About Abhilasha Samiti
Abhilasha Samiti, Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand), is dedicated to empowering communities through education, social welfare, and development programs for a brighter, self-reliant future.”
About Abhilasha Samiti
Abhilasha Samiti, Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) is a voluntary non-governmental organization established in 2007 (informally) and registered in 2019 under the Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860. We are dedicated to empowering rural communities through education, healthcare, livelihood promotion, biodiversity conservation, and social awareness.
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Our vision
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đź“Ś Focus Areas
Education – Abhilasha Academy, tribal education, and skill development training.
Health – Medical camps, sanitation initiatives, safe drinking water, and maternal & child health programs.
Rural Development – Self-Help Groups (SHGs), irrigation support, soil and water conservation, and farmers’ training.
Environment – Plantation drives, biodiversity conservation awareness, and nursery development.
Women Empowerment – Awareness programs, vocational training, livelihood promotion, and women’s rights advocacy.
Campaigns – Anti-human trafficking, Right to Education, Yoga awareness, and Fire-Free Himalaya initiatives.
đź‘Ą Our Strength
A dedicated team of 25+ experts from diverse fields including social work, agriculture, biodiversity, information technology, media, and women empowerment.
Our Core Values
Honesty
Transparency & Accountability
Mutual Respect
Cost Efficiency
Creativity
Gender Sensitivity
Participation
Solidarity
🌍Key Programs
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Abhilasha Academy(Didihat) – Providing education and skill training to rural and tribal children.
PMKSY 2.0 – Focused on irrigation development, spring-shed management, and accounting training for local communities.
CAMPA Project – Supporting nursery development and livelihood enhancement through Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
Fire-Free Himalaya Campaign – Promoting forest fire prevention and community awareness for environmental protection.
Van Panchayat Planning – Developing management plans for 1,650 Van Panchayats (forest councils) in Pithoragarh district.
Microplanning Project – Creating detailed development plans for 175 villages in Champawat district.
Eco-Livelihood Projects – Encouraging sustainable livelihoods through eco-tourism initiatives like the Jim Corbett Eco Trail.
Cultural Exchange Program – Conducted in collaboration with Nehru Yuva Kendra to promote youth engagement and cultural awareness.
History and Background
Established informally in 2007–2008 and formally registered in 2019–2020 under the Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860, ABHILASHA SAMITI is a national-level voluntary organization dedicated to community development. Active across rural and urban areas of Pithoragarh and nearby districts such as Champawat, Almora, and Bageshwar, the Samiti works to strengthen rural livelihoods, empower women, promote health awareness, conserve biodiversity, and preserve cultural heritage. It also leads awareness campaigns on the Right to Education, fights human trafficking, and supports Self Help Groups through skill and employment-oriented training for sustainable growth.
Genesis of the Organization
Although organization has been registered recently in 2020, because of its working in unofficial shape for a long time it has developed a big team of trained and experienced workers. The number of rural development workers/resource persons is 18; training staff in different Project is 07. Thus, total number of workers is 25.
Organizational Belief
He organization has similar beliefs to those for which it was initially founded. This include issues related to…
Biodiversity Conservation
Human Trafficking – Public Awareness
Human Trafficking – Public Awareness
Right to Education Awareness Programs
SHG Formation & Employment-oriented Training
Yoga Education & Health Awareness
Tourism & Pilgrimage Promotion (Uttarakhand & other states)
Tourism Sector – Employment Training
Promotion & Operation of Educational Institutions
Women’s Rights & Empowerment; Social Justice & Livelihoods
Birth/Death Anniversary of National Saints – Commemorations
Programs For the past years we have been working in field of
- Child Education
- Composite Management Plane in District Pithoragarh
- Capacity Buildup Program for Panchyat Mambers
- Orientation Program PMKSY-2.0
- Spring Shed Management Training Program (PMKSY-2.0)
- Accounting Training Program (PMKSY-2.0)
- Celebration of Birth/Death Anniversary of National Saints.
- Accounting Training Program (PMKSY-2.0)
- Celebration of Birth/Death Anniversary of National Saints.
- Formation of SHGs and their trainings
- Sustainable Development
- Rural Development
- Health, Child and Women development
- Research program in social work
- Environment protection and Agriculture development