Shivganga Samagra Gramvikas Parishad

What Shivganga Samagra Gramvikas Parishad does

Shivganga Samagra Gramvikas Parishad (SSGP) is a non-profit society registered in 1998 under the Madhya Pradesh Society Registration Act (Reg. No. 03/27/03/10295/07), operating principally in the tribal Jhabua and Alirajpur districts of Madhya Pradesh with adjacent footprints in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Its mission is holistic rural development of the Bhil and Bhilala tribal communities (87% of Jhabua's population), addressing chronic water scarcity, seasonal migration, debt cycles, and erosion of traditional practices through a community-led model anchored on the revival of two ancient Bhil institutions: Halma (mass voluntary labor for water conservation) and Matawan (sacred protected forests). The organization now spans 1,300+ villages, has mobilized 1.2 lakh working days annually of voluntary labor, conserved an estimated 9,000 million liters of water, planted 500,000+ trees across 190 villages, constructed 130 lakes and 3,200+ ponds, and reports impact on 200,000+ families. Programmatic offerings include Halma mass mobilization, Matavan afforestation, organic farming training, Gram Engineering (1,300+ trained villagers in technical water-structure construction in collaboration with SGSITS Indore), village libraries (900 across 700 villages, largely under Infosys Foundation), and women leadership development.

The organization's core products and underlying "technology" are programmatic rather than digital: the Halma mobilization architecture (2,000 volunteers organizing 1,500 villages for contour trenching and water-body construction), the Gram Engineer training curriculum, and the Matawan afforestation protocol combine traditional tribal knowledge with modern technical inputs. Three wholly-owned social enterprises — Jhabua Naturals (organic farm produce e-commerce), Jhabua Crafts (bamboo handicrafts via a permanent Meghnagar Ashram workshop), and Jhabua Tourism (Halma Darshan Yatra and Visit Jhabua programs) — translate program outputs into market-facing goods and experiences, with 50+ farmers and 40+ artisans participating.

Revenue and resource flow combine four channels: individual one-time and recurring donations (the PSR/Akshay Dan subscription tiers range from Rs 250 to Rs 10,000 per month), CSR partnerships (most prominently Infosys Foundation since 2017 across library, skill, and Halma funding), social enterprise transaction revenue from Jhabua Naturals and Jhabua Crafts (50+ farmers, 40+ artisans), and event-driven fundraising via Halma and the Gram Samriddhi NavKumbh 2025 campaign. Tax exemption under Section 80G (active through AY 2023-24) supports individual donor conversion. The operating model is grant-and-donation subsidized rather than commercially self-sustaining, and no external institutional investors or private equity are involved.

Name

Shivganga Samagra Gramvikas Parishad

Legal name

Shivganga Samagra Gramvikas Parishad

Website

https://shivgangajhabua.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shivganga Samagra Gramvikas Parishad is a non-profit society that drives holistic tribal rural development across 1,300+ villages in Madhya Pradesh's Jhabua and Alirajpur districts via water conservation, afforestation, skill training, and social enterprises supporting 200,000+ Bhil and Bhilala families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Development and Tribal Welfare Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11), Support Activities for Crop Production (11511)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development (BPAGABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Fair Trade, Food Access, Regenerative) (BPAGALAD), Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems & Land Management (BPADALAG)

Keywords

• Rural development programs
• Water conservation initiatives
• Tribal community empowerment
• Organic farming training
• Social enterprise handicrafts

Headquarters

HQ city

Indore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary revenue stream from one-time and recurring donations from individuals, corporations (CSR), and organizations. Donation pages specify 100% utilization for tribal development. Tax exemption under 80G available.
2. Social Enterprise Revenue (Jhabua Naturals, Jhabua Crafts): Revenue from selling organic farm produce and bamboo handicrafts through e-commerce platform. Farmers and artisans market chemical-free produce in Indore and through online channels.
3. CSR Partnerships: Corporate Social Responsibility funding from companies like Infosys Foundation for specific projects including library setup, skill development, and Halma events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shivganga Samagra Gramvikas Parishad is a non-profit society that runs holistic rural development programs for tribal communities (primarily Bhil and Bhilala tribes) in Jhabua and Alirajpur districts of Madhya Pradesh. Its core offerings include water conservation through the Halma mass mobilization model, afforestation via Matawan sacred forests, organic farming training, bamboo handicraft production (Jhabua Crafts), village library program (Gram Vachanalaya), women leadership development, and social enterprise e-commerce platforms (Jhabua Naturals) selling chemical-free farm produce and tribal crafts.

Product overview

Shivganga Samagra Gramvikas Parishad operates as a social development organization with multiple social enterprises and programs. The core offerings include Jhabua Naturals (e-commerce platform for organic farm produce), Jhabua Crafts (bamboo handicrafts), and Jhabua Tourism (tribal tourism experiences). Supporting programs include Halma (annual water conservation mass movement), Gram Vachanalaya village libraries, and an Incubation Centre in partnership with TISS Mumbai. The organization provides skill development training in organic farming, bamboo craft, and gram engineering. A recurring donation platform (PSR/Akshay Dan) enables monthly contributions for social capital generation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jhabua Naturals E-commerce platform for marketing chemical-free farm produce from tribal farmers trained in organic farming. Connects 50+ farmers with urban markets in Indore.
• Jhabua Crafts Bamboo handicrafts enterprise providing training and market access to artisans. 40+ artisans supply bamboo products through the Jhabua Naturals platform.
• Jhabua Tourism Tribal tourism initiative offering immersive experiences including Jhabua Darshan Yatra, village stays, and Halma Darshan Yatra programs.
• Halma Water Conservation Program Annual mass movement for water conservation using the traditional Bhil tribe practice of community labor. Involves contour trench digging at Hathipawa hills with 40,000+ participants from 900+ villages.
• Gram Vachanalaya (Village Libraries) Village library program establishing 900 libraries in 700 villages with 125+ illustrated books and solar lamps per library.
• Incubation Centre Incubation centre established in collaboration with Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai to support tribal entrepreneurs from skill training to livelihood generation.
• Gram Engineering Training Technical training program collaborating with SGSITS Indore and other institutes to train villagers in water structure construction. Trained 1300+ Gram Engineers.
• Organic Farming Training Training program for farmers in 100% organic fertilizers and insecticides preparation, with professional support for chemical-free vegetable production.
• Bamboo Craft Training Training program conducted by expert Dr Parag Vyas (IDC, IIT Mumbai alum) for bamboo handicrafts. Permanent workshop established at Meghnagar Ashram.
• PSR (Personal Social Responsibility) / Akshay Dan Recurring donation platform enabling monthly contributions for social capital generation with tax exemption under 80G.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9,000 million liters of water conserved
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) MumbaicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Joint incubation centre for tribal entrepreneurs. Collaboration for entrepreneurship development camps and Ipreneur competition. TISS alumni conduct pilot projects in Jhabua.
• SGSITS IndorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical collaboration for Gram Engineering Varg program. Faculty and experts from SGSITS train villagers in water structure construction. Over 1,300 Gram Engineers trained.
• IIT RoorkeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent internship and fellowship programs. IIT Roorkee alumni serve as full-time fellows working in Jhabua.
• IIT BombayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRural immersion programs for students as part of experiential learning.
• IIM IndoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRural immersion programs for management students.
• NITIE MumbaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent engagement and rural immersion programs.
• LBSIMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent engagement and rural immersion programs.
• Dr. Parag Vyas (IIT Mumbai IDC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationally reputed bamboo craft designer providing training for bamboo handicraft development.
• Empathy ConnectsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFor-impact initiative organizing immersive travel programs and ground learning workshops, bringing changemakers to experience Halma.
• Yojak SanthaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing training sessions for restoring trust in native wisdom.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Tata Water Mission: Tata Trusts' pan-India water-security initiative. Comparable in water-conservation focus and donor backing, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• SEWA (Self Employed Women's Association): Large women's-empowerment and livelihood organization active across rural India. Comparable in grassroots-women-empowerment programs, donor model, and e-commerce-led market access for marginalized producers.
• WaterAid India: Large international NGO focused on water, sanitation, and hygiene in India. Comparable in water-security mission and donor-funded program model, but operates at national/international scale rather than a single district.

Direct peers

• Seva Mandir: Rajasthan-based tribal and rural development NGO focused on natural resource management, education, and women's empowerment. Closely comparable mission, beneficiary segment (tribal communities), and community-mobilization approach.
• Action for Social Advancement (ASA): Bhopal-based NGO working on tribal livelihoods, watershed development, and smallholder agriculture in central India. Closely comparable in geography (MP, tribal belts), thematic focus (water, organic farming, livelihoods), and NGO operating model.
• Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR): Specialist watershed development and climate-adaptation NGO active across Maharashtra, Telangana, and MP. Directly comparable in core technical domain (watershed development, water conservation) and rural-participatory model.
• BAIF Development Research Foundation: Large Indian rural-development non-profit focused on livestock, watershed management, and tribal livelihoods. Directly comparable in operating model (community programs, donor-funded, rural Maharashtra/MP), and overlapping in water-conservation and tribal-community focus.
• PRADAN (Professional Assistance for Development Action): NGO operating across rural India promoting women's Self-Help Groups, livelihoods, and natural resource management. Similar grassroots-tribal model, donor-funded structure, and SHG-led development framework.
• Dhan Foundation: Madurai-based development NGO working on rainfed farming, watershed, and tribal livelihoods. Comparable in mission (water security, tribal development, small-holder farming) and grassroots-implementation model.
• Gram Vikas: Odisha-based rural development NGO focused on water, sanitation, and tribal livelihoods with community-led mobilization. Comparable in donor-funded, tribal-belt, water-and-livelihood program mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ShivgangaJ
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMRaT0-qWkhenPdo0LfdCmQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/jhabuashivganga
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shivgangajhabua
• Instagraminstagram.com/shivganga_jhabua

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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