Utthan

Utthan has been determinedly working to support 45
Gram Panchayats in Bhavnagar, Dahod, and Mahisagar districts of Gujarat since 2021. Our focus has been on mobilizing mandated government resources for village development through gender sensitive Gram Panchayat Development Planning (GPDP) and MGNREGA through specially women’s leadership building
participatory and inclusive process. Our model emphasizes long-term visioning for sustainable village development, sensitizing Gram Panchayats to optimally
use available resources and schemes, addressing the needs of marginalized communities, supporting annual
planning, strategizing for approval and implementation, and reviewing and monitoring by the people. This initiative aim to create climate-resilient villages where residents understood climate risks, their causes, and could effectively cope with these risks by implementing resilient village plans utilizing available resources.

Utthan's livelihood intervention revolves around ensuring livelihood security, wherein we are engaged with 5000
women farmers across 29 villages from 4 districts of Gujarat. Our primary objective is on "Building women's leadership for effective knowledge and skills transfer in the areas of holistic, sustainable agriculture and nutrition security.” Utthan approach to sustainable agriculture revolves around an agricultural framework that supports chemical-free sustainable farming practices and systems dedicated to ecological stability, economic sustainability, which adhere to the principles of social justice and equity. Utthan's holistic model yields several notable outcomes including increased climate friendly agricultural productivity and food security; enhanced gender equity and women's decision making power within households and communities, improved land ownership for women, providing economic security, strengthened social cohesion and community resilience.

Handholding of 5 Women's Federation wherein ensuring leadership amongst women members and social justice to them through providing Gender Equality and Rights. Also liaison them with the Government Welfare Schemes.

Women-led activity-based enterprises play a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and empowerment. From innovative startups to community-driven initiatives, these enterprises led by women not only contribute to diverse sectors but also challenge traditional norms, showcasing the importance of inclusivity and gender equality in entrepreneurial landscapes. Through their leadership, women bring unique perspectives, resilience, and creativity to the forefront, shaping a more vibrant and equitable business environment