What we do
Bring the sustainable change among vulnerable community especially women and tribes to live healthy in an enabling environment
SOOVA serves the targets people who are socially and economically marginalized. Emphasize on certain primary stakeholders in consideration to their felt needs. Major thrust is laid upon the following communities;
What we care for
Natural Resource Management
Natural Resource Management (NRM) refers to the sustainable utilization, conservation, and restoration of natural resources such as land, water, soil, plants, and animals to ensure long-term environmental and economic benefits.
Women empowerment, Skill development of women for economic development
Women empowerment refers to enhancing women’s ability to make decisions, access resources, and participate in social, economic, and political activities. It ensures gender equality, financial independence, and improved quality of life.
Formation of Farmer Producer Group and entrepreneurship development
WADI Management
WADI (Agro-Horticulture Model) is a sustainable livelihood approach that integrates fruit trees, forestry, and intercropping on small landholdings, primarily benefiting tribal and rural farmers. It was introduced under the Tribal Development Programme (TDP) by NABARD to enhance income and environmental sustainability.
Skill Development among unemployed youth for self-employment
Skill development plays a crucial role in empowering unemployed youth by providing them with the necessary knowledge, technical expertise, and entrepreneurial abilities to become self-reliant. It helps in bridging the gap between education and employability, fostering economic growth and innovation.
Marketing of NTFP products
Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) include a variety of forest-based resources such as medicinal plants, honey, bamboo, lac, resins, gums, wild fruits, and mahua flowers. Marketing NTFP products is crucial for the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities and sustainable forest management.
Livelihood promotion through backyard Livestock such as, Goatry and Poultry
promotion of kitchen gardens, nutrition and health
A kitchen garden is a small-scale home garden where vegetables, fruits, and herbs are grown for household consumption. It helps families access fresh, organic, and chemical-free food.