Parmarth Samaj Sevi Sansthan (PSSS)
Parmarth Samaj Sevi Sansthan is a grass root organization dedicated to water crisis mitigation in water stressed Bundelkhand region of UP & MP since 1996 with an aim to bring qualitative improvement and changes in lives of the vulnerable people. Parmarth’s strength is its strong community connect and its commitment for the betterment of downtrodden society. Parmarth works with various stakeholders; institutions, corporate entities, the government, local communities, and individuals to provide timely interventions in water conservation, environment protection, village development, sustainable agriculture, river rejuvenation, sanitation & waste management, women empowerment, education, and skill development.
Working Philosophy
"Preparing People to Help Themselves”
Parmarth believes in capacitating people for their own betterment. It follows these principles in every intervention:
What We’re Doing
Parmarth has been working with rural communities in India for 2.5 decades. It has touched the lives of over 1 million people across 724 villages in Bundelkhand. Water influences environmental, economic, and social impact indicators. Parmarth is making a measurable impact on India.
- Rejuvenation of more than 112 Chandela tanks and construction of more than 2000 other water structures
- Rejuvenation of four Rivers
- Developed a cadre of 1086 Jal Saheli and formation of 600 Pani Panchayat committees.
- More than 17 billion litre water is being saved per year
- Established 2 thousand Kitchen Garden and 100 Plus Community Nutrition Gardens
- Over 20 thousand Farmer Mobilised for Adoption Best Farming Practices
- Increased irrigation Capacity to 10,000+ hectare
- 15 – 25 % Increased Agriculture Productivity
News & update
Pooja Saharia
Pooja Saharia is a goat beneficiary from village Badiwar of Talbehat block of Lalitpur district in Uttar Pradesh. She is associated with Parmarth since last two years.
Baburam became a successful farmer by adopting vegetable intensification method
Bank is a village Panchayat of Sumerpur block of Hamirpur district in Budelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh.
