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Seva Mandir is a non profit organization which works towards natural resource development, education, health, women empowerment and child care programmes in rural areas of Udaipur and Rajsamand. This organization was founded by Dr. Mohan Singh Mehta in 1968, the initial focus of  Seva Mandir was to promote adult education in rural communities. This idea helped in equipping the rural citizens of Udaipur district with capacities and skills. Later they expanded their horizon of activity by working towards natural resource development work. They believe in Gandhian notion of constructive work which is very helpful in involving the citizens to become engaged in the co-creation of their new social realities.

Objectives

• To create and strengthen institutions for development at village, organization and community levels
• To enhance the self- development capabilities of people at both individual and community level
• To create sustainable improvements in the livelihoods base

Areas of Operation
It works for the development of rural and tribal community in Rajsamand and Udaipur districts. The area of operation covers 626 villages and 56 urban settlements. The organization has reached out to over 70,000 households and have influence lives of more then 360,000 individuals. Presently the Seva Mandir is working in Badgaon, Gogunda, Girwa, Jhadol, Kherwara, Kotra rural blocks in Udaipur, and Khamnor and Kumbhalgrah blocks in Rajsamand.

Programmes
Natural Resource Development: The Natural Resource Development programme of Seva Mandir works towards restoring and regenerating the ecological base of Udaipur and Rajsamand Districts. This  programme encompasses:

• Watershed development,
• Clean drinking water,
• Proper sanitation,
• Water resource development,
• Agriculture and livestock,
• Climate change and research of common land,
• Forest management and
• Afforestation of village common lands

Village Institution Programme: This programme creates platforms for the participation of villagers in their own development process. Till today the organization has formed 509 Gram Vikas Committees and 612 Gram Vikas Kosh holding a total of 34,000,000 INR for common good and self-governance.

Health: Seva Mandir is running health programme in target area with a focus on the specific health concerns of three primary population groups women, children and youth.

Education: Seva Mandir is running education programme which focuses on ensuring quality education for rural and tribal children from ages of 6 to 14.

Women and Child Development: The Women and Child Development programmes put emphasis on development of women of rural areas through activities like health, Micro Finance and Natural Resource Management. These programmes are also focused towards the overall development of children in rural areas.

People’s Management School: People’s Management School works towards strengthening knowledge and learning systems at organisational and community levels. This helps in identifying gaps in programmes and make recommendations for improvement.

Child Representative Programme: Child Representative Program is in a collaboration with Plan International to raise funds and technical knowledge for the development of child. Plan Internation is a major partner of this organization and it raises funds by sponsoring children from marginalized backgrounds.

Get Involved
If you are interested in helping this organization, there are several ways to get involved with the work they do. Some of the options that they offer are:

• Donate: You can send Cheque payable to Seva Mandir along with a letter to following address;

Seva Mandir
Old Fatehpura
Udaipur 313004
Rajasthan, India.

• Fund Raise: Those willing to organize fund raiser can write to MS. Deepti Ameta, Email: deepti@sevamandir.org.
• Volunteer: Seva Mandir runs a volunteer and internship programme which provides an opportunity for people to gain work and life experiences by learning something new and make a contribution towards the society.
• Visit: Groups and individuals from all over the world can visit Seva Mandir to understand the work they do and challenges they face. In order to set up a visit you can contact Preeti Shaktawat (Email: preeti@sevamandir.org) or you can write a letter to following address:

Seva Mandir,
Old Fatehpura,
Udaipur 313004,
Rajasthan, India.
Career: Those who want to work for Seva Mandir can visit its website (www.sevamandir.org) to check the current openings.

Awards
Seva Mandir has received following awards for its outstanding work:

• The CSO Partners Outstanding Annual Report Award, 2009
• The Gandhi Sarvoday Purraskar, 2007
• The ITC Innovation of the year award

Contact
Seva Mandir
Old Fatehpura
Udaipur 313004
Rajasthan
India.
Phone No: +91 294 2450960, 2451041, 2452001
Fax: +91 294 2450947
Email: info@sevamandir.org
Website: www.sevamandir.org