Jan Nirman Kendra

Works for the upliftment of underprivileged communities like Dalits, disadvantaged children, small and marginal farmers, migrant labourers, women, adolescents and youth by providing them with better livelihood opportunities, improved health care, education and other facilities

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About

  • Headquarters

    Muzaffarpur, Bihar

  • Since

    2010

Jan Nirman Kendra (JNK) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing community participation in agriculture and rural development. Founded by s Read moreocial scientists, educators, and development workers, JNK's mission is to create a humane society that improves livelihoods, education, and healthcare for underprivileged communities. They work primarily with marginalized groups, children, small farmers, laborers, women, adolescents, and youth in Bihar, with plans to expand across India. JNK's values include trust, transparency, respect, empathy, and responsibility, and their strategy involves collaborating with funding agencies to implement government programs and lawful activities. Their vision is to make the planet a better place to live.

Demographies Served

Impact

"1. 50 Farmer Clubs having 2,000 small and marginalised farmer members 2. Establishment of one Farmer Resource Centre 3. Agricultural Practices and Technologies: - Field trials and piloting of technologies and improved agriculture practices were conducted on a land area of 1,184 acres. - 1,155 farmers organised 500 demonstrations on recycling of organic wastes and green manuring on an area of 1,800 acres. - Adoption of coco-peat technology by 2,130 farmers for developing nursery crops (tomato and pumpkin) on 2,180 acres. 4. Goat-Based Livelihood Intervention: - Induction of 400 quality goats involving 400 poor farming families. - Introduction of improved goat-rearing practices to reduce mortality and improve body weight through the Pashu Sakhi approach. 5. Documentation and Sharing of Learnings: - Case studies and fact sheets were documented to share learnings with other development players."

Programs

  • Improved Agriculture Practices (IAP)

    District
    State

    The "Improved Agriculture Practices" project, funded by ITC's "Mission Sunehra Kal," is being implemented by Jan Nirman Kendra in Smastipur district. This annual project for 2019-20 is the fifth in a series initiated in 2015-16. It aims to enhance productivity through modern agriculture practices, machinery, and sustainable techniques, focusing on wheat and paddy cultivation, mushroom production, and farmer training. The project targets the Samastipur district, characterized by small land holdings and a predominantly agricultural economy. Its objectives include forming "Custom Hiring Centers," promoting modern farming, improving soil quality, and creating sustainable farm-based businesses.

  • Disaster Management

    State

    Support the victims during and post-disaster with essential needs such as food items.

Leadership Team

  • Vasudev Sah

    President

  • Rakesh Kumar Singh

    Secretary

  • Sabera Devi

    Treasurer

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

  • Registration ID

    2712/2009-10

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    BR/2017/0150623

  • FCRA

    031140105

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    Jay Ram Nagar, New police Line Chowk, At & P.O. Kolhua, Paigamarpur, Muzaffarpur, 843108

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society