with local markets. About 10 youth from Himachal Pradesh and other countries are mentored by our Trust to collaborate on programs on Local, National and Global levels.
Vision and Mission
The vision of Gram Disha Trust is 'Creating Sustainable Value for Smallholders in India and Himalayan Ecosystems'. Their mission is to build sustainable food systems by focusing on marketing and comprehensive supply chains, supporting farmers, especially women and geriatric farmers.
Political & Religious Declarations
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Political Affiliation
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Religious Affiliation
Location
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Offices in Cities
New Delhi
Other Details
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Type
Non-profit
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Sub Type
Trust
Website
Technology Adoption
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SOC 2 Compliant
No
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Financial Management
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Beneficiary Management