Since 1995 • Community-Led Rural Development
Empowering Rural Communities Through Sustainable Development
Creating lasting impact through education, livelihoods, agriculture and women empowerment across rural India.
OUR IMPACT
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OUR IMPACT
Empowering Communities, Creating Change
Mount Velley Development Association (MVDA) has been working with rural communities for over three decades to improve livelihoods, strengthen education, promote sustainable agriculture and empower women through community-driven development initiatives.
"Empowering communities to create sustainable change and resilient futures."
OUR PROGRAMS
Creating Impact Through Focused Interventions
Our programs address the most pressing needs of rural communities through sustainable, inclusive and community-led development initiatives.
Climate, Environment and Natural Resource Resource Management
Climate change, environmental degradation, depleting natural resources, water scarcity, deforestation,
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Sustainable Livelihoods & Local Economies
Climate change, declining agricultural productivity, depleting natural resources, water scarcity, limited market
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Health, Nutrition & Well-being
Access to quality healthcare remains a significant challenge for people living in the remote mountain regions of Uttarakhand.
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Education, Skills & Capacity Development
Today, there exists a wide and significant gap between the rural and urban communities. The landscape of modern education
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Community Resilience & Humanitarian Response
The Himalayan region is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, including floods, landslides, cloudbursts
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SUCCESS STORIES
Real Stories. Lasting Impact.
Every community transformation begins with a story. Discover how our initiatives are helping individuals and families build stronger, healthier and more sustainable futures.
FEATURED STORY
From Struggle to Self-Reliance
Sangeeta Devi
Through MVDA’s livelihood and women empowerment initiatives, Sangeeta gained access to training, financial literacy and enterprise support, enabling her to establish a sustainable source of income for her family.
ABefore:
₹4,000/month income
After:
₹12,000/month income
“Today I can support my children’s education and contribute confidently to my community.”
TESTIMONIALS
What People Say About MVDA
Hear directly from academicians, development professionals, partners and community leaders who have experienced MVDA's work and impact.
During my internship with the Swedish organisation IM – Individuell Människohjälp from August 2019 to December 2020, I had the privilege of visiting MVDA’s work in the rural areas of Uttarakhand.
Marcus Larsson
I am pleased to appreciate the excellent work being done by Mount Valley Development Association in rural and mountain communities.
Dr. Rajendra Singh Negi
Senior Professor and Head Department of Rural Technology Director, Chauras Campus
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
It has been a privilege for DivIn Pro to partner with Mount Valley Development Association as an implementation
Dr. Juhi Garg
Founder & CEO,
DivIn Pro
MVDA has been an invaluable implementation partner in executing LIC Housing Finance Ltd.’s Holistic Rural Initiative
Abhishek John
LIC HFL
My association with MVDA in Uttarakhand has been a very meaningful part of my journey as a facilitator and social worker.
Shivi Upadhyay
Working with MVDA as a resource person was a meaningful experience for me. I conducted gender sensitisation
Isha Shandilya
Gender Specialist at
Transform Rural India
OUR PARTNERS
Trusted by Leading Institutions
Together with government agencies, foundations, CSR partners and development organizations, we are creating sustainable impact across rural communities.
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TRANSPARENCY & COMPLIANCE
Committed to Transparency and Accountability
We maintain the highest standards of governance, compliance and financial transparency to ensure trust and accountability in all our initiatives.
Registered, Compliant and Trusted by Leading Institutions.
TESTIMONIALS
Voices from the Ground
Real stories shared by farmers and students whose journeys reflect growth, opportunity and meaningful change through our programmes.
आरती देवी
- भट्ट गांव
- दूरस्थ गांव में छोटे बच्चे के देखभाल करते हुए घर के काम संभालना बहुत कठिन होता है। पहले जब मेरे बच्चे के लिए साबुन ,तेल या डायपर जैसी जरुरी चीज़े ख़त्म हो जाती थी,
मोहित भारद्वाज
- सोलन, हिमाचल प्रदेश
- "MVDA से पॉलीहाउस मिलने से पहले मेरी खेती पूरी तरह मौसम पे निर्भर करती थी और अक्सर फसलें खराब हो जाती थी।
दिनेश लाल
- देवलिंग
- Mount Valley Development Association (MVDA) की टीम और स्वस्थ्य सखिओं ने मुझे सही समय पर सहायता दी।
पुष्पा
- सिलुडी
- मेरे परिवार की आर्थिक स्थिति बहुत कमज़ोर थी और आठ सदस्यों के परिवार का पालन पोषण करना कठिन था। MVDA के सहयोग से मुझे पांच बकरिया मिली,
लक्की देवी
- धारगांव
- "मेरे पास पहले से सिलाई का सामान्य ज्ञान था,लेकिन कोई स्वतंत्र आय नहीं थी। MVDA के सहयोग से मुझे एक उच्च गुणवत्ता की सिलाई मशीन और आवशयक मार्गदर्शन मिला,
बर्फी देवी
- ग्राम कफोल, बासर
- पहले मेरे पास खेती के लिए बैल न थे, न उपकरण और न ही पर्याप्त संसाध। इसी कारण मेरी पैदावार और आय बहुत कम थी और परिवार का पालन पोषण मुश्किल से हो जाता था
बबली देवी
- लस्याल गांव
- "मेरा परिवार पूरी तरह मौसमी खेती पर निर्भर था और आर्थिक स्थिति बहुत कमज़ोर थी। MVDA Mount Valley Development Association के प्रशिक्षण और सहयोग से मैने मशरूम उत्पादन शुरू किया
विमला देवी
- स्वास्थ्य सखी , भट्ट गांव टिहरी गढ़वाल
- "MVDA के सहयोग से मुझे प्रशिक्षण प्राप्त हुआ और अपने गांव के सेवा करने का अवसर मिला। आज मैं बुनियादी स्वस्थ्य जाँच करती हूँ,
इन्दर सिंह
- कोहला गांव, सोलन, हिमाचल प्रदेश
- "पहले मैं केवल खेती पर निर्भर था, जिससे सीमित आय होती थी। MVDA के माध्यम से मुझे एक हाई-टेक पोलीहॉउस, कार्नेशन फूलों और ड्रिप सिचाई प्रणाली प्राप्त हुई,
मनीषा पंवार
- डुंडा , उत्तरकाशी
- "पहले हमारा परिवार मानता था कि लड़कियों को शिक्षा की आवशयक्ता नहीं है क्योकि उनकी शादी होकर दूसरे घर जाना होता है।
मानसी
- गावणा मल्ला , टिहरी गढ़वाल
- "मासिक धर्म का प्रबंधन मेरे लिए तनाव और शर्म का कारण था। मैं असुरक्षित कपड़ों का उपयोग करती थी, जिससे अक्सर संक्रमण हो जाता था
ज्योति सेमवाल
- ग्राम साल्ड, उत्तरकाशी
- "हमारे गांव की लड़कियों को सरकारी प्राथमिक विद्यालय के आलावा किसी प्रकार का शैक्षिणिक सहयोग उपलभ्ध नहीं थे।
PHOTO GALLERY
Moments of Change, Stories of Impact
Explore glimpses of our work across communities, showcasing the people, partnerships and initiatives driving sustainable development.
Agriculture Development
2025 Program
Health Camp
2025 Program
Agriculture Training
Education Program
Community Mobilization
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Together, We Can Create Lasting Change
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- FCRA Approved
- CSR-1 Registered