:Arasavalli Road, State Bank Colony, Srikakulam DIST, AP- 532001

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Gangavathra

Gangavathra is a transformative initiative dedicated to uplifting rural and marginalized communities through education, empowerment, and sustainable development. Inspired by the strength and resilience of local traditions, Gangavathra acts as a stream of opportunity—flowing into areas that need support, dignity, and hope.

We believe in the collective power of people, especially those from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Below Poverty Line (BPL) backgrounds. Our mission is to create inclusive pathways for education, livelihood, skill-building, and community health.

» 🎯 Our Focus Areas

  • 📚 Educational Assistance & Guidance
    Distributing free study material, organizing coaching classes, and providing scholarships to rural and underprivileged students.


  • 🤝 Skill Development & Training
    Training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, handicrafts, agriculture, horticulture, and more to create sustainable livelihoods.

  • 💼 Women Empowerment & SHG Support
    Strengthening women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs) by providing training in tailoring, maggam work, Dutch mat weaving, jackfruit value addition, and marketing support.

  • 🌿 Farmer & Agri-Development
    Promoting Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), shade net farming, organic manure usage, and seedling distribution to ensure better yield and income.

  • 🏥 Health & Sanitation Literacy
    Conducting awareness on hygiene, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, anemia, and other rural health concerns—especially in tribal areas.

  • 🧠 Youth & Employment Awareness
    Organizing career guidance programs, job melas, and village clubs for holistic youth development.

💡 Key Achievements
  • Trained over 100+ SHG women across various vocational programs.

  • Distributed essential groceries and vegetables during COVID-19 to affected families.

  • Conducted financial literacy and sanitation awareness campaigns with NABARD support.

  • Participated in state-level exhibitions showcasing rural innovation.

  • Created awareness on shade net farming and distributed seedlings with trays to local farmers.

🏛️ Our Infrastructure

        Gangavathra runs its operations with:

  • Rented offices and training halls in rural outreach areas

  • Audio-visual teaching tools, computers, and internet access

  • Community support from field-level volunteers and trainers

🤝 Join Our Journey

Be a part of Gangavathra—where every step, every voice, and every effort matters. Together, we can turn small ripples of hope into waves of transformation across rural India.