Increased Access to Public Services
Dalit communities gained greater access to public services and public spaces, significantly reducing discrimination and promoting equality in daily life.
Rights-Based Work
Strengthening marginalized communities to claim their legal rights, challenge caste-based discrimination, and access justice and government entitlements through collective action and advocacy.
Livelihood
Strengthening sustainable livelihoods of marginalized communities through improved agriculture, livestock support, and better access to land, markets, and government welfare programs.
Disaster Management
Building community resilience to drought and crises through preparedness, risk reduction, and timely support for the most vulnerable communities.
Capacity Building
Enhancing the skills, awareness, and leadership capacities of community members and grassroots groups to promote self-reliance and effective participation in development processes.
Vasundhara Sewa Samiti
Vasundhara Sewa Samiti (VSS), Kalyanpur is a voluntary non-profit organization working in the remote desert region of western Rajasthan, particularly in the Thar Desert areas of Balotra district (formerly Barmer) near the India–Pakistan border. Since 1996–97, the organization has been working with SC, ST, women, and other marginalized communities to improve their living conditions.
VSS focuses on community-led development, sustainable livelihoods, conservation of traditional water resources, health and environmental awareness, and promotion of fundamental rights. Through grassroots efforts, the organization also supports women’s livelihoods, climate resilience, and community participation in Panchayati Raj systems, helping rural communities become more self-reliant and resilient.
Focused Thematic Areas of Vasundhara Sewa Samiti
Right Based
In western Rajasthan, Dalits and marginalized communities face a dual exclusion: they are physically distant from government services, and socially denied the rights that legally belong to them. Caste-based discrimination continues in schools and public spaces.
Livelihood
Promoting sustainable livelihoods through skills training, local planning, and connecting families with support schemes. We focus on agriculture, animal husbandry, and vocational training to ensure economic stability for rural households.
Disaster Management
Building preparedness and community response capacity to reduce disaster risk and protect vulnerable families. We work on drought mitigation, water conservation, and emergency relief distribution during crises.
Capacity Building
Strengthening institutions, community leaders, and grassroots workers through training and mentoring. We empower local governance structures and community-based organizations to function effectively and democratically.
Impact of Our Work
210 Elected Community Representatives
210 community members were elected as representatives in the three-tier Panchayati Raj system, strengthening democratic participation at the grassroots level.
Greater Visibility in Media
Marginalized communities achieved greater visibility and recognition in both print and electronic media, amplifying their voices to a wider audience.
Women's Participation & Confidence
Increased women's participation and growing confidence in community organizations has created lasting change in how women engage with civic and social life.
Participation in Government Institutions
Improved participation of marginalized communities in government institutions and committees, ensuring their voices shape policy and local governance decisions.
Our Achievements
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Bigha
Agricultural Land Freed from Encroachment
1,200 Bigha of agricultural land was freed from encroachment and restored to Dalit communities, securing their land rights.
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Families
Residential Land Titles Secured
200 marginalised families were assisted in obtaining residential land titles, ensuring their right to a secure home.
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People
Justice Under Atrocities Prevention Act
1,703 individuals received justice under the Atrocities Prevention Act, with their rights protected through legal advocacy and support.
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People
NREGA Work Applications Filed
5,000 people were assisted in applying for NREGA employment, guaranteeing rural livelihoods and strengthening their economic security.
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Volunteers
Trained Community Volunteers
427 volunteers were trained and are now actively advocating at the village level, becoming the voice of their communities.
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500+
Families Helped
29+
Years of Service
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Registered NGO · Established 1996 · Balotra, Rajasthan