Vaagdhara report

A Report ON
VAAGDHARDA NGO
By: DEVANSH NANAWAT

Roll no.: 230429
B.COM(HONS) (2023)
BML MUNJAL UNIVERSITY
Start date of internship: 5thJune
End date of internship: 5thJuly
Name of NGO Supervisor: GIRISH NAGAR

Designation Department: HR Manager
NGO’s Name: VAAGDHARA
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the individuals who played a
pivotal role in making my internship with the Vaagdhara NGO
a truly enriching and transformative experience.
I would like to express my deepest appreciation to Girish

Nagar sir for his unwavering guidance, support, and
mentorship throughout my journey. His visionary leadership
and dedication to the Vaagdhara’s mission have been a
constant source of inspiration for me.
1.0 Introduction of NGO

1.1 About the NGO
VAAGDHARA is a non-profit organization, registered under
Rajasthan Societies Registration Act, 1958. VAAGDHARA
draws its name from its area of working i.e., Vagad-the tribal
area of Rajasthan adjoining Gujarat and Dhara (stream). The
core value of the organization is Swaraj ‘self-reliance’ which is
drawn from Gandhian philosophy, but at the same time, it
believes in the use of latest technology for the development of
tribal and poor.
For more than 2 decades, VAAGDHARA has been working
with the tribal community in the western part of India (in
adjoining areas of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat)
with 100,000 tribal families in 1000 villages of 3 States.
Following the Swaraj philosophy, VAAGDHARA is making
efforts on True Farming (focus on food and farming
sovereignty), True Childhood (community-based child
protection and child rights initiatives) and True Democracy
(reaching the most marginalized ensuring their entitlements
and participation in the governance).
VAAGDHARA has implemented several developmental
interventions in tribal region of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and
Madhya Pradesh. The organization has played key roles as
facilitator in collaboration with the Government for betterment
of school education, child nutrition, livelihood improvement
integrating through agriculture and allied interventions,
adoption of natural resource management programs like
Integrated Farming System etc. Experiences so far have
motivated VAAGDHARA to develop strategy for sustainable
development of tribal community, ensuring their sovereignty.
Therefore, the coming 5 years will act as a driving force for
institutional ecosystem of tribal junction in which focus will be
on creation & nurturing of peoples’ organizations and
empowering the communities so that community initiate, plan,
implement and manage the interventions and processes in
sustainable manner.
1.2 Vision
With Swaraj as North Star, the tribal and farming communities
have climate resilient sustainable livelihoods, food and
nutrition security, assured child rights and improved
governance system.
1.3 Mission
Establishing the significance of Swaraj at a larger level for
ensuring sustainable livelihoods and realization of childhood
through integrating new-generation and indigenous
technology, knowledge and practices by creating and nurturing
vibrant, gender-equitable institutions of tribal communities at
tri junction of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya-Pradesh states
of India.
1.4 Scope of Work
i. True Childhood, when defined in simple words,
refers to one such child-friendly community where
children up to the age of 18 years are given quality
education, health facilities, nutritious food, enough
opportunities for sports and entertainment along
with a stage to share their thoughts and views so
that elders can listen to them and understand them
as well.
ii. True Farming, when defined VAAGDHARA is

working in tribal tri junction of western India and
favor’s a circular economic approach in the farming
system. Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) for
sustainable development of natural resources like
land, soil, water, vegetation and livestock following
principles of circularity and adopting sovereignty
holds the key to sustainable livelihood for the
indigenous community.
1.5 Events and Activities

i. National Girl Child Day:
The National Girls Child Day program has created
a new environment in the villages in terms of girls'
education, health, and rights. Moreover, the
community will be able to take initiatives related to
education and girls. Sensitization for girls will lead
the community to solve problems. In addition, this
program will help raise awareness about the issues
of girls' education and health in the community.
ii. World Soil Day:
The World Soil Day celebrations marked a
significant milestone with awareness programs
conducted across 1041 villages by 311 Gram
Panchayats, led by 26 Agriculture and Tribal Swaraj
organizations spanning Rajasthan, Madhya
Pradesh, and Gujarat. These initiatives aimed to
enlighten local communities on the indispensable
connection between soil and water, pivotal for
fostering sustainable and resilient agricultural and
food systems.
2.0 Social Problems Undertaken

 Lack of Access to Quality Education: The current
educational system fails to provide adequate resources,
qualified teachers, and a stimulating learning environment.
This results in limited educational attainment, hindering
individuals' ability to develop critical thinking skills and
knowledge necessary for personal and professional growth.
 Unemployment and Lack of Skill Development: A skills gap

exists between the qualifications employers seek and the skills
the workforce possesses. This mismatch contributes to high
unemployment rates and limits individuals' earning potential,
perpetuating a cycle of poverty.
3.0 Activities Carried Out in the Internship
Data Collection and Analysis: I had assisted in collecting data on
literacy rates within the target population. This involves surveys,
interviews, or compiling existing data from government sources.
Learning the Financial Work Carried Out at NGO: I had mainly

focused on learning the financial work carried out in the NGO and
was successful in learning most of it.
4.0 Learning
 Through data collection I got to know how the data is collected
by an organisation and used by them to fulfil their needs.
 I had learnt the treatment of expense claim and party payment
vouchers.
 How to correctly enter the voucher in the telly software.
 How the treatment of foreign funds is done.
 How to make proper plan for each project and allocate funds
to different activities carried out in the particular project.
 How the NGO conveys other organisations to give them
projects.
5.0 Conclusion
By working here for 1 month I had understood the importance of
data collection in informing NGO interventions and the impact of
creating accessible educational resources. Furthermore,
understanding financial management of the organisation has
proven to be a plus point for me as I am a B.COM(HONS) student.
Overall, this internship proved to be a rewarding experience,

fostering a deeper understanding of the social challenges faced by
tribal communities and the crucial role that NGOs like
VAAGDHARA play in promoting Swaraj (self-reliance) and
sustainable development.

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A Report ON

By: DEVANSH NANAWAT

Name of NGO Supervisor: GIRISH NAGAR

I would like to express my deepest appreciation to Girish

1.0 Introduction of NGO

ii. True Farming, when defined VAAGDHARA is

1.5 Events and Activities

2.0 Social Problems Undertaken

 Unemployment and Lack of Skill Development: A skills gap

Learning the Financial Work Carried Out at NGO: I had mainly

Overall, this internship proved to be a rewarding experience,

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