About Us

Jivan Vikas

Empowers marginalized tribes in Sundargarh by ensuring access to rights, education, and livelihoods. Through advocacy, training, and capacity-building, it fosters equality, justice, and resilience.

Jivan Vikas was established in 2000 to promote social, economic, and political development opportunities for isolated tribal communities in the Koira Block of Sundargarh District, under the leadership of social activist Bhajamana Mahanta. As a dedicated social worker, Mr. Mahanta gained extensive experience through his associations with Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK), Sundargarh Chapter, for four years; SEWAK, a leading NGO in Sundargarh, for one year; and SGUP, an NGO working in the Bonai Subdivision of Sundargarh, for four years.
Jivan Vikas is a secular, non-profit organization founded with the goal of empowering marginalized communities to take control of their lives, access resources, and actively participate in democratic institutions. This is achieved through people’s organizations, training and capacity-building initiatives, networking, and …

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Our focus area

Events

Rahat Support of 26 kg rice and 4 kg dal.

Rahat of 26 kg rice and 4 kg dal has been distributed to 150 marginalized families in sanjala village of Haldikudar Panchayat and Budhabhuin,Kardakudar,Nadiadihi and Sannuagaon villages of Talbahali Grampanchayat.

Programs

Dress and Shoes Distribution Program

To encourage regular attendance at Anganwadi centers, we addressed a significant barrier faced by children from underprivileged families: the lack of proper clothing and footwear. Many parents, due to poverty, are unable to provide their children with decent attire, which impacts the children’s confidence and willingness to attend. Recognizing this challenge, we distributed two pairs of dresses and one pair of shoes to 225 children across five Anganwadi centers. This initiative has successfully increased daily attendance, as children now feel more confident and eager to attend. The centers are witnessing improved participation, ensuring that the children do not miss out on essential learning and development activities.

Our Impact

0 Households benefited from seeds for kitchen gardens
0 Families successfully cultivated and consumed vegetables
0 Children benefited from the dress and footwear support program
0 Children from five Anganwadi centers benefited from the nutrition program
0 Families were provided with 50 kg of rice
0 Households benefited from bio-fertilizer use

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