About Us
Samarthak Samiti is a grassroots organisation working with tribal communities of southern Rajasthan to strengthen forest-based livelihoods, collective institutions, and community control over Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFPs). Since 1995, the organisation has supported forest dwellers in securing rights, improving incomes, and sustainably managing natural resources.
Enhancing control of NTFPs based Livelihood of poor Tribal Community in Forest Regions in their own hands
Reduced Vulnerability of Poor Tribal Community in South Rajasthan
Federating MFP groups at block and regional levels
Strengthening long-term sustenance of minor forest produce
Building community-controlled processing and marketing systems
Your support strengthens tribal institutions, forest-based livelihoods, and sustainable management of natural resources in southern Rajasthan.
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Samarthak Samiti, formally registered as Rajasthan Vanupaj Sangrahak avm Prashodhak Samooh Samarthak Samiti (राजस्थान वनउपज संग्रहक एवं प्रसंस्करण समूह समर्थक समिति), is a grassroots organisation working with tribal communities of southern Rajasthan.
The organisation was established in the year 1995 and emerged from the initiatives of Astha Sansthan, Udaipur, with the objective of strengthening forest-based livelihoods and community institutions.
Contact Person: Kamlendra Singh Rathore
Designation: Secretary
Mobile: 09414164478
Email: kamlendra.rathore@gmail.com
Why Us!
Samarthak Samiti brings three decades of field-based experience in tribal regions of Rajasthan. Our work integrates forest rights, livelihood enhancement, value addition, and institutional strengthening of community collectives.
Thirty years of continuous grassroots engagement
Strong focus on forest rights and NTFP-based livelihoods
Community-owned production, processing and marketing systems
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