For 30 years, we’ve empowered communities to lead change — for clean water, accountable governance, and sustainable agriculture
Across villages and small towns of Central India, Samarthan has walked with people — helping them voice their needs, access their rights, and build systems that work for all. Together, we’re showing that lasting change starts with local leadership and shared dignity.
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WHO WE ARE
We stand with communities as they shape the change they wish to see.
Samarthan supports rural and urban communities to strengthen local governance, claim their rights, and build sustainable futures.
WE BELIEVE
The path to sustainable development lies in respecting people’s wisdom and strengthening local governance.
FOCUS AREAS
From water to governance, we help communities drive solutions that are built to last.
Grounded in community priorities, our work strengthens systems that deliver
inclusion, resilience, and lasting change.
We empower Panchayats, urban bodies, and community groups to plan, deliver, and monitor essential services—while ensuring people can claim their rights, protect resources, and take part in decisions through vibrant Gram Sabhas.
Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Sector
This project supports women cotton workers to understand and claim their labour rights and work in safer conditions. It focuses...
Read postsWe improve access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene by strengthening local institutions and ensuring community-led planning, monitoring, and maintenance. Our work reduces the burden on women, improves health outcomes, and makes services last.
Implementation of Link Workers Scheme (LWS)
This project strengthens HIV prevention and care through closer coordination between communities, health systems, and Panchayats. It improves outreach, awareness,...
Read postsWe blend indigenous farming and water conservation practices with modern science to boost productivity, restore ecosystems, and build climate resilience—helping farmers secure their livelihoods and reduce migration pressures.
Improving Self-Reliance and Resilience of Rural Communities (Barwani)
This initiative strengthens rural livelihoods and climate resilience by improving agriculture systems and local planning capacities. It supports better farm...
Read postsWe work with communities to address interconnected development needs through a locally driven, integrated approach. Spanning education, health, livelihoods, basic infrastructure, and the environment, our initiatives strengthen self-reliance and long-term resilience by placing communities at the centre of planning and action.
SBI Sammaan – Homeage to National Heroes
This initiative honours Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh while linking heritage with local development. It combines education, community engagement, and heritage...
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What impact do we have?
Empowering communities through sustainable development and inclusive participation across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
Farmers Strengthened
Across rural and urban areas through our work in governance, water, sanitation, and livelihoods.
Water storage created
Integrated water and health governance institutionalised in 100+ villages with measurable health gains.
Women in Leadership
From skills and enterprises to sanitation-linked livelihoods, women have increased incomes and taken on formal roles.
Entitlement Claims Filed
With 17,499 applications successfully sanctioned.
Public Funds Mobilised
Health and WASH priorities advanced through participatory panchayat planning.
Students and youth engaged
Learning outcomes and civic leadership improved
STORIES OF CHANGE
Behind every number is a story of resilience, action, and local leadership.
SHG Moved to Earn Livelihood
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