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VIKSATVikram Sarabhai Centre for Development
Interaction
Profile Presentation
History
• Dr. Vikram A. Sarabhai founded Nehru Foundation for Development – NFD (1966).
• NFD initiated 4 organisations to initiate theme based programmes for overall development of the Society
o Vikram A. Sarabhai Community Science Centre (1966)
o VIKSAT (1977)
o CHETNA (1980)
o Centre for Environment Education (1984)
Philosophy
VIKSAT believes that
Goals of sustainability in natural resource
management can be achieved only
through decisive participation of the
communities who constitute the primary
stakeholders of the resources in the local
area.
Brief about campus
The 14 acres campus is situated at Thaltej, Ahmedabad
Diverse floral elements; Total of 1560 trees belongs to 200 different species
Wonderful ecosystem with mighty trees (inclusive of 150 medicinal species), lianas, shrubs, herbs, butterflies, reptiles, birds and mammals.
Has combination of maintained and wilderness area in one campus.
Diverse and beautiful species of palms, bamboos and climbers.
Attracts nearly 100 bird species.
VIKSAT Campus at Ahmedabad
VIKSAT Campus at Ahmedabad
Medicinal Nursery VIKSAT Campus
Thrust Areas
• Forest
• Land and Water
• Natural Resource Management
• Sustainable Livelihoods
• Creation of sustainable people’s Institutions
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Women’s Empowerment
Geographical coverage
Currently working in almost 150 villages in northern and eastern Gujarat
Presence in 5 districts of Gujarat i.e. Banaskantha, Kachchha, Mehsana, Patan and Sabarkantha.
Covers mostly the eco sensitive regions having fragile natural resource base.
Has benefited close to 12000 families through variety kind of interventions
With strong focus on nurturing peoples’ institutions we have 467 SHGs – 6105 members
336 Pani Samitis – 2708 members
96 Tree Growers Co-operative Society – 15363 members
37 Farmers’ Clubs – 407 members
Major Initiatives
Joint Forest Management Programme Integrated Grassland Development Programme in
Kachchh Watershed development projects Watershed plus: enhancing livelihood resilience of
the tribal communities Drought proofing and ravine land development
programme National Agriculture Innovation Project (NAIP) Water and sanitation programme for salt pan
workers Development planning and assessment Umbrella Programme for Natural Resource
Management Landscape development
Joint Forest Management and Protection
Watershed development – participation is the key to success
Participatory planning with stakeholders
National Agriculture Innovation Project (NAIP)
Wasteland development programme
Documentation and dissemination
• Publication of Research results.• Presentation of Research papers in International
Forums.• Working Papers for limited circulation.• Publication of Articles in Journals and News
Papers.• Disseminating results of successful improved
methods and models through electronic media (CD, Television, Radio)
- Sargasan Model
- Roof-top Rainwater Harvesting• Participate in Exhibitions: Wall posters, Acrylic
model of RWH and VIKSAT Publications.• Participating in Web (e-network) based debates.
IEC material on water Rainwater harvesting- A Panacea for Gujarat’s
Urban Water Crisis (CD) Interactive CD on Rain Water Harvesting Publications
Managed Aquifer Recharge: and assessment of its role and effectiveness in watershed management
Augmenting Ground water Resource thought artificial recharge
Groundwater Availability and Pollution Groundwater Law: The Growing Debate The Fluid Mosaic Managing Groundwater resources in rural India:
The community and beyond RWH Brochure
Thank you
Contact DetailsVIKSATNehru Foundation for DevelopmentThaltej TekkraThaltej, Ahmedabada – 380054Phone – 079-26856220, Fax – 079-26852360www.viksat.org, [email protected]