Vivekananda Research and Training Institute

Vivekananda Research and Training Institute This is the official page of VRTI Mandvi. The Government of Gujarat has honored it with “A” rank. We aim in sustainable rural development.

VRTI is engaged in rural development in Kutch district since 1976, working in more than 225 villages of Kutch (Gujarat) with more than 100 staff members. Vivekanand Research and Training Institute is engaged in rural development in Kutch district since 1976, under the valuable guidance of Mr. Kantisen Shroff (Pu.KAKA), it is working in more than 225 villages of Kutch (Gujarat) district with more t

han 100 staff members. The Government of Gujrat has honored it with “A” rank. Main objective is to promote sustainable rural development with community participation in the areas like rain water harvesting, creating drinking water distribution resources & distribution system, watershed development, prevention of salinity ingress, developing salinity resistant crops, disaster management, livelihood, health & hygiene, education and capacity building programs at village level. Environment friendly activities like tree plantation, eco club, and smokeless chullas are also being carried out. The vision is to develop sustainable economic activities based on agriculture, animal husbandry and rural art and craft.

🌱 Empowering Women through Kitchen Gardens | TPCDT Project | VRTI, Mandvi 🌱On 25th December 2025, under the TPCDT (Tata ...
05/01/2026

🌱 Empowering Women through Kitchen Gardens | TPCDT Project | VRTI, Mandvi 🌱

On 25th December 2025, under the TPCDT (Tata Power Community Development Trust) project, VRTI, Mandvi organized a hands-on training and demonstration on kitchen garden development, focusing on land preparation, maintenance, and crop care and protection.

👩‍🌾 The programme benefited 60 women from villages in the project area. As part of the initiative, kitchen garden kits and water testing kits were distributed to all participants to promote household nutrition, food security, and self-reliance.

🎤 Participants were encouraged to adopt kitchen gardening practices confidently and take steps towards sustainable livelihoods. The programme was conducted with effective coordination, ensuring smooth and successful ex*****on.

🌿 Strengthening nutrition security, sustainability, and women’s empowerment through community-driven initiatives.

Under the TPCDT (Tata Power) Water Resource Management Project, an exposure visit was organized on 02 January 2026 for v...
03/01/2026

Under the TPCDT (Tata Power) Water Resource Management Project, an exposure visit was organized on 02 January 2026 for village leaders and farmers from Tragdi, Gundiyali, Bag, Pipri, and Talvana (Shriramnagar). Officers from Tata Power also participated in the visit to promote community-led water and natural resource management.

The participants visited Kathda, Bhada, and Nana Lajya villages to learn about Gram Panchayat convergence, water conservation works, grazing land (gauchar) development, pond renovation, and Artificial Recharge Techniques (ART), along with interactions and knowledge exchange with local leaders.

The visit concluded at VRTI, Mandvi, where discussions were held on water conservation, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment, and climate change, followed by a field visit showcasing well recharging, Jeevamrut, Vermiwash, ART, and crop demonstrations, strengthening practical learning and collaboration for sustainable village development.

🌾🐄 Empowering Livestock-Rearing Women | VRTI Mandvi 🐄🌾Under the Animal Husbandry Outreach Programme of the Government of...
26/12/2025

🌾🐄 Empowering Livestock-Rearing Women | VRTI Mandvi 🐄🌾

Under the Animal Husbandry Outreach Programme of the Government of Gujarat, VRTI Mandvi organized a capacity-building programme for 100 livestock-rearing women from Mandvi and Mundra talukas. The programme focused on scientific livestock management, with practical guidance on balanced animal nutrition, mineral supplementation, deworming practices, disease prevention, and animal health care.

Veterinary experts shared field-based insights to improve animal productivity and reduce health risks through cost-effective methods. As part of the programme, distribution of mineral mixture and deworming tablets was carried out along with technical instructions for proper usage.

The initiative reinforced VRTI’s commitment to women empowerment, sustainable animal husbandry, and strengthening rural livelihoods.

Shri Vivekanand Research and Training Institute (VRTI), Mandvi, had the opportunity to be part of the IWMI–TATA Water Po...
24/12/2025

Shri Vivekanand Research and Training Institute (VRTI), Mandvi, had the opportunity to be part of the IWMI–TATA Water Policy Program held at Anand on 5 December 2025.
Kamalendu Bhakat, Deputy CEO, represented VRTI in the session Groundwater Recharge – Experiences and Opportunities. He shared field experience from Kutch on groundwater stress, community-led groundwater governance, and solutions being implemented through groundwater recharge technologies and integrated village-level water planning.
The presentation highlighted:
• Severe groundwater depletion and salinity intrusion in coastal Kutch
• The role of community participation and scientific monitoring
• Recharge structures including artificial recharge borewells, trenches, filter wells, and defunct borewell / well recharging units
• Measurable impact from villages where water tables have improved and TDS levels have reduced
The discussions brought together experts, practitioners and institutions working towards scalable approaches for water security. It was encouraging to see how diverse ideas, traditional systems and modern technologies can complement each other when communities are at the centre.
We thank IWMI-TATA and the organisers for creating a platform that connects research with practice and inspires actionable pathways for India’s water secure future.

16/12/2025

✨ Celebrating 50 Years of VRTI, Mandvi – A Journey of Impact & Inspiration ✨

Shri Vivekanand Research and Training Institute (VRTI), Mandvi proudly marks 50 years of dedicated service to community development, sustainability, and empowerment. 🌱🤝

To commemorate this milestone, we have documented a special video capturing VRTI’s five decades of journey—from humble beginnings to impactful interventions in water conservation, agriculture, education, women’s empowerment, and rural livelihoods. This film is a tribute to the communities, partners, donors, staff, and well-wishers who walked this journey with us.

🎥 Watch, reflect, and celebrate the spirit of participation, resilience, and sustainable development that defines VRTI.

Here’s to the legacy of the past 50 years—and to many more years of collective action and positive change ahead.

20/10/2025

Happy Diwali!

18/10/2025

Happy Dhanteras!

30/09/2025

Chasamrut - pH Controller

From classroom to gameboard — students are climbing ladders for the planet. "Every climb is a win for the Earth, every s...
13/08/2025

From classroom to gameboard — students are climbing ladders for the planet. "Every climb is a win for the Earth, every slide a lesson learned.

As part of our “Climate Change Education Through Games” project in Mandvi and Mundra talukas, we organized a Climate Change Awareness Program to help students understand how everyday habits at home can impact our planet.

To make learning fun and memorable, we introduced a special edition Snake & Ladder game redesigned with climate change themes:

✅ Good habits like switching off unused lights or planting trees help you climb ladders.

⚠️ Harmful actions like wasting water or using excessive plastic make you slide down the snakes.

By combining play with learning, students across schools are realizing that small, mindful actions can lead us toward a greener and more sustainable future. 💚

🐐 Deworming & Training Camp for Sheep and Goat Farmers – Tera Village, KutchA special deworming camp was organized by th...
07/08/2025

🐐 Deworming & Training Camp for Sheep and Goat Farmers – Tera Village, Kutch

A special deworming camp was organized by the Veterinary Science Centre, Mundra (Kamdhenu University) at Tera village, Abdasa Taluka, Kutch, with active support from Vivekanand Research & Training Institute (VRTI), Naliya.

✅ 724 goats and sheep were dewormed
✅ F***l samples collected for diagnostic analysis
✅ Training session on “Nutrition & Care – The Key to Successful Animal Husbandry”
🗣️ Expert talks by Dr. K.J. Ankuya, Dr. H.B. Naliyapara, and Dr. S.R. Lalani
📚 Discussions on animal health, nutrition, and home remedies
👥 45 livestock farmers participated
🔍 Demonstration of "Anubhav Mineral Mixture" by ANRS, Kamdhenu University
📖 Distribution of livestock care literature

Such initiatives are essential to promote scientific animal husbandry practices and improve rural livelihoods.

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NH 8/A Extension Nagalpur Road
Cutch-Mandvi
370465

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

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