Bhartiya Jan Utthan Parishad (BJUP)

The Holistic Rural Development Program (HRDP), supported by HDFC Bank under the Parivartan initiative, is being implemented in the Nawada district of Bihar to enable sustainable and inclusive development of rural communities through integrated interventions across education, livelihoods, health & WASH, natural resource management and women empowerment. The program combines entrepreneurship development, promotion of natural and organic farming, establishment of mushroom and poultry units, high‐yield pulse cultivation, kitchen gardens and vegetable production to enhance rural livelihoods, while also improving community infrastructure such as smart schools, solar-based irrigation systems and renovated Anganwadi centres. With a strong focus on community participation, the program forms and strengthens local institutions like Village Development Committees and farmer collectives, conducts capacity-building and exposure visits, and organizes health and veterinary camps, thereby creating resilient rural communities capable of driving their own long-term progress.

The Community Empowerment Program (CEP) is designed to create long-term, self‐sustaining change within mica-dependent communities by addressing the root causes of poverty, vulnerability, illiteracy and poor working conditions. Focusing on five key domains—livelihood promotion, education, social entitlements, health & WASH, and advocacy—the program implements a mix of individual, small group and community-level interventions to ensure inclusive reach and relevance. Building on a graduation model, CEP supports ultra-poor households with livelihood assets, vocational skills and financial literacy, while also improving agricultural productivity through kitchen garden training and seed distribution. To enhance access to quality education, the program provides scholarships to deserving children, establishes Balwadi centres, schools and community libraries, and supplies schools with sports and learning materials alongside capacity-building for teachers. Health camps and hygiene awareness campaigns improve health outcomes, and specialised linkage camps and a dedicated Resource Centre enable communities to access their rightful social entitlements and government services, ultimately empowering mica-dependent communities to lead a dignified and resilient life.

BACCHE – Two Feet Ahead Together is a child-centric initiative focused on fostering holistic development for children living in the remote villages of Rajauli Block in Nawada district. The programme aims to empower children by actively engaging youth, strengthening community participation, and integrating ecological and experiential learning to promote quality education and build resilience. Through awareness‐building and dialogue, it enhances youth understanding of mental health while creating safe and supportive spaces for children with life skills training, sports and art-based activities. The initiative improves educational outcomes by providing teaching and learning materials, setting up Smart Classrooms and Child Resource Centres, and offering scholarship support to vulnerable out-of-school children. In addition, it promotes children’s health through personal and menstrual hygiene sessions, strengthens Bal Sansad mechanisms for child safety, and organises first aid and life skills training. Regular engagement with School Management Committees, parents and community members, as well as linkage camps for social entitlements and advocacy meetings on child protection issues, ensures community ownership and long-term sustainability.

The project aims to strengthen the quality of education in rural Bihar by establishing e-learning infrastructure in 56 government schools across Pakribarwan and Kashichak blocks, ultimately benefiting more than 5,000 students. By equipping schools with digital classrooms and access to curated educational content, the initiative seeks to improve teaching–learning processes, bridge the digital divide, and provide students with interactive and engaging learning opportunities. The availability of technology-enabled tools will enhance foundational competencies, support teachers in delivering curriculum effectively, and create a more inclusive learning environment for children in remote areas – thereby contributing to better learning outcomes and long-term educational advancement.

The Building Atmosphere for Child’s Holistic Development Protection and Nurturing (BACHPAN) programme is a child protection initiative that focuses on safeguarding and nurturing vulnerable children—particularly orphans, semi-orphans and those engaged in rag picking or child labour—by providing them with a safe, caring and enabling environment. The programme adopts a holistic approach to child development by strengthening residential care arrangements, raising awareness, and enhancing the social infrastructure around children through continuous training and capacity-building of families, community members and local institutions. It ensures meaningful child participation through regular interface meetings with administration, teachers and community representatives, enabling children to voice their concerns and access support. The initiative engages child clubs and guardian committees in the slums, provides parenting skills training to caregivers, and supports children’s educational needs through the provision of tuition assistance, education kits and ration supplies. BACHPAN also facilitates the enrolment of out-of-school children and links them and their families to relevant government schemes and social protection entitlements—creating a protective ecosystem that supports children’s holistic development and long-term wellbeing.

The initiative seeks to advance growth and prosperity among rural populations by promoting holistic village development and fostering self-reliance in line with the principles of Gram Swaraj. By integrating livelihood enhancement, social infrastructure development, natural resource management and community empowerment, the programme aims to strengthen local governance systems and enable communities to effectively manage their own development. Through community participation and capacity building, village institutions are strengthened to plan, implement and sustain development interventions, ultimately creating self-reliant villages that are economically vibrant, socially cohesive and environmentally sustainable.

The programme aims to improve the survival and overall quality of life of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) by ensuring access to comprehensive care, treatment and psychosocial support, while simultaneously strengthening community systems to create a more inclusive and supportive environment. By promoting awareness, reducing stigma and discrimination, and building the capacities of community networks and service providers, the initiative empowers PLHIV to exercise their rights and actively participate in community life—thereby fostering resilience, dignity and long-term wellbeing.

The Vidyaganga & Digital Classroom Programme, implemented by Bhartiya Jan Utthan Parishad in collaboration with eVidyaloka Bangalore, aims to strengthen learning outcomes by introducing digital education for government school students of Grades 5 to 8 in two schools of the Giriyak block in Nalanda district. Leveraging the expertise of qualified volunteer teachers and professionals, the programme delivers high-quality online lessons and innovative learning content through Android-based applications, thereby narrowing the digital divide for rural children. With the active support of parents, teachers and School Management Committees, digital devices such as tablets and smartphones are maintained to ensure uninterrupted learning. The initiative facilitates enrollment of students into digital learning, provides counselling and mentoring support to enhance digital access and usage, and regularly conducts feedback sessions with parents and educators to monitor progress and improve learning outcomes ultimately fostering a more engaging, inclusive and future-ready education system for rural students.