Nivesh
Aims to strengthen systems in education, water, sanitation, and culture; notable programs include Ghummakkad Narain and Kathakar
- Bronze Certified 2023
About
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Headquarters
New Delhi, Delhi
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Since
2006
As a registered society since 2006 with 12A and 80G certification, the NGO collaborates with central and state governments, focusing on strengthening Read moreexisting systems in education, water, sanitation, and culture. Notable programs like Ghummakkad Narain and Kathakar, initiated with UNESCO, maintain dedicated websites and social media identities. In past COVID relief efforts, the organization provided rations to migrants and fed stray animals, continuing these efforts into the current year. They are extending support to underprivileged individuals out of work, sustaining animal welfare, and delivering medical aid. Collaborating with institutions, NGOs, and community workers, they aim to streamline efforts, ensuring comprehensive care and building capacity for future emergencies.
Cause Area
Programs
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Kathakar - International Storytellers Festival
The festival, held annually in Delhi since 2011, aims to preserve and promote the ancient art of storytelling, providing a platform for storytellers from India and abroad. It addresses the decline of storytelling in India, working to create a performance space and cultivate a new audience. The event, held at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts since 2013, includes evening sessions for diverse audiences, morning sessions for school students, and features panel discussions and workshops for storytellers. Additionally, a segment of the festival is hosted in various schools across Delhi and Uttarakhand.
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Kitabnama
The festival actively engages with youth to maintain their interest in literature and enhance thinking skills through workshops, discussions, debates, and interactions with writers. Hosted in colleges across Delhi and Dehra Dun, the section offers volunteering opportunities for students at various festival sections. Workshops on cultural heritage, photography, and broader topics like cultural understanding are conducted nationally for young adults and youth. The initiative aims to provide a holistic experience beyond literature, fostering a multifaceted engagement with cultural and intellectual pursuits.
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Ghummakkad Narain - The Travelling Children’s Literature Festival
It is an innovative initiative by NGOs Nivesh and Himalayan Heritage Art and Cultural Hub. Dedicated to promoting reading and literature appreciation in both private and government schools in English and Hindi, the festival honors the memory of writer Thakur Vishva Narain Singh. In collaboration with educational entities and publishers like Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan, National Book Trust, Penguin, and others, the festival aims to instill a love for literature. Partnerships with cultural institutions such as the French Embassy, Italian Cultural Centre, British Council, among others, contribute to the festival's diverse engagement.
Leadership Team
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Rachna Gahilote Bisht
President
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Anjan Kumar Singh
Secretary
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Yashwant Bisht
Treasurer
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
21-50
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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PAN Card
AAATN8578Q
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Registration ID
S-55249
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VO ID / Darpan ID
DL/2019/0239965
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
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Headquarters
L-14B, 2nd Floor, Front Side Malviya Nagar, New Delhi - 110017, Delhi, India
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Society