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Rural Centre for Human Interests

Works towards reduction of poverty and suffering by addressing the problem of contaminated water supplies, food shortage and inadequate shelter

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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About

  • Headquarters

    Solan, Himachal Pradesh

  • Since

    1980

The Rural Centre for Human Interests (RUCHI) is a non-political, non-profit organization dedicated to rural development in India. It was established i Read moren October 1980 in a remote village in Chopal, Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh. The organization's headquarters is currently situated in the Technology Resource Centre (TRC), a newly constructed complex. RUCHI's diverse activities include raising awareness, empowering communities, providing micro-credit, offering preventive healthcare, promoting sanitation, enhancing environmental quality, extending agricultural and horticultural practices, conserving soil and water resources, utilizing alternative energy sources, fostering rural technologies, and supporting various economic endeavors. Priority is given to alleviating poverty and addressing challenges such as contaminated water supplies, food scarcity, and inadequate housing. RUCHI collaborates with grassroots organizations through the TRC to build their capacities and showcase effective local techniques.

Demographies Served

Cause Area

Sector

Sub Sector

Programs

  • Natural Resource Management

    District

    State

    RUCHI prioritizes the optimal management of natural resources, including soil, water, and vegetation. Through an integrated watershed development approach, the community is actively engaged in environmental resource management. This holistic strategy encompasses soil and water conservation, environmental sanitation, and the promotion of organic farming practices.

    Watershed management techniques play a crucial role in mitigating soil erosion, reclaiming degraded lands, enhancing soil moisture, capturing rainwater, mitigating floods, replenishing groundwater, and restoring vegetation. Over time, these efforts lead to the restoration of rainfall patterns, improvement of the climate, regeneration of soil fertility, rejuvenation of greenery, and revitalization of the environment. Additionally, they enhance the well-being of villagers, making them self-sufficient in food, firewood, fodder, fruit, health, and hygiene.

Leadership Team

  • Mahip Dagar

    Coordinator

  • Dharamvir Singh

    Executive Director

  • Madan Lal

    Coordinator, IVS

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    6-20

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATR2766E

  • Registration ID

    2995/83

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    HP/2017/0166800

  • 12A

    AAATR2766EE20214

  • 80G

    AAATR2766EF20214

  • FCRA

    182520005

  • CSR Registration Number

    CSR00014076

Location

  • Headquarters

    Bandh, Bhaguri – Distt. Solan, Himachal Pradesh,, 173233

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society

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Financial Details

 Income / Expenses

  • 2022-23

    Income
    Rs.3,941,289
    Expenses
    Rs.4,089,181
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.836,681
    Program Expenses
    Rs.3,252,500
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