Sanjay joined MVDA in 2016, and currently working as a project coordinator. Sanjay is working in education sector for more than two decades. He has completed M.Sc. from H.N.B. Garhwal University. He desires to see the youth of the Uttarakhand working for the mountains and not migrating to the cities. Sanjay believes education can play a major role in this. He likes reading about new topics and make his students aware of it.
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Mahaveer Mehra
Mahaveer Singh Mehra holds Master in Commerce from Hemvanti Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University. He joined MVDA in 2008 as an Accountant. He currently leads organization’s Finance section and lead and manager finance and Administration team. Prior to MVDA he worked as an accountant in Delhi.
Sayyed Manzer
The organization has been working in the Tehri Gharwal areas where securing a livelihood in the times of migration is a major challenge. MVDA officials were extremely flexible in terms of our choice of project. We had conducted Impact assessment of The Farming Innovation for Women Empowerment (FIWE) project, Worked for creating market linkage for the products made by the women artisans in the Market Aligned Skill Training (MAST) project through potential collaboration with Private Organizations’/Individuals/NGOs and Government Departments. In both the projects mentioned above we had the opportunity to work in the closest proximity with the stakeholders and that helped us understand the challenges faced by them, particularly the women farmers. The hospitality of MVDA officials has been worth remembering and they provide you an environment where you can learn at your own pace with experienced professional guiding you at every point. Surrounded by the breath-taking views of mountains and chilly wind, our stay arranged by MVDA was mesmerizing. If lucky, you can even experience snowfall
Nikhila
I had the opportunity to work in two amazing projects related to farm and non-farm activities. It was an enriching experience to conduct a mid-line impact assessment of FIWE project and to establish market linkage for jute products under MAST project. Working in these two projects made me understand the livelihood struggles of women living in the mountains, the resultant migration and how MVDA is pioneering with its work in Tehri to improve the lives of the women.
I cherish this experience especially the breathtaking views of mountains. I would strongly recommend this organization to passionate individuals whose views can be heard and acted upon.
Nabin Das
During this time period we got an opportunity to work closely with the organization.
We were mainly working with the MAST program and also the other programs which was already continuing. As a student with specialization on livelihoods and social entrepreneurship we learnt many things during this period. The CHIL and the MMAP helps us to understand how the proper market channel can help the small and marginal producer to get in to the organized sector. Those two programs were helping the peasant farmers and livestock owners to get their products in the market with proper channel.
The working area of the organization covers a large are so this was challenging for us to roam around the hilly terrain as we were not used to go through such geographical location, but we enjoyed this. The people at the organization was very helpful.
Prashant Chaudhary Amit kumar
Over the course of the internship, we were able to spend many hours with the residents of several villages and got to know about their lifestyle, livelihood, and their personality by listening to them especially of the girls who have passed the intermediate course. The efforts made by the MVDA team in project works are such great and hard to forget.
The advice and experience have been tremendously helpful over the course of time. Once again thank you so much, MVDA team.
Krishna Kant Raju
The internship at MVDA has given me a platform to understand the development process in the real world and helped me to think the gap between theory and practical. The accommodation given by the MVDA was beautiful, peaceful and relaxing and also the food was fresh, delicious, properly prepared and full of nutrients. The staff members were friendly, helpful and caring from office to field visit. It was a pleasant stay at MVDA. Appreciating everything that MVDA has.
Thanks! MVDA.
Nathali Pohl
My internship at MVDA was filled with interesting and educational moments. I learnt a lot about the work of grassroot NGOs from writing applications and proofreading the annual report in the office as well as meeting field workers and interviewing beneficiaries during field visits. Living in a guestroom close to a farmhouse family I also got the chance to see and experience the everyday life of a rural Indian family, this included cooking dinner over an open fire, sorting through the produce from the farm and milking the buffalo. The people at the office and in the village were open and friendly and I made some good friends here
Sangeeta Devi
My husband works in Kerala so before getting connected with MVDA’s project I was involved only in household chores and agricultural work for the family. I used to wake up….
My husband works in Kerala so before getting connected with MVDA’s project I was involved only in household chores and agricultural work for the family. I used to wake up around 5am to milk the cows and drop it off at the milk collection center before heading home to cook breakfast and finsh the household chores so I could drop the kids at school. Then I went to the farm to work with the agriculture and bring food to the animals. Today I do not have to work as much but before it was a lot.
One day, two years ago, a team from MVDA came to my village and told us how we, by their project, could learn about how to increase the productivity in our agriculture and save money in our groups so the ones who need it will have benefits in the future.
With the new agro-techniques I have been thought, I now have a higher production and better quality of my crops than before. This gives me a much better economic situation. The women in the group could also give me a loan so I could build my house that you see behind me. The money we collect in our group we use when we need. The group lend me this money and now I am paying it back every month.
Now I have a beautiful home and enough money to help my kids with their education. I can buy small things for the home and I don’t feel dependent on my husband’s money. Now, I am also able to contribute to the family income and that feels great!
Sandia
Now I have a beautiful home and enough money to help my kids with their education. I can buy small things for the home and I don’t feel dependent on my husband’s money….
Now I have a beautiful home and enough money to help my kids with their education. I can buy small things for the home and I don’t feel dependent on my husband’s money. Now, I am also able to contribute to the family income and that feels great!
I always wanted to be a teacher so I was happy to join the programme in September 2016. Back then, I had finished my masters in Hindi and was giving extra classes to people in my home. I liked giving extra classes but I think working as a teacher at the centre is better because this programme is really good for the girls in the region. The parents here normally promote the boys education and don’t give preference to the girl children. The mothers and fathers often want the girls to stay at home to help them with the house chores. That is why this programme is good, because it helps with the girls education. It makes me feel good that I am part of this. I love to teach young girls and the senior staff is really helpful which helps me improve my skills. This also helps me in my professional life since my dream is to be capable and selected to teach senior secondary at a government school. I feel like being here helps me to develop so that I one day can achieve my dream.
