Lok Astha Sewa Sansthan

07706-296007 +91 9425252939, 9425252880 lok.astha@gmail.com

Since 2006

Empowering Tribal and PVTG & Marginalized Communities for Dignity and Sustainable Development

Since 2006, Lok Astha Sewa Sansthan has been partnering with tribal communities, Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), women, children, and youth across Chhattisgarh to advance inclusive and equitable development through nutrition, education, gender equality, community leadership, natural resource conservation, and sustainable livelihoods.

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Working with tribal & PVTG communities across Chhattisgarh

Livelihoods

Farming for Dignity & Food Security

Supporting families with sustainable agriculture, kitchen gardens and livelihood opportunities in rural Chhattisgarh.

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Agriculture · Nutrition · Self-reliance

Women Empowerment

Women Leading Change

From kitchen gardens to community leadership — women are at the heart of Lok Astha's grassroots work.

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Women · Gardens · Community

Thematic Areas

What We Focus On

Five pillars guiding our work with tribal, PVTG and marginalized communities

Gender Equality & Participation

Promoting women's active participation in social, economic, and community decision-making processes.

Indigenous Communities & Social Justice

Promoting social justice, community participation, and sustainable development among indigenous and marginalized communities.

Child Development & Nutrition

Improving child nutrition, health, and early learning opportunities to help every child thrive and reach their full potential.

Sustainable Livelihoods & Climate Resilience

Promoting sustainable livelihoods and climate adaptation through organic farming, environmental conservation, and community-led initiatives.

Youth Empowerment & Education

Promoting education, life skills, leadership, and active participation to help young people realize their full potential.

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Recognition

Awards & Recognition

National recognition for transparency, women empowerment and child rights

Spirit of Humanity National Award – 2018 Honored with the Spirit of Humanity National Award by Americares for outstanding contributions to women empowerment.

GuideStar India Certified Organization GuideStar India Bronze Certification (FY 2021–22) and Platinum Certification (FY 2022–23). GSN No. 14221.

Credibility Alliance Accredited Organization Credibility Alliance Certificate of Accreditation under Minimum Norms in 2015 (Certification No. CA/28/2015).

IGSSS Certificate of Appreciation (2018–19) Recognized by IGSSS for Outstanding Contribution in Reaching the Unreached. Presented on Children's Day, 14 November 2019.

CRY Child Rights Recognition Honored by CRY for contribution to the success of the Vote for Child Rights Campaign.

Reports

Reports & Returns

Annual, audit and statutory reports — open a category to view or download PDFs

Annual Report Yearly organisational report FC Audit Report Foreign Contribution audit Local Audit Report Local statutory audit Management Report Management & governance reports Annual Return Statutory annual returns

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Featured Success Stories

Stories of Change

Dhirja Bai Kamar: From Silence to Community Leadership

A PVTG woman leader from Maliyar who transformed her village through wage rights advocacy and a successful anti-liquor campaign.

Devki Bai: Struggle, Courage, and Women's Leadership

From a shy participant to a fearless Sangwari Mahila Manch leader defending land rights and survivors of violence.

Sevti Bai: From Survival to Shared Dignity

An indigenous woman who ended domestic violence, secured land rights, and now mentors other women through Sangwari Mahila Manch.

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Updates & Programmes

Awareness on COVID-19 & Suposhan Program

Awareness program on Suposhan and COVID-19 conducted for tribal communities.

National Award - Women Empowerment

LASS received National Award from Americares India Foundation for women empowerment work.

News Channel Coverage of LASS Work

The works of Lok Astha Sewa Sansthan were featured by a news channel.

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Partners & Donors

Who We Work With

UNICEF

Jiv Daya Foundation

DASRA

Paul Hamlyn Foundation

Azim Premji Philanthropic

The Womanity Foundation

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Governing Board

Our Leadership

Hem Narayan Manikpuri

President & Founding Member

Lata Netam

Secretary & Chief Functionary | Founding Member

Vandana Patil

Vice President

Keshar Singh Bhunjia

Treasurer | Founding Member

Dashmati Nagesh

Board Member

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Contact Us

Reach out for partnerships, volunteering, or support — we would love to hear from you.

Address

Registerd Office- Paragoan, Post-Maroda, District-Gariyaband , and Admin Office-Darrapara (Keshodar), Post-Nahargaon, Tahsil & District-Gariyaband, Chhattisgarh - 493889

Phone

07706-296007
+91 9425252939, 9425252880

Email

lok.astha@gmail.com
lass_gariyaband@yahoo.com

Leadership

Lata Netam
Hem Narayan Manikpuri

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