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director@caritasindia.org Gram Nirman, meaning “making of a village,” is a community-led development program supported by Caritas Australia and implemented by Caritas India.
Rooted in the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, it empowers communities to identify local resources and plan their own progress. The program focuses on improving family incomes through on- and off-farm livelihoods, strengthening access to government schemes, and promoting dignity, well-being, and collective action. Since July 2021, it has reached 165 villages across Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh and expanded to 18 urban slums in East Delhi, supporting migrant families affected by HIV/AIDS through a Community Based Rehabilitation model.
- Chhattisgarh Bilaspur, Bastar, Rajnandgaon, Raigarh, Sarguja and Jashpur
- Jharkhand East Singhbhum, Saraikela, Ranchi, Hazaribagh and Latehar
- New Delhi East Delhi (18 urban slums)
Our Reach
- 3States
- 11Districts
- 110Villages + Urban Slums
- 13,768Population
Focus
Community Empowerment
Inclusive Development
Promoting Diverse Livelihood Opportunities
Institutional Strengthening
Impact
- 1493 farmers increased production, ensuring food security and income growth.
- Over a thousand school children now have access to nutrient-rich vegetables.
- Supported 38 livelihood initiatives, benefiting 570 farmers.
- Facilitated 4105 members with social welfare schemes.
- Listed 1752 migrants and 1245 PWDs for inclusion.
- Assisted 6183 members in accessing local health service
News
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"After learning once more that ragi strengthens immunity, I have grown it and have begun adding it into our diet."
Leelmati Hembrom
"People used to call me 'mad' for planting hundreds of trees. Now, I assist fellow farmers, teaching them integrated farming methods. With a fish pond, mango and moringa trees, and various crops,…
Mangal Singh Diggi
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