Gramin Vikas Vigyan Samiti (GRAVIS)

03/09/2026

Volunteers at Gramin Vikas Vigyan Samiti (GRAVIS) learn firsthand about traditional rainwater harvesting and the power of local resilience from the residents of Thar desert. In our latest blog post, hear from one of our volunteers as they reflect on their journey and the lessons learned along the way:

https://gravisindia.wordpress.com/2026/09/02/water-is-life-lessons-from-the-thar-desert/

Thank you to all our volunteers past and present, for being an essential part of our journey!

12/08/2026

Under the EU-supported Strengthening Agriculture-Based Livelihoods In The Thar Desert (SABL) project, a technical training session was organised in Kharawala village of Barmer district. The module equipped participants with digital and financial skills including online banking, UPI transactions, cyber safety and financial planning.

The trainees also learned how to use digital tools to access weather forecasts, market prices of agricultural produce, government schemes and farming advisory services, strengthening their ability to improve their farm productivity, marketing skills and financial management through technology.

EU in India

07/08/2026

Building Resilience Together!

The recent GROW+ Convening brought together over 80 participants, including 34 network partners and anchor organisations (PHIA Foundation Jan Sahas Seven Sisters Development Assistance (SeSTA) and GRAVIS) alongside teams from EdelGive Foundation and Social Lens. Over two days, grassroots leaders from the Desert, Peninsular Plateau, Himalayan Mountains and Northern Plain landscapes engaged in participatory sessions sharing their lived realities, climate action measures and organisational challenges. Key discussions included an interactive capacity-building session on financial reporting, updates on the HUB digital learning platform, pyramid progress reports, and a plenary on institutional resilience and community-led climate action. Overall, the gathering underscored the role of cross-landscape collaboration, peer learning and a shared commitment towards empowering vulnerable communities in the face of climate crisis.

03/08/2026

Empowering our GROW+ initiative partners through a deep dive into monitoring and evaluation foundations!

40 participants from 15 organisations participated in a recent workshop hosted by GRAVIS to improve their skills on impact tracking. From discussing theories of change and results framework to building M&E plans and applying ethical data collection methods, we are strengthening accountability and programme effectiveness to serve our communities better.



EdelGive Foundation Unnati Vasundhara Seva Samiti Mahila Jan Adhikar Samiti Meera Sansthan Jodhpur Society for Education Conscientisation Awareness and Training, DISHA - RCD Social Service Society, Prayas Kendra Sanstha, Mahan Seva Sansthan, Gram Vikas Navyuvak Mandal, Gram chetna kendra, Gram Bharati Samiti, Foundation For Ecological and Environmental Sustainability Trust, Apna Sansthan, Urmul Khejari Sansthan, Navjyoti Manovikas Kendra Jodhpur

11/07/2026

Reflecting on a quarter of growth, advocacy, and community wisdom at Gramin Vikas Vigyan Samiti (GRAVIS). Our newsletter for Q2 2026 has just been released. Explore latest updates and grassroots stories here https://mailchi.mp/21a511b4a3b6/gravis-newsletter-18-apr-jun-18102642

16/06/2026

This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we are moving beyond awareness to action. Community-led initiatives like OPAs, SHGs, and ILGs are proving that collective advocacy protects rights of older people and empowers them to lead healthy and dignified lives.

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https://gravisindia.wordpress.com/2026/06/16/weaad-2026-community-based-solutions-to-protect-our-ageing-population/

08/06/2026

Our Environment Day celebrations continue with plantation drives and awareness workshops on rainwater harvesting and natural farming. From taking conservation pledges to training women in climate-resilient agriculture, we are turning awareness into lasting community action.



EU in India

28/05/2026

GRAVIS convened a strategic review meeting for the EU-supported Strengthening Agriculture-Based Livelihoods In The Thar Desert (SABL) project to analyse past successes and address key field challenges. Team members unanimously emphasised the importance of innovation, process alignment, and robust monitoring systems to enhance efficiency, accountability, and transparency going forward.

Our focus is on community needs and we are committed to achieving our project goals with a results-oriented roadmap in the coming year.



EU in India

11/05/2026

Empowering NGOs with the tools to grow!

GRAVIS facilitated an immersive capacity-building workshop on 'Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships' for 16 GROW+ partners. Together, we explored strategic donor mapping, pitching, and the practical aspects of budgeting and impactful storytelling to reimagine collaboration and collective action.



EdelGive Foundation

02/05/2026

At Gramin Vikas Vigyan Samiti (GRAVIS)we are advocating for better health monitoring and community support for mining families. Join us in demanding safer working conditions for them this International Labour Day.

The living conditions of sandstone mineworkers in Western Rajasthan, particularly around Jodhpur and Jaisalmer – remain critical, characterized by severe health hazards and persistent economi…