About Us:
Gram Bharti is a grassroot voluntary organisation that has been working towards inclusive rural reconstruction for creating a more sustainable and just society, following in the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi and his vision of Gram Swaraj. Gram Bharti has been working tirelessly to create self-reliant villages without poverty and injustice since 1962. Our work spans across different thema
tic areas in 750 villages of 12 districts in Bihar which have created an impact in lives of 1M+ people. The organisation was formally registered under The Societies Registration Act 1860 on 30th July, 1977. History:
Gram Bharti is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1962 by a group of social activists who were inspired by the teachings of Gandhi, Vinoba, and Jay Prakash Narayan. The organization started with a small group of 17 families from the tribal community in Goplamaran, Bihar. Today, Gram Bharti has expanded its activities to as many as 750 villages, positively impacting over 30,000 families. Under the aegis of Gram Bharti, 750 Gram Sabhas have been established, with 311 villages officially declared as confirmed and registered Gram Sabhas under the state enactment. The activities have spread to Jhajha, Chakai, and Sono blocks of Jamui district, and partially in other districts of Bihar as well. Before Gram Bharti came into existence, the area was a barren and rocky land where stray animals used to graze and thorny bushes would grow in abundance. The Bhoodan and Gramdan programmes initiated in Bihar saw people voluntarily donating their lands. The landowners' strong belief in securing an honourable
mention in the list of donors proved to be the driving force behind their generous donations. Gram Bharti provided agricultural inputs and reclaimed the land, turning it into lush green fields. The hilly lands, once barren and rocky, are now disgorging their hidden wealth in harmony with the sweat and toil of the Harijan, Adiwasi, and backward communities of the area. The impact of Gram Bharti's work is not just limited to economic betterment but also extends to the social and cultural realms. For the Adivasis and Harijans, the
Bhoodan and Gramdan lands and the miracle of converting rocky lands into rice-producing fields have given them a newfound sense of dignity and self-respect. Gram Bharti's work has empowered them to take control of their lives and livelihoods, and they are now active participants in decision-making processes. Gram Bharti's journey of six decades has been one of dedication, commitment, and perseverance towards a better tomorrow. Its remarkable progress and impact on
the lives of people in rural Bihar is a testament to the organization's vision of empowering villages and eradicating poverty and injustice!
