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Arid Communities and Technologies (ACT)

Enhances livelihoods in arid regions through technology, community involvement, and policy advocacy

  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Kutch, Gujarat

  • Since

    2004

Arid Communities and Technologies (ACT) is an NGO based in the arid region of Kutch, aiming to enhance the livelihoods of communities in similar areas Read more by addressing ecological challenges through technology and community involvement. It's registered under the Societies Act, 1860, and Charitable Trust Act, 1950, founded by young professionals committed to improving development quality using technology. ACT focuses on programs like Participatory Groundwater Management (PGWM) in arid regions, demonstrating Urban Watershed management, and training Barefoot Hydro-geologists. It provides technical support for community-led projects, emphasizing innovative solutions like community aquifer management. Additionally, it creates databases and knowledge systems on natural resources, particularly in Kutch and other arid parts of Gujarat, and engages in policy advocacy with governmental and non-governmental bodies.

Demographies Served

Cause Area

Sector

Sub Sector

Programs

  • Participatory Groundwater management (PGWM)

    Conserving and using groundwater, requires a mix of good science, suitable technology, and a strong social commitment.
    A PGWM is a method of managing groundwater and natural resources that involves the local community in resource planning and management. This approach ensures that groundwater resources are managed sustainably and equitably.

  • Training and Capacity Building

    Establishes communities across the nation that are knowledgeable about groundwater. ACT has used a transdisciplinary strategy to achieve the goal of groundwater management with extensive engagement, and as an intervention, it is improving the capacity of all players in privatization.
    provides students with a range of courses and classes with training and capacity-building programs at different levels.
    To improve the techno-social-managerial capacity of different stakeholders (such as individuals, CBOs, GOs, students, etc.) in the field of water resource management, ACT founded the Knowledge Management Unit (KMU).

Leadership Team

  • PARTHASARATHY RENGARAJAN

    President

  • SANDEEP INDU VIRMANI

    Vice President

  • YOGENDRASINH JILUBHA JADEJA

    Director

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

    AABTA2504Q

  • Registration ID

    F/1170/KACHCHH

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    GJ/2018/0209267

  • 12A

    AABTA2504QE20214

  • 80G

    AABTA2504QF20214

  • FCRA

    042050072

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    A-52, Changleshwr Society, Opp. Ranjanwadi, Pramukhswami Nagar, Mundra Road Relocation Site, Bhuj, Kutch, 370001

    Directions

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Other

Website

Financial Details

 Income / Expenses

  • 2017-18

    Income
    Rs.24,204,756
    Expenses
    Rs.19,557,133
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.3,314,689
    Program Expenses
    Rs.16,242,444
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  • 2018-19

    Income
    Rs.32,324,079
    Expenses
    Rs.32,232,480
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.6,191,321
    Program Expenses
    Rs.26,041,159
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  • 2019-20

    Income
    Rs.25,292,843
    Expenses
    Rs.24,776,388
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.2,570,208
    Program Expenses
    Rs.22,206,180
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