About
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Headquarters
Dahod, Gujarat
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Since
1992
Bhil Seva Mandal, Dahod, established in 1923 by Amritlal Vithaldas “Thakkar Bapa”, is a distinguished NGO committed to uplifting tribal communities—pa Read morerticularly the Bhil—across eastern Gujarat. Born out of the response to the devastating 1918–19 famine in Panchmahal, its founding was inspired by the urgent needs witnessed by Mahatma Gandhi and addressed by leaders like Sukhdev Trivedi, Indulal Yagnik, and Thakkar Bapa himself. With its headquarters on Thakkarbapa Road in Dahod, the organization has grown from a famine-relief initiative—providing subsidized grain, clothes, and livestock assistance—to a multifaceted social welfare institution. Its core mission now revolves around education, health, hygiene, women’s empowerment, agricultural support, cooperative formation, and eradicating entrenched superstitions . Over the decades, Bhil Seva Mandal has pioneered tribal Ashram schools in Jhalod, Jeswada, and Mirakhedi, operated fully by tribal coordinators—true to Thakkar Bapa’s vision that tribal leadership must drive community progress. The Mandal’s 2023–24 annual report highlights its continued momentum, celebrating collaboration with government bodies, corporate CSR initiatives, and notable dignitary visits such as Gujarat’s Education Minister, Chief Minister, and Governor .
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Programs
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The Ashram School Initiative
Since its inception in 1923 by Amritlal Vithaldas Thakkar (known as Thakkar Bapa), the Bhil Seva Mandal has championed the transformative potential of residential education for tribal children through its Ashram Schools. These schools, set up across Jeswada, Jhalod and other tribal regions, offer free lodging, boarding, and instruction grounded in community life, character building, and practical skills such as agriculture. Emphasizing discipline, hygiene, and cultural pride, the initiative ensures tribal youth gain academic foundations while staying connected to their traditions. Over a century later, the program continues to uplift and empower generations of tribal students.
Leadership Team
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Shri Shantilal V. Ninama
President
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Shri Parthing bhai M. Muniya
Vice President
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Shri Mukesh bhai B. Parmar
Secretary
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Shri Narsinh bhai K. Hathila
Trustee
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Shri Raman bhai K. Hathila
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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Registration ID
16306-F-6 panchmahals
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VO ID / Darpan ID
GJ/2016/0100822
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Parent Organisation
Central Social Welfare Board New Delhi
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust